Do you know that you can now make money by making phone calls with your phone in Nigeria? Yes! this came as a surprise to me as well when I received the SMS from my network provider saying I can now make money by making phone calls.
It’s now getting easier to make money in Nigeria, especially in 2024.
In this article, I’ll be showing you exactly how you can also make money in Nigeria by making calls with your mobile phone, very simple and easy. The network provider that is going to be paying you is called MTN.
I know you want to ask questions right now, like, how will MTN pay me to make calls? don’t worry, just stick with me in this post as I will answer all the questions you may have.
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How Do I Get Started? (Make Money with Your Phone)
- Get an MTN Sim Card (First thing first; you need to get an mtn sim card)
- Register your sim card and link your NIN to it in-other to activate your line (If you already have an mtn then proceed to the next step)
- Migrate to MTN Pulse
- Start Earning Pulse Points
About MTN Pulse
MTN Pulse is a prepaid tariff plan that allows you to enjoy a FLAT rate of 11.26k/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks in Nigeria after the first 60 seconds call of the day at 27k/sec. With MTN Pulse, “You Talk more, Laugh more, and Love more”.
New Update: In addition to the pulse points given to you when you subscribe to your data plans, mtn just announced that they will start crediting pulse members with pulse points whenever they make calls.
What this means is that, if you make more calls, you will get more pulse points and you can convert these pulse points to data subscriptions.
To join MTN Pulse, text 406 to 131, dial *406*1# or *123*2*2#.
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Benefits You Will Enjoy When You Join MTN Pulse
- A flat rate of 11.26k/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks after spending ₦16.20K daily.
- Special Data Bundles:
- 750MB 3-days data plan at ₦300
- 1.5GB Weekly data plan at ₦500
- Pulse Nightlife Bundles (250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N25 and 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N50) up to 2GB.
- Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles: 350MB IG & TikTok for ₦100 and 1GB IG & TikTok for ₦200.
- Get Pulse points when you activate selected Data bundles and exchange the points for free Data.
- Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus on the First recharge or First Call of the month.
- Pulse Tuesday Offer which enables you to purchase special discounted data plans on Tuesdays ONLY.
- Campus Zone Offer allows you to enjoy a 100% data bonus for every (100MB, 150MB, or 200MB) used in Higher Institutions across Nigeria.
- Plus other life-enriching products and services from MTN.
All MTN Prepaid customers can migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is MTN Pulse?
MTN Pulse tariff plan is a prepaid tariff plan that allows you to enjoy a FLAT rate of 11.26k/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks in Nigeria after the first 60 seconds call of the day is charged at 27k/sec. With MTN Pulse, “You Talk more, Laugh more, and Love more”.
Who can subscribe to MTN Pulse?
All MTN Prepaid customers can migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
Why should I migrate to MTN Pulse?
You will enjoy the following benefits when you are on MTN Pulse:
– Flat rate of 11.26k/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks after spending ₦16.20K daily.
Special Data Bundles:
– 750MB 3-days data plan at ₦300
– 1.5GB Weekly data plan at ₦500
– Pulse Nightlife Bundles (250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N25 and 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N50) up to 2GB.
– Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles: 350MB IG & TikTok for ₦100 and 1GB IG & TikTok for ₦200
Get Pulse points when you make voice calls and activate selected Data bundles and exchange the points for:
– Data Bundles
– Nightlife Bundles
– Instagram & TikTok Bundles
– Data bonus of 10MB on 1st recharge of the month.
– Plus other life-enriching products and services from MTN
– Flat rate of 11.26k/sec for calls ACROSS ALL local Networks after spending ₦16.20K daily.
Special Data Bundles:
– 750MB 3-days data plan at ₦300
– 1.5GB Weekly data plan at ₦500
– Pulse Nightlife Bundles (250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N25 and 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle for N50) up to 2GB.
– Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles: 350MB IG & TikTok for ₦100 and 1GB IG & TikTok for ₦200
Get Pulse points when you make voice calls and activate selected Data bundles and exchange the points for:
– Data Bundles
– Nightlife Bundles
– Instagram & TikTok Bundles
– Data bonus of 10MB on 1st recharge of the month.
– Plus other life-enriching products and services from MTN
How do I migrate to MTN Pulse?
You can migrate to MTN Pulse via the following channels:
Text 406 to 131
Dial *406*1# or *123*2*2#.
You can also migrate into the MTN Pulse plan when you buy Pulse Nightlife Bundle or Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles.
See Pulse summary table below
myMTN App:
– Login to myMTN App
– select ‘Other Plans‘
– select ‘MTN Pulse‘.
myMTN Web:
– Logon to https://mymtn.com.ng
– Enter your phone number.
– Enter OTP and select ‘Proceed’.
– On the top right corner of the home page, click your name.
– Select My Plan.
– Select Other Plans.
– Select MTN Pulse.
