NCC: Internet users in Nigeria hits 91m

NIGERIAN Communications Commission, NCC, has said internet users in the country has hit 91 million, with an increased from 90,124,428 in April to 91,565,010 in May, an increase of 1,440,582. The telecommunications industry regulator made the disclosure in its Monthly Internet Subscribers Data obtained at the weekend in Abuja.

According to the information, the data indicates that internet users on both Global System for Mobile GSM, communications and Code Division Multiple Access CDMA, networks increased from 90,154,737 in April to 91,565,319 in May. It said that out of the 91,595,319 internet users in May, 91,565,010 were on GSM networks, while 30,309 users were on CDMA networks. Also, the GSM service providers gained 1,440,582 internet customers after recording 91,565,010 users in May, as against 90,124,428 it recorded in April.

The CDMA operators had retained 30,309 internet subscribers in May as recorded in April. The data also shows that MTN had 31,406,441 subscribers browsing the internet on its network in the month under review and also recorded an increase of 600,464 internet subscribers in May after recording 30,805,977 in April. According to the NCC, Globacom has 27,402,484 customers surfing the net on its network in May, revealing an increase of 211,713 users from the 27,190,771 that surfed the internet on the network in April.

Airtel had 19,912,661 internet users in May, showing an increase of 504,811 customers from 19,407,850 recorded in April. The data also showed that Etisalat had 12,843,424 customers who browsed the internet in May, an increase of 123,594 users from the 12,719,830 users recorded in April. CDMA operators, Multi-Links and Visafone had a total of 30,309 internet users on their networks in May, maintaining the same record of April. Visafone has 30,305 customers surfing the internet in May, while Multi-Links has only four internet users. The increase in the use of the internet in May is in anticipation of the country’s broadband target of 30 per cent penetration by 2018.

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SMILE Data Plans For July 2017 #4GLTE

Smile is a 4G LTE broadband internet service provider that offer super fast internet services in Nigeria at the moment. Currently. Smile network coverage is only available in 7 states which Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin City, Kaduna, Onitsha and Asaba there are also plans to roll out its services in some other major cities across Nigeria soon.

To use Smile 4G LTE service, you must have a compatible 4G LTE smartphones that supports band 20 (800MHz) and you also need a Smile 4G LTE SIM card to access their service. Though, Smile have their own MiFi and Router devices that let you easily access their 4G LTE internet service.

The SMIFI-S device cost N15,800 and with it, you can share your Smile 4G LTE connection to your PC, Smartphones and other gadgets with it. The SMIFI-S come with UnlimitedLite bundle package and 30days validy period.

The can also purchase the SMIFI + Unlimited Premium bundle for just N24,800. The SMIFI connect you to with your Smartphones, PC and other devices. The active Unlimited Premium on the SMIFI valid for 30days.

Also the you can purchase the Smile SIM Only Starter Pack if you already have a universal MiFi or Wi-Fi and all you have to do is insert the Sim into your device. The SIM Only Starter Pack cost only ₦1,000.

Well, if you have been looking for Smile Data Plans for 2017 then you are at the right place. In this post, I will be sharing with you all Smile NG data plans for 2017.

Smile Unlimited Monthly Data Plans July 2017

Smile NG has two Unlimited Data bundles which let you browse or downloads any amount of files without restriction. Though, fair usage applies on both packages.

Unlimited Premuim Monthly Plan

Cost: N19,800
Validity period: 30 days

Unlimited lite Monthly Plan

Cost: N10, 000
Validity period: 30 days

Smile Anytime Data Plans July 2017

Smile anytime is another plan that let you browse at 24/7 in a day. These plans comes with pocket friendly megabytes that you can buy and use with your devices.

200GB Anytime data
Cost: N135,000
Validity period: 12 Months

100GB Anytime data
Cost: N70,000
Validity period: 12 Months

15GB Anytime data
Cost: N10,000
Validity period: 30 days

10GB Anytime data
Cost: N9, 000
Validity period: 30 days

7GB Anytime data
Cost: N5, 000
Validity period: 30 days

20GB Anytime data
Cost: N17, 000
Validity period: 12 Months

50GB Anytime data

Cost: N36, 000
Validity period: 12 Months

3GB Anytime data

Cost: N3, 000
Validity period: 30 days

SmileLite 2GB data

Cost: N2, 000
Validity period: 30 days

SmileLite 1GB data

Cost: N1, 000

Validity period: 30 days

Smile Voice Only July 2017

Smile voice call is relatively cheap than others networks providers. On Smile voice call, you can call at the rate of 8kobo/sec to all networks which will give you over 200mins of calls. Though, you need to have active data bundle before you can use the Smile Voice.

