Looking for cheaper calls or bigger data bonuses? In 2025, MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile each have special tariff plans with unique perks. Learn their migration codes, benefits, and which plan suits your calling and data style.

Beyond standard default rates, each Nigerian operator has tariff plans that can drastically change your cost per minute, SMS, or data bonus. Some focus on voice calls at rock-bottom rates, others give huge data freebies. If you’re not on an optimized plan, you’re potentially overpaying monthly.

This article breaks down 2025’s top tariff plans from MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9mobile, showing how to migrate, any daily fees, bonus structures, and best usage scenarios (heavy caller vs. data lover vs. social media user). By the end, you’ll know how to jump to a plan that matches your usage pattern and save money.

MTN Tariff Plans

MTN Beta Talk

• Focus: Huge bonus on every recharge.
• Migration: Dial 1232*6# or *312#.
• Bonuses: 250% airtime bonus on recharges of ₦100+ for calls (on-net and off-net).
• Drawback: Actual call rate might be a bit higher (~40 kobo/sec) if you exhaust your bonus.

Xtra Value

• Combo Plan for voice+data. Typically monthly combos, e.g., ₦2,000 gives certain minutes + certain data. Good for balanced usage.
• Migrate via *131# → “Xtra Value Bundles.”

Airtel Tariff Plans

SmartTrybe

• Target: Youth, night surfers, cheap calls to all networks.
• Migration: Dial *312# or *141# → “Tariff,” or text “Trybe” to 312.
• Offers:
1. 1.5GB night plan at ₦200 (12–5 AM).
2. Calls ₦6.60/min) after a small daily fee.

SmartTalk 2.0

• Flat Rate: 11 kobo/sec (~₦6.60/min) to all networks from the first second (no daily fee).
• Migration: *315# or call Airtel help.
• Note: No big data bonuses, but straightforward low calls if you’re a heavy talker.

Airtel SmartConnect

• For new SIM activations. 100% bonus on all recharges, plus data freebies. If you have an older line, you’d have to get a new SIM or “Welcome back” to enjoy it.

Glo Tariff Plans

Berekete Plus Plus

• Migration: Dial 2301# or *777#.
• Bonuses: Up to 10x or 22x your recharge in airtime for calls + free data volume.
• Call Rates: Possibly ~70 kobo/sec off-net after bonuses. On-net calls might effectively cost less if using your bonus.

Yakata

• Usually for new Glo SIMs. You get significant data bonus on every recharge, plus free minutes for on-net calls. If you’re a Glo-to-Glo caller and data user, it’s beneficial.

Glo 11k/sec

• A simpler plan with no daily fee, ~11 kobo/sec to all networks. No big data freebies. Good if you just want uniform calls.

9mobile Tariff Plans

MoreCliq

• Focus: Youthful usage, discounted on-net calls.
• Migration: Dial 2441# or *200# → Tariff Plans.
• Highlights: ~15 kobo/sec across networks, cheaper for morecliq-to-morecliq calls, occasional data freebies if you recharge a certain amount.

MoreTalk

• 40 kobo/sec base, but can drop to 25 kobo/sec after first minute daily. Some data bonus on recharges.
• Good for moderate voice usage.

MoreLife Complete

• Offers discounted international rates to some destinations plus local calls. If you frequently call abroad, this plan can save you money.

Migration Codes & Fees

Migrating is usually free if you haven’t switched in the past 30 days. Otherwise, networks might charge ~₦100. Always confirm:

• MTN: Typically free once every 30 days. 406# for Pulse, 12326# for Beta Talk.
• Airtel: *141# or *312#, pick your tariff. If you get charged, it’s ~₦100 if you last migrated <30 days ago.
• Glo: *230*1# for Berekete, *777# also has “Tariff” submenus.
• 9mobile: *200# or *244# commands, can be free or ~₦100 if you recently switched.

If you have a brand-new SIM, you’re often auto-enrolled in a default “promo” plan. Evaluate if that’s good enough or if switching is beneficial.

Matching Your Usage Pattern

Scenario A: Heavy Caller, Minimal Data

• Look for a low call rate or big recharge bonus.
• Airtel SmartTalk or MTN Beta Talk might help. Or Glo Berekete if you call mostly Glo lines.

Scenario B: Heavy Data User, Occasional Calls

• MTN Pulse or Airtel SmartTrybe for cheap data add-ons (night plans).
• 9mobile MoreCliq also decent if coverage is strong.