Text 406 to 131
Dial *406*1# or *123*2*2#.
You can also migrate into the MTN Pulse plan when you buy Pulse Nightlife Bundle or Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles.
See Pulse summary table below
myMTN App:
– Login to myMTN App
– select ‘Other Plans‘
– select ‘MTN Pulse‘.
myMTN Web:
– Logon to https://mymtn.com.ng
– Enter your phone number.
– Enter OTP and select ‘Proceed’.
– On the top right corner of the home page, click your name.
– Select My Plan.
– Select Other Plans.
– Select MTN Pulse.
How much will I be charged for migrating to MTN Pulse?
Migration into Pulse is free.
However, if it is your subsequent migration within 30 days then you will be charged ₦102.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migrating to the Pulse tariff plan whenever you buy the Pulse Nightlife Bundle or Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles.
However, if it is your subsequent migration within 30 days then you will be charged ₦102.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migrating to the Pulse tariff plan whenever you buy the Pulse Nightlife Bundle or Special Instagram & TikTok Bundles.
Will I be charged the daily fee as soon as I migrate to MTN Pulse?
No, you will NOT be charged the daily fee as soon as you migrate to MTN Pulse.
What do I need to do to enjoy discounted calls?
To enjoy discounted rates on your MTN-to-MTN calls and calls to other networks:
– Text 406 to 131 or dial *406*1# and migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
– As soon as you migrate into the MTN Pulse tariff plan, minutes spent on calls will be accumulated.
– At this point, your calls to all National numbers will be charged at 27kobo/sec.
– As you make the calls, your accumulated spend will continue to increase.
– When your accumulated spend on calls reaches ₦16.20k, your calls to all national numbers will reduce to 11.26kobo/sec.
– You will continue to enjoy the discounted rate – 11.26 kobo/sec for the rest of the day till 11:59 pm of that day.
– The next day, the same thing will happen. Your calls will be accumulated up to the defined amount of ₦16.20Kobo, after which your calls will drop to 11.26kobo/sec
– When you spend up to the pre-defined daily amount, ₦16.20K while making a call, the new rate will be charged from the point you qualify.
– If you migrate out of the MTN Pulse tariff plan to any other prepaid tariff plan without spending up to the daily fee, all your accumulated spend will be cleared.
– If you migrate back into the MTN Pulse tariff plan, the system will begin to accumulate your spending again.
NOTE: If you have made more than ₦16.20K worth of calls while on another tariff plan, it will NOT count towards reaching the pre-defined threshold when you migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
– Text 406 to 131 or dial *406*1# and migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
– As soon as you migrate into the MTN Pulse tariff plan, minutes spent on calls will be accumulated.
– At this point, your calls to all National numbers will be charged at 27kobo/sec.
– As you make the calls, your accumulated spend will continue to increase.
– When your accumulated spend on calls reaches ₦16.20k, your calls to all national numbers will reduce to 11.26kobo/sec.
– You will continue to enjoy the discounted rate – 11.26 kobo/sec for the rest of the day till 11:59 pm of that day.
– The next day, the same thing will happen. Your calls will be accumulated up to the defined amount of ₦16.20Kobo, after which your calls will drop to 11.26kobo/sec
– When you spend up to the pre-defined daily amount, ₦16.20K while making a call, the new rate will be charged from the point you qualify.
– If you migrate out of the MTN Pulse tariff plan to any other prepaid tariff plan without spending up to the daily fee, all your accumulated spend will be cleared.
– If you migrate back into the MTN Pulse tariff plan, the system will begin to accumulate your spending again.
NOTE: If you have made more than ₦16.20K worth of calls while on another tariff plan, it will NOT count towards reaching the pre-defined threshold when you migrate to the MTN Pulse tariff plan.
What happens to my call rate if I decide to migrate to another prepaid plan after paying the daily fee?
Your calls will be charged based on the call rate of that tariff plan.
Will I enjoy the discount on both national voice calls and International calls?
No, you will only enjoy the discount on MTN-to-MTN calls and MTN to Other networks calls.
I just bought a new line and migrated from YafunYafun to Pulse BUT I was charged from my FREE Bonus account for calls, SMS & Data. What does this mean?
Yes, you will now receive an N1000 SIM Activation bonus on your new number after you register and activate the number.
When will I be able to use the N1000 SIM Activation bonus on my new number?
You will be able to use the N1000 SIM Activation bonus on your new number once you perform a chargeable activity from your main account (Calls, SMS, data activities SMS, bundle activation, etc.)
What activities can I perform with the N1000 SIM Activation bonus?
You will be able to perform National calls, SMS, and data from the N1000 SIM Activation bonus as follows:
– N800 for National Voice calls & SMS.
– N200 for ALL data activities.
– N800 for National Voice calls & SMS.
– N200 for ALL data activities.
How long will I be able to use the N1000 SIM Activation bonus?
