MTN Data Plans Compared With Airtel Nigeria: Same Price, How Much Data?
MTN Data Plans Compared With Airtel Nigeria: 8 Price Tiers Side by Side
Both networks’ own listed prices, price per GB and the rules that match.
Both networks publish their data prices, so you can compare them directly. This guide lines up MTN’s and Airtel’s own listed plans at similar prices and shows where each one gives more.
8 price tiers side by side
| Tier | MTN | Airtel |
|---|---|---|
| ₦100 daily | 110MB, 1 day | 110MB, 1 day |
| ₦200 | 230MB, 1 day | 230MB, 2 days |
| ₦1,000 weekly | 1.5GB | 1.5GB plus 2GB YouTube Night |
| ₦1,500 weekly | 3.5GB | 4GB plus the YouTube Night bonus |
| ₦2,000 monthly | 2.7GB + 2 mins | 3GB plus the YouTube Night bonus |
| ₦2,500 monthly | 3.5GB + 5 mins | 4GB plus the YouTube Night bonus |
| About ₦4,000 monthly | 10GB for ₦4,500 | 10GB for ₦4,000 |
| About ₦8,000 monthly | 25GB for ₦9,000 | 25GB for ₦8,000 |
At the same price, Airtel’s listed plans give the same or more data in every row above. MTN’s plans carry some minutes. Prices and bonuses change, so confirm on both networks’ sites before you buy.
Price per GB for bigger plans
| Plan | Cost per GB |
|---|---|
| MTN 25GB (₦9,000) | ₦360 |
| MTN 36GB (₦11,000) | ₦306 |
| Airtel 25GB (₦8,000) | ₦320 |
| Airtel 35GB (₦10,000) | ₦286 |
| Airtel 100GB (₦20,000) | ₦200 |
Pay-as-you-go
When a bundle ends and pay-as-you-go is on, MTN charges ₦3.07 per MB and Airtel’s PAYU charges ₦4.60 per MB. So an accidental 100MB costs about ₦307 on MTN and ₦460 on Airtel.
Night data
| Plan | Price | Data | Time | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTN Pulse Nightlife | ₦75 | 500MB | 11pm to 6am | ₦150 |
| Airtel night plan | ₦50 | 250MB | 12am to 5am | ₦200 |
Rules that match
- Both give grace periods for rollover: 1 day for daily, 3 days for weekly and 7 days for monthly plans.
- Both ask you to choose Auto-renew or not when you buy.
- Both use *312# for data plans.
What price tables cannot tell you
The cheapest plan is no use if the signal is poor where you live or work. Test both networks at your home, office and route before you switch, and compare real speeds, not only prices.
Is Airtel always cheaper?
Not always. Plans change, and MTN has special offers and bonuses for some customers.
Can I keep my number if I switch?
Yes, through number portability, but you cannot port again for 90 days.
Do bonuses roll over?
MTN says bonus data does not roll over, and Airtel says bonus data cannot roll over outside the grace period. Check each plan’s terms.
