6 Settings That Make an MTN Eswatini App Pack Last Longer
What these packs are
A WhatsApp pack gives you data that works only for WhatsApp, and a YouTube pack gives you data that works only for YouTube. They are meant to be cheaper than general data for people who spend most of their time in one app. They are not a replacement for a general pack if you also browse or use other apps.
How to find them
| 1 | Dial *686# and open the menu. |
| 2 | Choose the internet or data bundles option. |
| 3 | Look for a social or app data section. |
| 4 | Find the WhatsApp or YouTube pack and read the details. |
| 5 | Check the validity, the price and what the pack covers. |
| 6 | Confirm and wait for the message. |
WhatsApp pack: what it may cover
- Text messages and voice notes.
- Photos and short videos.
- Voice calls, and sometimes video calls.
- Status updates.
Always read the description, because rules can differ for calls and for links that open outside the app.
YouTube pack: what it may cover
A YouTube pack covers video in the app or on the site. A one-day pack can be good for a long evening of watching, learning or music. Because video uses a lot of data, check the size of the pack and choose a lower quality to make it last.
| Quality | Rough data per hour |
|---|---|
| 144p | About 50 to 100 MB |
| 360p | About 300 to 400 MB |
| 720p | About 1 to 1.5 GB |
| 1080p | About 2 to 3 GB |
Settings that stretch the pack
- In WhatsApp, turn on the setting to use less data for calls.
- Turn off auto-download of photos and videos on mobile data.
- In YouTube, choose the data saver option or a lower quality.
- Turn off autoplay.
- Download videos on Wi-Fi to watch later, where the app allows.
What an app pack cannot do
An app pack will not cover other apps, software updates or most web pages. If you open a link inside a chat, the page may use your general data. If you have no general data, the link may not open. Keep a small general pack for these cases.
Is it worth it for you?
| Your use | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Chat all day, little else | WhatsApp pack |
| Long video every evening | YouTube pack |
| A mix of many apps | General data |
| Heavy downloads | General data with night bonus |
Common problems
The part you used may not be covered. Check the pack rules.
Video quality may be too high, or autoplay may be on.
Offers change. Check later or ask customer care.
Questions people ask
Read the description. Some packs do and some do not.
Normally not.
Do not assume that it does.
A sample evening with a YouTube pack
| 1 | Open the app and switch quality to a lower level before you start. |
| 2 | Turn autoplay off, so a new video does not start by itself. |
| 3 | Watch the videos that matter first, such as lessons or news. |
| 4 | Check your balance halfway through, to see how fast it is dropping. |
| 5 | Keep a small amount for the next day, in case you need it. |
WhatsApp for small businesses
Many people sell goods or services through WhatsApp. A WhatsApp pack can be a good fit because most of the work is chat, photos and voice notes. Keep your product photos small, use voice notes for long explanations and save your catalogue pictures in a folder so you do not take them again. Reply with short messages, and send the full photo only when the buyer shows real interest.
Mistakes to avoid
- Buying an app pack and then using a different app for most of your time.
- Leaving YouTube autoplay on overnight.
- Believing that a link opened in the app is always covered.
- Forgetting the expiry time of a one-day pack.
Check the pack once a week
Offers for app packs change, so look at the menu once a week. If a cheaper or bigger pack appears, you can switch when your current pack ends.
Final word
WhatsApp and YouTube packs are useful when your habits are simple. Read what they cover, set your apps to save data and keep a small general pack for everything else.