The N1000 SIM Activation bonus will be valid for 7 days from the date of SIM activation BUT the unused bonus will be cleared after 7days.
How many times can I get the N1000 SIM Activation bonus?
You will receive the N1000 SIM Activation bonus ONCE after buying and registering a new MTN line.
If I migrate to another tariff plan with my N1000 SIM Activation bonus, will I still be able to use it?
Yes, you will still be able to use the N1000 SIM Activation bonus when you migrate to another tariff plan so long as the bonus has not expired. However, you will not be able to use the SIM Activation if you migrate to the XtraSpecial plan or XtraValue plan.
How do I receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus on MTN Pulse?
Easy! To receive your Free 10MB Monthly data bonus on MTN Pulse, simply make your first recharge of the month via the below listed applicable recharge channels OR your first call of the month from your main account/XtraTime account.
1. Physical/Logical PIN
2. VTU
3. MOD
4. Bank/ DYA
5. Awuf4U
Note: Share N Sell will not qualify you for the free 10MB Monthly Data bonus.
1. Physical/Logical PIN
2. VTU
3. MOD
4. Bank/ DYA
5. Awuf4U
Note: Share N Sell will not qualify you for the free 10MB Monthly Data bonus.
Okay! How much will I recharge OR many seconds/minutes of call will I make before receiving the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
You will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus ONCE every month on your first recharge of N1 and above OR first call of the month from the main account/XtraTime.
Example 1: If your first-month recharge is N50, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 2: If your first call of the month from the main account/XtraTime is 10secs, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 1: If your first-month recharge is N50, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 2: If your first call of the month from the main account/XtraTime is 10secs, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
I just received the Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus after my First Month recharge. Will I also receive another Free 10MB Data bonus when I make my first call from the Main account or XtraTime in the same month?
No. You will NOT receive another Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus. BUT you will ONLY receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus ONCE a month. Either from your First recharge OR your First call of the month from the main account/ XtraTime account.
Can I use the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus to browse all websites?
Yes, you can use the data to browse all websites at any time of the day. There is no restriction on the websites you can access with the data bonus.
What is the validity of the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
The Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus is valid for 30days from the date of allocation.
Will I be able to share my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus with another number?
No. you will NOT be able to share/transfer the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus with another number.
If I have an active data bundle and I also have the Free 10MB Data Bonus on First recharge or first Call offer on my line, which data will deplete first?
The Data bundle with the least validity period will deplete first.
Will I be able to use the free 10MB data bonus when I migrate out of MTN Pulse?
Yes. You will be able to use the free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus when you migrate out to another eligible tariff plan (i.e. MTN XtraSpecial, MTN XtraValue, MTN BetaTalk, MTN Trutalk, MTN mPulse, MTN Talk on, etc.) if the bonus is still within validity.
How do I check the balance of my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
To check the balance of your Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus, simply dial *556#.
Will the happy hour bundle be activated for me as soon as I migrate to Pulse?
No, the happy hour bundle will NOT be activated for you as soon as you migrate to Pulse. You will be required to subscribe in the following ways;
– Sending NT1 to 131 for 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle.
– Sending NT2 to 131 for 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle.
– Dialling *406# and selecting preferred bundle plan from Pulse Nightlife bundle menu.
– Sending NT1 to 131 for 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle.
– Sending NT2 to 131 for 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle.
– Dialling *406# and selecting preferred bundle plan from Pulse Nightlife bundle menu.
Will I be able to use the Pulse Nightlife bundle ALL day?
No, you will NOT be able to use the Pulse Nightlife bundle all day. You will ONLY be able to use the bundle from 11 pm to 6 am.
Will I be able to subscribe to the Pulse Nightlife bundle multiple times?
Yes, you will be able to subscribe to 250MB and 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundles multiple times but NOT more than 2GB in a day.
Example: You can activate the 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle EIGHT (8 times) and the 500MB Nightlife bundle can be activated FOUR (4 times), making a maximum of 2GB a day.
Example: You can activate the 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle EIGHT (8 times) and the 500MB Nightlife bundle can be activated FOUR (4 times), making a maximum of 2GB a day.
How do I check my Pulse Nightlife bundle balance?
To check your Pulse Nightlife bundle balance, simply dial *559*96# OR *556#. OR dial *406*3*3#
Will I be able to activate the 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle and 500MB Pulse Nightlife in a day?
Yes, you will be able to activate both 250MB and 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundles up to 2GB in a day because the maximum you can activate in a day is 2GB.
Example: You can activate both the 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle FOUR (4 times) and the 500MB Nightlife bundle TWO (2 times), making a maximum of 2GB a day.
Example: You can activate both the 250MB Pulse Nightlife bundle FOUR (4 times) and the 500MB Nightlife bundle TWO (2 times), making a maximum of 2GB a day.
