MTN South Africa Night Data Offers and Eligibility: R5 and R10 Night Express Explained
MTN South Africa Night Data Offers and Eligibility: R5 and R10 Night Express Explained
Prices, the window, who can buy and the monthly anytime plus night combos.
The standalone nightly bundles
| Bundle | Price | Per GB | Window |
|---|---|---|---|
| 250MB Night Express | R5 | R20 | Night only |
| 1GB Night Express | R10 | R10 | Night only |
MTN’s general bundle terms give the Night Express window as 23h59 to 05h00. The product’s own terms and some price guides give 00:01 to 04:59. Because MTN’s pages differ, treat the exact hours as 00:00 to 05:00 and check the bundle description before you buy.
Monthly bundles with a night allocation
| Bundle (anytime + night) | Price | Per GB, anytime only | Per GB, all data |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2GB + 2GB | R155 | R77.50 | R38.75 |
| 5GB + 5GB | R299 | R59.80 | R29.90 |
| 12GB + 12GB | R499 | R41.58 | R20.79 |
| 20GB + 20GB | R599 | R29.95 | R14.98 |
| 60GB + 60GB | R800 | R13.33 | R6.67 |
These lines come from MTN’s Internet Bundles terms. The second price column only applies if you really use the night half.
Who can buy it
MTN says its internet bundles are available to pay-as-you-go and post-paid customers. You can buy through the USSD menu, the MTN app, MTN Chat, informal agents (Zoners), participating retail stores and participating banks.
Rules to remember
How to use it well
- Schedule big downloads, app updates and cloud backups for the night window.
- Turn on automatic updates for the night only, if your phone lets you.
- Keep a daytime bundle too, because night data will not cover daytime use.
- Check the window twice before you rely on a late download.
Can I use Night Express for streaming?
Yes, within the window, though it is data like any other. Check the app’s allowance.
Does it roll over?
MTN’s rollover rules apply to daily, weekly, fortnightly and monthly bundles. Check the bundle you buy.
Is it the same as the anytime data?
No. Anytime data works all day, and night data works only at night.