Scenario C: Balanced Voice + Data

• Possibly XtraValue combos on MTN or SmartTrybe on Airtel.
• Glo Berekete if coverage is reliable, given large data bonuses.

Night & Weekend Bundles

Tariff plans often enable special night deals:

• MTN Pulse: 2GB @ ₦200 (11 PM–6 AM).
• Airtel SmartTrybe: 1.5GB @ ₦200 (12–5 AM).
• Glo: Typically doesn’t require a specific plan for night data, but Berekete might offer extra night MB.
• 9mobile: MoreCliq can unlock discounted night browsing if you dial *229#.

Verify whether your chosen tariff explicitly states or unlocks night data deals. Some older plans might not support them.

International Call Benefits

If you frequently call the US, UK, Canada, or certain African countries, certain tariffs reduce international rates:

• MTN: XtraSpecial or XtraValue might have cheap calls to 8–10 countries.
• Airtel: Some SmartTrybe variants allow discounted calls to select destinations.
• Glo: Berekete or Yakata might not specifically discount international calls unless you buy add-on IDD bundles.
• 9mobile: MoreLife or certain “extreme value” combos.

Check if your chosen plan includes “IDD minutes.” If not, you can still buy separate “IDD bundles.”

Potential Migration Hurdles

• Existing Subscriptions: If you have a data bundle or voice add-on on your current plan, you might lose any special bonus upon migrating. Confirm carryover rules.
• Borrowed Airtime/Data: If you owe the network for a loan, you might need to repay before migrating.
• Promo Forfeits: Some networks say you forfeit a new-SIM double data promo if you move to another plan mid-offer.

Checking Current Tariff

• MTN: Dial *123# or *312# → “My Plan.”
• Airtel: *121# or *141#, then check “Plan Info.”
• Glo: *777# or call 121 for help.
• 9mobile: *200# → “Tariff/Plan.”

It’s wise to see if you’re already on a decent plan. If you suspect you’re paying high call rates, confirm your plan’s details.

Table: Major 2025 Tariff Plans Summary

(All rates approximate—confirm specifics on each network’s site.)

Voice vs. Data Priority

Some plans are more “voice-friendly,” others “data-friendly,” so pick wisely:

• MTN Pulse or Airtel SmartTrybe: Lean heavily on data (especially night).
• MTN Beta Talk, Airtel SmartConnect: Big voice bonuses.
• Glo Berekete: Mixed, but big data if coverage is good.
• 9mobile MoreCliq: Balanced, with special campus/city usage perks in some areas.

Example Switch

Case: Damilola—She’s on an old MTN plan, paying ~₦0.75/min with no data freebies. She does moderate calls, occasionally uses night data.

1. She checks new plans: sees MTN Pulse is good for night browsing + cheap calls.
2. Dials *406#, migrates to Pulse.
3. Now she pays ~₦6.60/min after a small daily fee, plus can buy 2GB night plan at ₦200.
4. Her monthly costs drop, especially on the data side.

Similarly, if she wanted heavier voice benefits, she might pick Beta Talk for big recharge bonuses at the expense of slightly higher call rates.

Conclusion

In 2025, each network’s tariff plans can drastically alter your monthly phone expenses. It pays to migrate if:

1. Your usage changed (e.g., more calls now, or more data).
2. Your current plan is old or lacks freebies.
3. You want specialized perks (night data, on-net bonuses, IDD discounts).

MTN offers Pulse (youth/data focus) and Beta Talk (recharge bonus), while Airtel has SmartTrybe (cheap calls + night data) and SmartTalk (flat low call rate). Glo touts Berekete for huge bonuses on recharges, and 9mobile has MoreCliq for a balanced approach. Just dial the respective migration codes (*406# for MTN Pulse, *312# or *141# for Airtel SmartTrybe, 2301# for Glo Berekete, etc.), confirm if there’s a fee, and you’re set.

By choosing a tariff that aligns with your calling vs. data habits—and verifying coverage if you’re leaning on data— you’ll optimize your spending. The best plan for a friend might not be best for you, so do a quick usage analysis. If you find it lacking, you can always migrate again after 30 days, typically free of charge. Keep an eye on promos, new plans, or changes in daily fees, as the telecom scene evolves fast. A quick dial can lead to big monthly savings.