Will I be able to activate the Pulse Nightlife bundle within the browsing period 11pm – 6am if I exhaust my 2GB?
No, you will NOT be able to activate another Pulse Nightlife bundle within the browsing period of 11pm – 6am once you have exhausted the maximum of 2GB BUT will be able to activate another Pulse Nightlife bundle after 6am. You will ONLY be able to activate another Pulse Nightlife bundle within 11pm – 6am if you are yet to use up to 2GB.
Example: If you activated a maximum of 2GB Pulse Nightlife bundle and exhausted it before 6am. You will ONLY be able to activate another Pulse Nightlife bundle after 6am.
Example: If you activated a maximum of 2GB Pulse Nightlife bundle and exhausted it before 6am. You will ONLY be able to activate another Pulse Nightlife bundle after 6am.
Can I rollover my unused Pulse Nightlife bundle?
No, you will NOT be able to roll over your unused Pulse Nightlife bundle balance. All unused Pulse Nightlife bundle balances will be cleared after 6 am.
Do I need to subscribe every day to enjoy the Pulse nightlife bundle or will my subscription be renewed automatically?
No, your subscription will NOT be renewed automatically. You will need to subscribe daily to enjoy the nightlife browsing.
Will I be able to activate the Pulse Nightlife bundle when I am not on the Pulse tariff plan?
Yes, you can subscribe to the Pulse Nightlife bundle when you are not on the Pulse tariff plan. However, you will be migrated to the MTN Pulse plan after successful activation.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migration whenever you activate the Pulse Nightlife bundles from other tariff plans.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migration whenever you activate the Pulse Nightlife bundles from other tariff plans.
Will I be notified that my line will be migrated to MTN Pulse when I buy the Pulse Nightlife bundle?
Yes, you will receive a consent menu that your line will be migrated to MTN Pulse if you proceed to buy the Pulse Nightlife bundle from other tariff plans.
What is Pulse Points Offer?
Pulse Points Offer awards Pulse customers points for the following activities:
– First-time migration to the Pulse tariff plan.
– Performing selected revenue-generating activities from your main account.
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
– First-time migration to the Pulse tariff plan.
– Performing selected revenue-generating activities from your main account.
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
How do I earn Pulse Points?
You can earn Pulse Points by performing any of the following activities:
– Migrating to MTN Pulse (points can be received ONLY ONCE)
– Purchase/Gifting of Daily Data plans, Weekly Data plans, Monthly Data plans, and IG/TikTok Data bundles
– Subscription to Music Time
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
– Migrating to MTN Pulse (points can be received ONLY ONCE)
– Purchase/Gifting of Daily Data plans, Weekly Data plans, Monthly Data plans, and IG/TikTok Data bundles
– Subscription to Music Time
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
If I have been on the Pulse tariff plan but migrated out, will l receive Pulse Points if l migrate back to the Pulse tariff?
No, you will not receive Pulse Points if you migrate back to the Pulse tariff.
What are the activities l should perform to receive Pulse Points?
The selected activities are:
Purchase/Gifting of:
– Daily Data plans
– Weekly Data plans
– Monthly Data plans
– Instagram & TikTok Data bundle
– Nightlife Bundles
– Make voice calls
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
Purchase/Gifting of:
– Daily Data plans
– Weekly Data plans
– Monthly Data plans
– Instagram & TikTok Data bundle
– Nightlife Bundles
– Make voice calls
– Transfer of Airtime/Data via myMTN app
Will I earn points for making calls?
Yes. You will earn one (1) point for every 5-minute call made from your main account balance or Xtratime/More time account on:
– National Calls (On-net/Off-net calls)
– International Calls
– Roaming calls
Example 1
If Mrs. Clem makes a total of 5 minutes of a voice call from her Main/Xtratime, she will earn 1 pulse points that will be credited to her points dedicated account.
Example 2
If Mr. Femi makes a total of 10 minutes of voice calls from his Main/Xtratime, he will earn 2 pulse points that will be credited to his dedicated account.
Example 3
If Mr. Josh makes a total of 5 minutes 59secs call, he will earn 1 pulse points that will be credited to his dedicated account.
Example 4
If Mr. Jeff makes a total of 4 minutes 59secs call, he will NOT earn Pulse points.
– National Calls (On-net/Off-net calls)
– International Calls
– Roaming calls
Example 1
If Mrs. Clem makes a total of 5 minutes of a voice call from her Main/Xtratime, she will earn 1 pulse points that will be credited to her points dedicated account.
Example 2
If Mr. Femi makes a total of 10 minutes of voice calls from his Main/Xtratime, he will earn 2 pulse points that will be credited to his dedicated account.
Example 3
If Mr. Josh makes a total of 5 minutes 59secs call, he will earn 1 pulse points that will be credited to his dedicated account.
Example 4
If Mr. Jeff makes a total of 4 minutes 59secs call, he will NOT earn Pulse points.
