From 9Konfam’s 900 % bonuses to Classic Postpaid’s 90‑day credit and MoreLife Hybrid’s dual wallets, this all‑in‑one guide shows every 9mobile voice option post‑hike—rates, fees, USSD codes, dual‑SIM hacks and quick verdicts for students, SMEs and corporates.
Nigeria’s telecom price shock became official at 23:59 on 31 March 2025 when the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) enforced a 50 % blanket hike on voice, SMS and data ceilings. The minimum legal voice rate jumped from ₦6.40 /min to ₦9.60 /min—roughly 42 kobo per second after VAT. 9mobile, like its rivals, tweaked every plan to stay above the new floor.
With disposable income squeezed and inflation hovering near 30 %, choosing the wrong plan now means real hardship. The good news? 9mobile still hides sweet spots—if you know the fine‑print. This cheat‑sheet compares all current voice‑centric plans :
- Prepaid: 9Konfam, MoreLife Complete
- Postpaid: Classic Postpaid
- Hybrid: MoreLife Complete Hybrid
- SME Bundles: MoreBusiness 2.0, Combopak (overview only; full deep‑dives elsewhere in the series)
We’ll break down rates, bonuses, validity, USSD codes, and smart dual‑SIM tactics—so you can match your call pattern to the cheapest kobo.
Nigeria’s 2025 Tariff Landscape In One Glance
|
Item |
2024 |
Post‑Hike 2025 |
Δ |
|
Voice floor price |
₦6.40 /min |
₦9.60 /min |
+50 % |
|
SMS floor price |
₦4 |
₦6 |
+50 % |
|
Avg 1 GB data (retail) |
₦288 |
₦431 |
+50 % |
Cheat‑Sheet Table—9mobile Voice Plans (May 2025)
|
Category |
Plan |
Core Voice Tariff* |
Compulsory Fees |
Key Bonuses & Perks |
Ideal User |
|
Prepaid |
9Konfam |
31 k/sec main, 83 k/sec bonus |
None |
900 % recharge value (100 % voice, 700 % data), double‑data months 2‑6 |
Data‑lean callers, bonus hunters |
|
Prepaid |
MoreLife Complete |
16 k/sec flat |
₦7.50 daily access |
Simple per‑second billing, no bonus |
Steady callers ≥ 1 min/day |
|
Hybrid |
MoreLife Complete Hybrid |
22 k/sec |
None |
Dual wallets (credit + prepaid), no access fee |
Professionals needing credit buffer |
|
Postpaid |
Classic Postpaid |
25 k/sec (neg.↓22 k) |
Invoice line rental (waivable) |
90‑day credit, CUG, VIP list, 15 k/sec intl |
SMEs & corporates with cash‑flow focus |
|
SME Bundle |
MoreBusiness 2.0 |
70–650 min packs ≈ 27–29 k/sec |
None |
Data stash, free incoming roaming |
Small offices, periodic travel |
|
SME Combo |
Combopak ComboBlack |
11 k/sec in‑bundle |
None |
7 GB + 100 % data bonus on repurchase |
Voice‑heavy teams sharing data |
*All tariffs exclude 7.5 % VAT.
Prepaid Deep‑Dive
9Konfam—Biggest Bonus, Biggest Traps
- Rates: 31 k/sec main, 83 k/sec bonus.
- Bonuses: 900 % recharge split (voice + data), ₦1 000 SIM activation credit.
- Validity: Bonus wallets expire in 7 days .
- Fine‑Print: After 180 days auto‑migrates to default plan; SMS costs ₦6.
- Best For: Users who burn data bonus fast or need bursts of airtime during promos.
Dual‑SIM Hack: Keep 9Konfam in slot‑2 purely for data bonuses; route voice over a cheaper flat‑rate SIM to dodge 83 k/sec toll.
MoreLife Complete—Flat‑Rate With A Catch
- Rate: 16 k/sec nationwide.
- Fee: ₦7.50 access (charged first outbound call daily) → ₦8.06 with VAT.
- Math: Break‑even at ~18 seconds/day versus default prepaid 42 k/sec.
- Best For: Anyone making ≥ 1 minute daily calls and little data.
Hybrid & Postpaid Plans Unpacked
MoreLife Complete Hybrid — Dual‑Wallet Convenience
- Core Offer: One SIM, two pockets—your regular prepaid balance plus a monthly credit limit (₦5 k – ₦100 k).
- Rate: 22 k/sec on either wallet; no daily or monthly access fee.
- Signup: KYC at a 9mobile Experience Centre; line is provisioned in ≈ 30 minutes.
- Why It Exists (2025 Context): Freelancers and consultants begged for Classic‑style credit without corporate paperwork. Hybrid launched in March 2025 to fill that gap.
- Pros
- Instant toggle (
*253#) between credit and prepaid. - No recharge panic when POS terminals go offline.
- Cons
- Rate is 37 % higher than MoreLife Complete’s 16 k/sec.