SmileVoice ONLY plan

Cost: N1, 000
Validity period: 90 days

**You need active data plan before you can use SmileVoice Only plan
How To Subscribe For Smile Data Plans
You will have to visit any Smile office, buy from retailer or buy from their online store HERE

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Lets See What The Meaning Of These Are: 4G, 3G, H+, H, E, 2G Networks, Maximum Download Speed

Every internet supported phone comes with one or more of these 4G, 3G, H+, H, E and 2G networks; each having different meaning and serving a specified purpose.

Most smartphone users are unaware of the meaning of these alphabets that displays in the phone's signal bar behind the signal  icon. But today, we have explained that in a simple manner but the most shocking of them all is the download speed of some of these networks which is rather hilarious.

Thank God better networks with faster download speed are now available.

If there is an additional letter found at the right top of the Signal Bar of our Mobile phone, it indicates that apart from Voice call we can send data Transmission through the mobile phone that is nothing but through Internet Browsing. So below are the names, meaning and download speeds of the different network alphabets.

✔ 2G GSM :

(Global System for Mobile Communications) Maximum Download Speed : 2 KB/s

✔ G GPRS

(General Packet Radio Service)
Maximum Download Speed : 7 KB/s

✔ E EDGE

(Enhanced Data rates for GSM evolution) Maximum Download Speed : 27 KB/s 3G

✔ UMTS

(Universal Mobile Telecommunications system)
Maximum Download Speed : 48 KB/s

✔ H HSPA

(High Speed Packet Access)
Maximum Download Speed : 0.9 MB/s
✔ H+ HSPA+

(Evolved High Speed Packet Access)
Maximum Download Speed : 2 MB/s

✔ 4G LTE

(Long Term Evolution)
Maximum Download Speed : 12.5 MB/s

✔ 4G LTE-A

(Long term Evolution- Advanced)
Maximum Download Speed : 125 MB/s

What is the highest download speed you have attained so far? Use the comment button below.

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2017 Night Data Plans For Browsing On Airtel, Etisalat, Glo & MTN

Did you know you can browse during the midnight with Night Data Plans on Airtel, Etisalat, Glo and MTN ?

I’ve set my mind back to the days when we spent an entire night at the cyber café after paying for all night browsing, gone are those days anyway.
Today, it’s different in a near similar situation, we do it at the comfort of our rooms, given that MTN, Airtel, Glo and Etisalat has provided many Night data plans to help us
manage data exhaustion on our regular data plans.
This post is a compilation of Night Data Plans on all network , and will likely see regularly updates when there is an update on the plan.

Most of these plans are perfect for downloads, heavy browsing, file sharing and uploads, streaming live events like football, reality shows and of course normal browsing.
I will just be sharing various USSD codes for night data plans, such as;

     1. MTN Night Plan activation code
     2. Glo Night Plan activation code
     3. Airtel Night Plan activation code
     4. Etisalat Night Plan activation code and…
     5. How to check Night data plans balance on all network.

There are no exceptions on the phones and device that can subscribe to this plan, it works perfect on apple iOS device, Android smartphones and tablets, Windows device, PC dongles (Modems and MiFi), Symbian & Java phones (if you still own it) etc.

ALL NIGHT DATA PLANS ON MTN, AIRTEL, GLO & ETISALAT [ UPDATED ]

Airtel Night Plan

This is definitely the best among all, their night plan which was modified from being unlimited & hourly to limited & untimely (now works between specified time). Airtel Night Plans, are of two types though…

1. Airtel Unlimited Hourly Night Plan

This uncommon Airtel Night plan offers unlimited data for 2hrs, and costs ₦1000. Perfect for unlimited downloading, torrenting and other heavy internet activities.

How To subscribe for Airtel Unlimited night browsing plan

Recharge ₦1000 & dial *481# For Unlimited Data; to be used between the hours of 12am to 6am.

2. Airtel SmartTRYBE Night Plan

On the other hand, this one is specifically for smartTRYBE customers alone. If you’re on the TRYBE prepaid plan, then this is perfect!

It gives you 1.5GB for ₦200 and 500MB for ₦25 (between 12am – 5am), but you must be on the SmartTRYBE prepaid package to use this plan.