Will I receive Pulse Points when I make cumulative calls?
Yes, you will receive Pulse Points for:
– Every cumulative 5 minutes call you make
– The cumulative calls include (national calls, international calls, and Roaming calls)
Example
Mrs. Mariam makes a 3-minute on-net call by 9:00 am, then makes another 1-minute off-net call by 11:30am, then another 1-minute international call by 1.30pm. At the end of the call by 1.31pm, she will receive 1 Pulse point for total calls made that amounted to 5 minutes.
– Every cumulative 5 minutes call you make
– The cumulative calls include (national calls, international calls, and Roaming calls)
Example
Mrs. Mariam makes a 3-minute on-net call by 9:00 am, then makes another 1-minute off-net call by 11:30am, then another 1-minute international call by 1.30pm. At the end of the call by 1.31pm, she will receive 1 Pulse point for total calls made that amounted to 5 minutes.
Will the counter reset daily?
Yes, the counter resets by 11.59pm daily.
Example
If Mrs. Cathy’s total of the day is 4 minutes 59secs by 11.59pm, and she makes another call of 3 minutes at 0.01am the next day, she will NOT earn Pulse points until her calls the next day gets to 5 minutes.
Example
If Mrs. Cathy’s total of the day is 4 minutes 59secs by 11.59pm, and she makes another call of 3 minutes at 0.01am the next day, she will NOT earn Pulse points until her calls the next day gets to 5 minutes.
Will l receive the point immediately after my calls or at the end of the day?
Yes, you will receive 1 point at the end of every 5 minutes of calls made.
Will l receive points for making calls from my bonus account?
No, you will NOT receive points for calls made from all bonus accounts.
Will l get a notification once I receive the point?
Yes, you will receive a notification for every point received.
Will l get point for receiving calls?
No, you will only receive points for making calls
Can I use my pulse point to make calls?
No, you can only use your pulse point to redeem data.
What is the validity of my Pulse Points?
The Pulse Points will be valid for a period of 1 (One) Calendar Year e.g. January 1st 2020 – December 31st 2020 11:59pm.
How do I check the Pulse Points balance?
To check for your Pulse Points balance, dial *406*7#
Will I receive Pulse Points when I activate a data plan with my Pulse Points?
No, you will NOT receive Pulse Points if you:
– Activate a data plan with your Pulse Points.
– Activate a data plan with a combination of your Pulse points and airtime.
– Activate a data plan with your Pulse Points.
– Activate a data plan with a combination of your Pulse points and airtime.
Will l be able to use my Pulse Points if l migrate out of the Pulse plan?
No, you will lose your Pulse Points if you migrate out of the Pulse plan.
Will l be able to accumulate the Pulse Points?
Yes, you can accumulate your Pulse points and exchange them for free Data.
How can I redeem my Pulse Points?
You will be able to redeem your Pulse Points for FREE and at any time when you dial *406*7#
What services can I exchange my Pulse Points for?
You will be able to redeem your Pulse Points by using Pulse Points only, or a combination of Pulse Points and Airtime for the following services:
– Daily Data plans
– Weekly Data plans
– Monthly Data plans
– Instagram & TikTok Data bundle
– Nightlife bundles
– Daily Data plans
– Weekly Data plans
– Monthly Data plans
– Instagram & TikTok Data bundle
– Nightlife bundles
Will I be able to combine my airtime and points balance to redeem data bundles?
Yes. You will be able to redeem bundles by combining your airtime and points.
If I choose the Airtime Only option, but I have insufficient airtime and sufficient Pulse Points, will the bundle be activated?
No, the bundle activation will fail due to insufficient airtime, and you will receive a notification stating this.
When I choose the Pulse Points and Airtime option, and I have sufficient airtime and sufficient Pulse Points to purchase the bundle, which of these will be deducted?
When you choose the Pulse Points and Airtime option to purchase your data plan, a higher priority will be given to the Pulse Points, so your Pulse Points will be deducted.
When I choose the Pulse Points and Airtime option, and I have sufficient airtime but insufficient Pulse Points to purchase the bundle, which of these will be deducted?
Your Pulse Points will be deducted first, then your airtime will be charged to make up the amount for the data plan.
Example: If you choose the Pulse Points and Airtime option to purchase the 1.5GB for ₦1,000, and you have 500 Pulse Points and N1,500 on your Main Account, the 500 Pulse Points will be deducted, and N500 will be charged to your Main Account to activate the data plan.
Example: If you choose the Pulse Points and Airtime option to purchase the 1.5GB for ₦1,000, and you have 500 Pulse Points and N1,500 on your Main Account, the 500 Pulse Points will be deducted, and N500 will be charged to your Main Account to activate the data plan.
Will l be able to use my Pulse Points or Pulse Points and Airtime for data gifting to others?
No, you will NOT be able to use Pulse Points or Pulse Points and Airtime for data gifting.
