How to Get Double Data On Your MTN Sim For Free

How to Get Double Data On Your MTN Sim Always

With quite a number of data-sucking apps needed for our daily functionality, the expense of data would definitely have its toll. Getting a double data bonus from your network provider would be very helpful in reducing this expense.

Telecom companies such as MTN come with an amazing Double Data bonus package which gives you a 100% data bonus on every data subscription you make. This might not be new to you as you might have had friends who have talked about this offer in the past and wondered how they went about it.

This article seeks to guide you on how to activate this offer. It is important to note that everyone is not eligible for this offer and it isn’t for a particular category of customers either. As a new or existing customer, you will get the double data bonus if eligible

Quick Guide: 3 Easy Steps to Get Double Data On Your MTN Sim Always

Buy a new MTN sim card and activate it
Select MTN YafunYafun tariff plan from the displayed USSD menu
You will be YafunYafun plan by default 

OR

Text 4G to 131 to upgrade to 4G LTE 
Visit an MTN store to upgrade if your sim is not a USIM (4G enabled) 
Fantastic 6 months await you upon upgrade

Step-By-Step Guide to Activate and Double Your MTN Data

To activate and double your MTN data, you must be a new or existing MTN customer. For new MTN customers, MTN by default activates you on the YafunYafun tariff plan which offers a 100% data bonus on specific data activations. 

For existing customers who have not upgraded their MTN sims to 4G LTE, MTN offers a double data bonus for the first 3 months after the upgrade for data subscriptions for up to N15,000. An additional 25% data bonus is provided for up to 6 months after the sim upgrade with guaranteed special offers for individual customers.

Step 1: Buy A New MTN Sim Card

  • Buy a new MTN sim card at the nearest MTN store.
  • Register the new sim card at the MTN store and activate it.  

Step 2: Select MTN YafunYafun Tariff plan

  • After activation, a USSD menu will be displayed. 
  • Select MTN YafunYafun from the displayed menu.

If you fail to select MTN YafunYafun from the displayed menu, MTN by default activates you on the tariff plan. Upon activation, you enjoy the 100% data bonus on select MTN data subscriptions with some subscription recommendations given in this article.

Step 3: Dial “*121#” On Your Device

  • Dial “*121#” on your device to benefit from special bonus data offers for you.

For existing customers who haven’t updated their MTN sims to 4G LTE, follow the following steps

Step 1: Send “4G” to 131

  • Text “4G” to 131 to confirm your sim or device status

Screenshot of successful 4G migration
  • If you do not possess a USIM (4G enabled) visit the nearest MTN store to upgrade your sim 
  • If you device is not 4G LTE compatible, visit the nearest MTN store or nearest phone store to upgrade to a 4G LTE compatible device.

Step 2: Dial “*121#” On Your Device

  • Dial “*121#” on your device to benefit from special bonus data offers for you.

screenshot of mtn double data subscription menu
Screenshot of available double data options

Upon upgrade to a 4G LTE compatible sim or device, amazing and special MTN data bonus offers awaits you. 

MTN Bundle And Double Data Deals

Data PlanPrice (NGN)Activation CodeValidity 
1.5GB1000*131*106#30days
2GB1200*131*130#30days
4.5GB2000*131*110#30days
6GB2500*131*147#30days
10GB3000*131*148#30days
12GB3500*131*107#30days
25GB6000*131*153#30days

FAQs: MTN Double Data

Can I migrate to MTN Double Data?

Yes, you can by ensuring your MTN sim or device is 4G LTE compatible or by purchasing a new MTN sim activated on the YafunYafun tariff plan.

How Can I Activate MTN Double Data On A New Phone?

Buy, register, and activate your new MTN sim at the nearest MTN store. Select the MTN YafunYafun tariff plan from the USSD menu that will be displayed.

How To Get MTN Double Bonus?

To get MTN Double Bonus you have to be a new or existing MTN customer. For new MTN customers simply buy, register, and activate your new MTN sim at the nearest MTN store. Select the MTN YafunYafun tariff plan from the displayed USSD menu to be offered a 100% data bonus. 

For existing customers, upgrade your MTN sim or device to a 4G LTE network and qualify for amazing data bonus offers. 

Get Your Double Data Bonus

For suspecting customers, the methods recommended for activating this offer stated above, are in no way fraudulent and do not breach any of MTN’s rules.

Both new and old customers of MTN are allowed to benefit from the MTN Double Data bonus. However, all customers are not eligible with new customers benefiting from the YafunYafun tariff plan which offers a 100% data bonus. For existing customers with 4G LTE incompatible SIMs or devices, simply upgrade and enjoy amazing data bonus offers. 

To confirm your sim or device status, simply send “4G” to 131 on your messaging app. You will immediately receive an SMS prompt stating if your SIM or device is 4G LTE compatible or not. After that, dial *121# to get the double data bonus available for your line.


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