How to subscribe for Airtel 1.5GB Night Data Plan

    • Recharge ₦200 » Dial *312# » type and send 3 (Airtel Night Plans) » choose 1.5GB plan by typing 2 (Validity: 1 Night between 12am – 5am)

How to subscribe for Airtel 500MB Night Data Plan
    • Recharge ₦25 » Dial *312# » type and send 3 (Airtel Night Plans) » choose 500MB plan by typing 1 (Validity: 1 Night between 12am – 5am)

Etisalat Night Plan

The newest among the other night data plans, the problem with this one is, Etisalat is too stubborn to know that their Night plan is nothing compared to Airtel and MTN’s.

1. Etisalat Night Plan (Normal)

The price is, will I say STUPID! Anyway, this plan gives 1GB for ₦200 (12am – 5am), the speed of their plan is undeniably fast, although I will only opt in for this if MTN and Airtel stopped theirs.

How to subscribe to Etisalat Night Browsing plan

    • Recharge ₦200 on your Etisalat line » Dial
*229*3*11# (You get 1GB data valid through the Night between 12AM – 5AM)

This one is just the most recent update on Etisalat night browsing bundle in Nigeria . This plan offers you 250MB worth of data for ₦50 only.
To get started with Etisalat Night Plan on EasyCliq, you have to be registered on the Easycliq prepaid tariff network.

How to subscribe to Etisalat Night Plan on EasyCliq

    • Migrate to Easycliq: dial *244*1# to switch to Cliq
    • Amount: Recharge ₦50 on your registered Etisalat SIM.
    • Subscription code : Dial *229*10*10# to activate night plan.
    • Validity: 1 night (12 am – 5 am)

Glo Night Plan

Glo night plan has 3GB for ₦500 (weekend + 7 night) & 1GB for ₦200 (night plan), the 3GB plan is a weekend plan that has a flexible usage validity unlike the others, infact this one can be used more than one (1) day including 7 nights unlike the normal Glo Night plan on 1GB for ₦200 .

How to subscribe to Glo Night Browsing Plan

    • Recharge ₦200, then dial *127*60# or Text 60 to 127 through SMS to activate the new Glo Night Plan.

                         OR

Recharge ₦200 on your phone, » Dial *777# then follow the prompt (Data Services » Buy Data » Night and Weekend plans » then select 1 for Night plan).
The 3GB weekend plan works on all device and its validity is 2(Sat&Sun) + 5 Nights(Mon-Fri) = 7 Days.
Also, during weekends; you can use it between 12:00am on Saturday to 11:59 pm on Sunday (It can be used at night during the week between 12.00am to 5.00am).
On the other hand, the basic Night Plan of 1GB can only last 1 day(midnight) between 12 AM to 5AM.

MTN Night Plans

On my night plans ranking list, MTN is second to Glo. Fast and ever reliable MTN network is dishing out
500MB for ₦25 and can be used through between 12am – 4:00am

How to subscribe to MTN Night Browsing Plan

     1. Recharge ₦25 on your MTN line (not possible, so load ₦100 recharge card or

     2. Navigate to SMS » type and
send NIGHT to 131 » When you get activation successful » Open your browser and start surfing the internet.

MTN Night Plan II

Don’t be surprised MTN has another night plan, this one. Is for the bug guns. It offers 1GB for ₦200, 2.5GB for ₦500 and 5GB for ₦1000 . Bear in mind that this one can be used between 9pm – 6am.

HOW TO CHECK NIGHT BROWSING PLAN DATA BALANCE ON AIRTEL, ETISALAT, GLO & MTN

Basically, you can check all network’s data balances by using the following shortcode below.
    • Airtel: Dial *140# to check Airtel data balance
    • Etisalat: Dial *228# to check Etisalat data balance
    • Glo: Dial *127*0# to check Glo data balance
    • MTN: Dial *559*4# to check MTN data balance
Perhaps, when it comes to checking night data balance on all network, the various codes above might not apply.

Here’s what I normally do to keep track of my data bundle balance on any midnight browsing plan in Nigeria;

Follow this steps:

    • 1. Navigate to your phone
settings (android device)
    • 2. Select “ Data Usage ” option.
    • 3. Set your data usage date to start counting from the day you subscribed. (This only shows data usage statistics starting from the selected period)
    • 4. Continually keep track of your data consumption. If need be, set the data usage limit bar and make sure you select a data size below the night plan bundle you subscribed for. (E.g, if you subscribed for MTN 500MB, set your limit bar to 400MB to get notified when you’ve consumed 400MB data)

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