Will l be able to use both Pulse Points and Airtime from main/Xtratime account to complete a transaction?
No, you will not be able to use both Pulse Points and airtime from main/Xtratime account to complete a transaction.
Will l be able to transfer my Pulse Points to loved ones or family?
No, Pulse Points are not transferable to loved ones or family.
What is Pulse IG & TikTok bundle?
MTN Pulse IG & TikTok bundle is an Instagram and TikTok bundle that allows Pulse customers to enjoy access to Instagram and TikTok at any time of the day at a special rate.
How do I subscribe to Pulse IG & TikTok bundles?
You can subscribe to any Pulse IG & TikTok bundle via the following channels:
– USSD Dial *406*4 # to activate the Pulse IG&TikTok Bundle.
– SMS: Sending INSTD1 to 131 for IG & TikTok Lite bundle.
– SMS: Sending INSTD2 to 131 for IG & TikTok Heavy bundle.
– USSD Dial *406*4 # to activate the Pulse IG&TikTok Bundle.
– SMS: Sending INSTD1 to 131 for IG & TikTok Lite bundle.
– SMS: Sending INSTD2 to 131 for IG & TikTok Heavy bundle.
How much is Pulse IG & TikTok bundle?
The 350MB Pulse Instagram & TikTok lite bundle is ₦100 WHILE the 1GB Pulse Instagram & TikTok heavy bundle is N200, and it can be purchased with:
– Airtime only
– Pulse Point only OR
– Pulse Points and Airtime
– Airtime only
– Pulse Point only OR
– Pulse Points and Airtime
What is the Validity of the Pulse IG & TikTok Bundle?
The Validity for Pulse IG & TikTok Lite bundle is one day and Pulse IG & TikTok bundle is 7days after which it can be renewed.
I just received a pop-up menu to choose either One-off or Auto Renew option after activating an IG & TikTok bundle. What does this mean?
The Pop-up menu is a feature that allows you to set your IG & TikTok bundle on One-off or Renewal purchase:
– One-Off Purchase means that your IG & TikTok bundle will not renew after expiry.
– Auto-renew Purchase means your IG & TikTok bundle will auto-renew after expiry.
– One-Off Purchase means that your IG & TikTok bundle will not renew after expiry.
– Auto-renew Purchase means your IG & TikTok bundle will auto-renew after expiry.
If I exit the Pop-Up Menu or it times out before selecting an option, will my IG & TikTok bundle be on One-off or Auto renew option?
If you exit the Pop-Up Menu or it times out before selecting an option, your IG & TikTok bundle will be on One-off purchase. This means that your data bundle will not auto-renew upon expiry.
If my IG & TikTok bundle is on One-off option, will I be able to opt in for Auto renew option to renew the bundle?
Yes, you will be able to opt in for the Autorenew option to automatically renew your bundle by sending R+bundle code to 131. See keywords below:
– For 350MB IG & TikTok Lite, send RINSTD1 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Opt in for Auto Renewal.
– For 1GB IG & TikTok Heavy, send RINSTD2 to 131, Send or dial *406*4*4# and select Opt in for Auto Renewal.
– For 350MB IG & TikTok Lite, send RINSTD1 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Opt in for Auto Renewal.
– For 1GB IG & TikTok Heavy, send RINSTD2 to 131, Send or dial *406*4*4# and select Opt in for Auto Renewal.
Will I be able to cancel auto-renewal anytime?
Yes, you will be able to cancel auto-renewal on your bundle anytime by sending the opt-out keyword to 131.
– For 350MB IG & Tiktok Lite, send NOINSTD1 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Cancel Auto Renewal.
– For 1GB IG & Tiktok Heavy, send NOINSTD2 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Cancel Auto Renewal.
– For 350MB IG & Tiktok Lite, send NOINSTD1 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Cancel Auto Renewal.
– For 1GB IG & Tiktok Heavy, send NOINSTD2 to 131 or dial *406*4*4# and select Cancel Auto Renewal.
Will I be able to subscribe to the Pulse IG & TikTok bundle multiple times or subscribe to a combination of both bundles?
Yes, you will be able to subscribe to any of the IG & TikTok bundles multiple times. You will also be able to subscribe to a combination of both IG & TikTok bundles.
Will I be able to subscribe to the IG & TikTok bundle if I migrate to another tariff plan?
No, you will NOT be able to subscribe to the IG & TikTok bundle on any other tariff plan. You must be on the Pulse tariff plan to activate and enjoy the bundle.
Will I be able to activate the Pulse IG & TikTok Bundle when I am not on Pulse tariff plan?
Yes, you can subscribe to the IG & TikTok bundle when you are not on Pulse tariff plan. However, you will be migrated to MTN Pulse plan after successful activation.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migration whenever you activate the IG & TikTok bundles from other tariff plan.