- Late payment on the credit pocket attracts 1 %/month .
- Best For: Professionals with lumpy income who value a 30‑day breathing space over the absolute lowest tariff.
Classic Postpaid — Credit & Control For Organisations
- Local Rate: 25 k/sec (negotiable to 22 k for fleets > 100 lines).
- International Discount: 15 k/sec to US, UK, Canada, China, India, UAE + one country of choice.
- Payment Cushion: 90 days to settle each invoice—longest in the market.
- Enterprise Tools: VIP caller list, CUG (0 k/sec internal), VPN short codes, Cloud‑PBX integration.
- Device & IoT Financing: Up to 18 % device subsidy rolled into the bill.
- 2025 Adjustment: Domestic SMS rose to ₦6; VAT now applied to line‑rental where negotiated.
- Best For: Medium and large organisations prioritising cash‑flow and admin simplicity over headline kobo.
Cross‑Network Reality Check (May 2025)
|
Need |
9mobile Option |
MTN Rival |
Airtel Rival |
Glo Rival |
Context |
|
Cheapest flat voice (prepaid) |
MoreLife Complete 16 k/sec + ₦7.50 daily |
TruTalk 23 k/sec + ₦10 daily |
TalkMore 16 k/min bundle |
Berekete 36 k/sec |
9mobile wins on per‑second billing below rivals’ floor. |
|
Largest recharge bonus |
9Konfam 900 % |
MTN Awuf4U 500 % |
Airtel TalkMore 500 % |
Glo Jumbo 600 % |
9Konfam rules, but watch 83 k/sec bonus tariff. |
|
International discount |
Classic Postpaid 15 k/sec |
MTN XtraSpecial 20 k/sec |
Airtel Premier 18 k/sec |
Glo BizPost 19 k/sec |
9mobile cheapest to UAE & India. |
|
Free roaming incoming |
₦5 k recharge → 100 min free |
TravelPass ₦2 k/day |
SmartRoam ₦10 k threshold |
Weekend roam‑free (Ghana axis) |
9mobile has lowest spend trigger for Europe/UAE. |
Dual‑SIM Playbooks For 2025
|
Profile |
SIM 1 (Voice Priority) |
SIM 2 (Data/Backup) |
Why It Works In 2025 |
|
Budget Student |
9Konfam |
Glo N500 – 1.25 GB night plan |
Use 900 % data bonus by day; burn cheap Glo data at night. |
|
Ride‑Hailing Driver |
MoreLife Complete |
MTN Pulse (TikTok bundle) |
Flat 16 k/sec keeps customer calls clear; MTN handles maps & media. |
|
Freelancer Abroad |
9mobile Hybrid |
Local eSIM (Airalo) |
Free incoming OTPs on 9mobile credit wallet; eSIM gives $2 / GB data. |
|
Corporate Exec |
Classic Postpaid |
Airtel 4G Hotspot |
90‑day credit + VIP list; second SIM ensures coverage in fringe zones. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Is VAT included in the quoted per‑second tariffs?
No—add 7.5 % to all call rates and access fees. The cheat‑sheet tables show pre‑VAT figures for easy comparison.
Q2. Can I move from Classic Postpaid straight to 9Konfam?
Yes—settle outstanding invoices, dial *344*0# to revert to prepaid, then *1400# for 9Konfam.
Q3. Does MoreLife Complete’s ₦7.50 fee apply on days I only receive calls?
No. The charge fires only after your first outbound call for the day.
Q4. Can Hybrid users share their credit‑limit wallet with another SIM?
Not yet—the credit pocket is tied to the MSISDN. Use CUG if you need zero‑rated internal calls.
Q5. Which 9mobile plan is best for heavy WhatsApp voice users?
9Konfam if you consume the 700 % data bonus inside seven days; otherwise Combopak ComboBlack with its 7 GB quota and 11 k/sec fallback voice.
Conclusion — One‑Minute Decision Grid
|
If You … |
… Then Pick |
Because |
|
Call < 1 min/day & need cheap data |
9Konfam |
Bonus data trumps access fee plans. |
|
Call ≥ 1 min/day & hate recharges |
MoreLife Complete |
16 k/sec + small daily fee beats default tariff by 62 %. |
|
Need a 30‑day credit cushion as a solo pro |
MoreLife Hybrid |
No access fee, instant wallet swap. |
|
Run a team of 3‑20 staff |
Combopak ComboBlack |
11 k/sec voice + shareable 7 GB at ₦5 000. |
|
Manage > 100 lines or want device subsidies |
Classic Postpaid |
Negotiate 22 k/sec + 90 day float saves cash‑flow. |
Final Tip: No matter which bucket you fall into, fund the line through SmartSMSSolutions . Online top‑ups dodge USSD congestion, update balances instantly (even while roaming) and let you lock in airtime before the next price tweak.
Choose smart, review quarterly, and the 2025 tariff hike becomes a speed bump—not a road‑block—on your financial journey. Happy calling!