Good-bye XtraPro, hello savings: compare Pulse’s 23 k/s, BetaGist’s talk-6-get-3 bonus and XtraTalk/XtraData bundles at ₦10.8 / min. Get migration codes, hidden-fee warnings and a 1–2 % SmartSMSSolutions airtime-discount hack.
Why XtraPro Vanished
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Date |
Network Action |
Consequence |
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20 Mar 2025 |
NCC raises prepaid floor to 30 k/s |
XtraPro (11 k/s + ₦10 access) violates floor |
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31 Mar 2025 |
MTN discontinues XtraPro; SMS alert sent |
Users auto-migrated to Pulse |
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Apr–Jun 2025 |
401# & 1231*5# codes disabled |
No re-activation possible |
Real 2024 XtraPro cost: ₦10 access + (11 k/s × minutes). Five 5-minute calls/day = ₦205 vs ₦180 on Pulse now.
The Top Three Replacements
|
Plan |
Core Mechanism |
Effective Cost (10-min call) |
Perfect For |
|
Pulse |
23 k/s flat (₦13.8/min) |
₦138 |
Mixed voice & data users |
|
BetaGist |
30 k/s + 3 bonus min every 6 paid |
≈ ₦135 (22.5 k/s) |
Long talkers (≥ 6-min calls) |
|
XtraTalk 1500 |
In-bundle ₦10.8/min (117 min) |
₦128 |
SMEs or anyone > 200 min/month |
All three beat XtraPro’s real per-minute price and drop the daily access fee.
Migration Cheat-Sheet (First Switch Is Always Free)
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Target Plan |
Fastest Code |
SMS Alternative |
Cost Note |
|
Pulse |
|
Text 406 → 312 |
Free switch |
|
BetaGist |
|
Text BG → 312 |
Free switch |
|
XtraTalk V1500 |
|
Text V1500 → 312 |
Only bundle price; migrates to XtraValue |
Avoid ₦102: Make just one switch in any 30-day window.
Cost Scenarios For Former XtraPro Users
|
Monthly Profile |
Old XtraPro* |
Pulse |
BetaGist** |
XtraTalk 1500 |
|
240 min (avg call 4 min) |
₦4 212 |
₦3 312 |
₦3 600 |
₦3 000 (V1500+V500) |
|
360 min (avg 12 min) |
₦6 408 |
₦4 968 |
₦4 050 |
₦3 996 (2 × V1500) |
|
120 min (avg 2 min) |
₦2 106 |
₦1 656 |
₦1 800 |
₦1 500 (3 × V500) |
*Old cost includes ₦10 daily fee.
**BetaGist assumes ≥ 6-min average to harvest bonuses.
Hidden Fees & Fine Print To Watch
|
Plan |
Sneak Cost |
How To Dodge |
|
Pulse |
Second migration in 30 d = ₦102 |
Stay 30 days |
|
BetaGist |
Bonus minutes expire after 48 h |
Batch long calls |
|
XtraTalk |
24-h rollover grace; miss it and minutes/data wipe |
Set calendar reminder |
Block data leaks for all plans: *312*201# disables PAYG browsing at ₦3.07/MB.
Boost Savings With SmartSMSSolutions (1–2 % Discount)
- Open wallet at SmartSMSSolutions.com / app.
- Fund via bank transfer, USSD or card.
- Top-up airtime—₦1 500 costs ≈ ₦1 480–₦1 485.
- Activate bundle or load BetaGist.
Yearly spend ₦36 000 → save ₦360–₦720—enough for three extra Pulse Nightlife bundles or 25 BetaGist bonus minutes.
Action Checklist (Copy & Save)
1.Dial *123*1*2# – confirm you’reonPulse (auto-migrated).
2.Decide: stay (Pulse), switchtoBetaGist,orbuy XtraTalk1500.
3.Executecode once. Notedate→set“next free migration” reminder.
4.Block PAYG data: *312*201#.
5.Fund via SmartSMSSolutionstooffsetanybundle fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Q |
A |
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Can I still dial *401# for XtraPro? |
No—returns “service not available.” |
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Does BetaGist bonus apply to international calls? |
No—national outgoing only. |
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Is there a cheaper XtraTalk 1000 plan? |
Discontinued; smallest is V500. |
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Will Pulse Points replace XtraPro’s daily bonus? |
Pulse Points convert to data, not voice. |
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Under 16 years old? |
Use mPulse for 20 k/s voice + ₦50 study data. |
Conclusion: One Switch, Zero Regret
XtraPro’s 11 k/s rate died with its ₦10 daily charge—making it more expensive than today’s options.
- Pulse is the simplest drop-in at ₦13.8/min.
- BetaGist slashes long-call costs to ≈ 22 k/s.
- XtraTalk bundles beat both at ₦10.8/min if you pre-pay.
Fund any move through SmartSMSSolutions and the 1–2 % discount wipes out migration hiccups, letting you talk more while spending less than you ever did on old XtraPro.