NB: You will NOT be charged for migration whenever you activate the IG & TikTok bundles from other tariff plan.
Will I be notified that my line will be migrated to MTN Pulse when I buy the Pulse IG & TikTok Bundle?
Yes, you will receive a consent menu that your line will be migrated to MTN Pulse if you proceed to buy the IG & TikTok bundle from other tariff plan.
How do I check my Pulse IG & TikTok Bundle balance?
You will be able to check your IG & TikTok bundle balance by dialing *559*39 OR *556# or dial*406*4*3#.
If I have an active IG & TikTok bundle, Instagram goody social bundle, Data bonus and Data bundle, which account will be charged first?
You will be charged in the below order;
IG & TikTok Bundle -> Goodybag Social Instagram Bundle -> Data bonus -> other data bundles -> PAYG (if active)
IG & TikTok Bundle -> Goodybag Social Instagram Bundle -> Data bonus -> other data bundles -> PAYG (if active)
How do I receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus on MTN Pulse?
Easy! To receive your Free 10MB Monthly data bonus on MTN Pulse, simply make your first recharge of the month via the below listed applicable recharge channels OR your first call of the month from your main account/XtraTime account.
1. Physical/Logical PIN
2. VTU
3. MOD
4. Bank/ DYA
5. Awuf4U
Note: Share N Sell will not qualify you for the free 10MB Monthly Data bonus.
1. Physical/Logical PIN
2. VTU
3. MOD
4. Bank/ DYA
5. Awuf4U
Note: Share N Sell will not qualify you for the free 10MB Monthly Data bonus.
Great! How much will I recharge OR many seconds/minutes of call will I make before receiving the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
You will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus ONCE every month on your first recharge of N1 and above OR first call of the month from main account/Xtratime.
Example 1: If your first month recharge is N50, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 2: If your first call of the month from main account/Xtratime is 10secs, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 1: If your first month recharge is N50, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
Example 2: If your first call of the month from main account/Xtratime is 10secs, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus.
I just received the Free 10MB Data bonus after my First Month recharge. Will I also receive another Free 10MB Data bonus when I make my First call from Main account or XtraTime in the same month?
No. You will NOT receive another Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus. BUT you will ONLY receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus ONCE. Either from your First recharge OR your First call of the month from main account/ XtraTime account.
Can I use the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus to browse all websites?
Yes, you can use the data to browse all websites at any time of the day. There is no restriction on the websites you can access with the data bonus.
What is the validity of the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
The Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus is valid for 30days from the date of allocation.
Will I be able to share my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus with another number?
No. you will NOT be able to share/transfer the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus with another number.
If I have an active data bundle and I also have the Free 10MB Data Bonus on First recharge or first Call offer on my line, which data will deplete first?
The Data bundle with the least validity period will deplete first.
Will I be able to use the free 10MB data bonus when I migrate out of MTN Pulse?
Yes. You will be able to use the free 10MB data bonus when you migrate out to another eligible tariff plan (i.e. MTN XtraSpecial, MTN XtraValue, MTN BetaTalk, MTN Trutalk, MTN mPulse, MTN Talk on etc.) if the bonus is still within validity.
How do I check the balance of my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
To check the balance of your Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus, simply dial *556#.
What is the cost of these special data bundles?
750MB data bundle costs N300 while 1.5GB data bundle costs N500.
Will I be able to purchase any of these special bundles with Pulse Points?
Yes, you will be able to purchase the special data bundles with Pulse Points or Pulse Points and Airtime.
What is the validity of these special bundles?
750MB data bundle is valid for 3 days from the date of activation while 1.5GB data bundle is valid for 7 days from the date of activation.
How do I opt in for autorenewal of these special bundles?
To activate bundle renewal, simply send RP300 to 131 for 750MB data bundle and RP500 for 1.5GB data bundle.
How do I stop renewal of these special bundles?
To stop bundle renewal, simply send NOP300 to 131 for 750MB data bundle and NOP500 for 1.5GB data bundle.
Will I be able to subscribe to these data bundles multiple times?
Yes, you will be able to purchase 750MB bundle and 1.5GB bundle multiple times. However, if you purchase 750MB and 1.5GB at the same time, then each of the data bundles purchased will have its own unique expiry dates.
If I activate multiple data bundles, which bundle will deplete first?
The bundle with the closest expiry will deplete first.
Example: If you have both 750MB 3-days bundle and 1.5GB 7-days bundles activated, then your 750MB data bundle will deplete first.
Example: If you have both 750MB 3-days bundle and 1.5GB 7-days bundles activated, then your 750MB data bundle will deplete first.
Will I be able to rollover my unused data bundle?
Yes, your unused balance will rollover if you activate either 750MB or 1.5GB data bundle within grace period; 1day and 3days respectively.
Example: If you activate the 750MB 3-days plan and on the day of expiry you have 500MB remaining in your data main account. If you renew the bundle within 1day, the remaining 500MB data bundle will be rolled over to the new data bundle. This means that you will have 1.25GB in your data main account.
Example: If you activate the 750MB 3-days plan and on the day of expiry you have 500MB remaining in your data main account. If you renew the bundle within 1day, the remaining 500MB data bundle will be rolled over to the new data bundle. This means that you will have 1.25GB in your data main account.
Will customers on other plans be able to activate these bundles?
No, customers on other plans will not be able to activate any of these special data bundles.
What is Pulse Tuesday Offer?
The Pulse Tuesday Offer enables Pulse customers to purchase special discounted data plans on Tuesdays ONLY.
How do I purchase the Pulse Tuesday Offer?
You can purchase Pulse Tuesday Offer via the channels below:
– *406# then select Pulse Tuesday Offer.
– *131*1# then select Pulse Tuesday Offer.
– *406# then select Pulse Tuesday Offer.
– *131*1# then select Pulse Tuesday Offer.
When can I purchase the Pulse Tuesday Offer?
You can purchase Pulse Tuesday Offer between 12.01am and 11.59pm every Tuesday.
Which bundles will I be able to buy on the Pulse Tuesday Offer?
You will be able buy any of the Pulse Tuesday bundles below, however, ONLY one of the bundles will be available on a Tuesday. i.e. different bundles will be available for purchase every Tuesday.
Example: If you bought the 1000MB Pulse Tuesday offer on the Tuesday of a week, another bundle (either 200MB or 260MB or 800MB) will be available on the Tuesday of the following week.
Example: If you bought the 1000MB Pulse Tuesday offer on the Tuesday of a week, another bundle (either 200MB or 260MB or 800MB) will be available on the Tuesday of the following week.
Will I be able to buy to the Pulse Tuesday bundle multiple times?
Yes, you will be able to buy the Pulse Tuesday bundles multiple times on Tuesday.
How do I check my Pulse Tuesday bundle balance?
To check your Pulse Nightlife bundle balance, simply dial *131*4# or text 2 to 131.
Will I be able to buy the Pulse Tuesday offer any day?
No. The Pulse Tuesday bundles will only be available for purchase on Tuesday. The activation will not be successful if you try to buy the bundle outside Tuesday.
Can I rollover my unused Pulse Tuesday bundle?
No, you will NOT be able to rollover your unused Pulse Nightlife bundle balance. All unused Pulse Nightlife bundle balance will be cleared once expired.
Will my Pulse Tuesday bundle renew automatically?
No, your Pulse Tuesday bundles are one-off bundles and will NOT renew on the expiry date. However, you will be able to buy the bundle again on the following Tuesday.
Will I be able to activate the Pulse Tuesday bundle when I am not on Pulse tariff plan?
No, you can buy the Pulse Tuesday bundle when you are on Pulse tariff plan.
If I have an active data bundle before/after buying the Pulse Tuesday bundle, which will deplete first when I browse?
The data with the closest expiry will deplete first. i.e. If the Pulse Tuesday bundle has the closest validity, it will deplete ahead of any other active data bundle/bonus on your line.
Will I receive any data bonus when I recharge on MTN Pulse?
Yes, you will receive 10MB data bonus for your first recharge of N1 and above in a month
How will I get the 10MB data bonus?
When you make your first recharge of the month via any of the eligible recharge channels, you will get a FREE 10MB data bonus on recharge.
What are the eligible recharge channels to enjoy the 10MB Data Bonus?
The eligible recharge channels include:
– Physical/Logical PIN
– Virtual Top-Up
– MTN On Demand
– Bank/ DYA
NB: Airtime received via Share n’ Sell will NOT reward you with the free 10MB data bonus on recharge.
– Physical/Logical PIN
– Virtual Top-Up
– MTN On Demand
– Bank/ DYA
NB: Airtime received via Share n’ Sell will NOT reward you with the free 10MB data bonus on recharge.
How do I check the balance of the data bonus on recharge?
To check the balance of the data bonus on recharge, simply dial *556#.
Will I be able to rollover my unused data bonus on recharge?
No. All unused data bonus on recharge will NOT roll-over and will be cleared once it expires.
What will be the validity of the free 10MB data bonus?
The FREE 10MB data bonus received on first recharge in a month is valid for 30days
If I have an active data bundle before/after receiving the data bonus on recharge, which will deplete first when I browse?
The data with the closest expiry will deplete first. i.e. If the data bonus has the closest validity, it will deplete ahead of the data bundle and vice versa.
Will I be able to use the free 10MB data bonus on recharge when I migrate out of MTN Pulse?
No, you will NOT be able to use the free 10MB data bonus on recharge when you migrate out to another tariff plan.
However, if/when you migrate back to Pulse while the bonus is still valid, you will be able to use the bonus.
However, if/when you migrate back to Pulse while the bonus is still valid, you will be able to use the bonus.
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