With so much to do on the internet, one ought not to run out of data. Thus the need for subscribing to the most active data plan. As one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Nigeria, Airtel offers competitive data plans and bonuses compared to other networks like MTN and Etisalat, Glo and 9Mobile.
Airtel data can be used on smartphones such as Android, Blackberry and iPhone, the data bundles can also be used to browse and download items on PCs, Smart TVs, and Tablets. Talking about data bundles, Airtel is known to have one of the cheapest and fastest internet data services in Nigeria. Their bundles include:
- Daily/weekly
- Monthly,
- Mega plans,
- Android bundle
- Social plans,
- Router Plans
- Instagram bundles,
- Top up bundles,
- Pay As You Use option
Whatever your data needs are, Airtel is sure to have a plan for you. This fast, affordable and reliable internet experience will keep you connected anytime anywhere thanks to the magical *141# code. Let’s take an in-depth look at the various Airtel bundles and their subscription codes.
Airtel Daily / Weekly Plans
This low-cost data bundle is no less efficient than the rest and if you are a light data user, you are sure to enjoy this bundle for your internet surfing. This category of data bundle, however, expires between 24 hours and a maximum of 7 days, depending on the package you choose. For example, you can choose to either buy a 1GB data plan at N300 and use it for a period of 24 hours, or buy a 350MB data plan that will last for 7 days. The good thing is, this data plan is auto-renewable so you can rollover your unused data.
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 40MB | N50 | *141*50# | 1 day |
| 100MB | N100 | *141*100# | 1 day |
| 200MB | N200 | *141*200# | 3 days |
| 1GB | N300 | *141*354# | 1 day |
| 350MB | N300 | *141*300# | 7 days |
| 750MB | N500 | *141*500# | 14 days |
| 1GB | N500 | *141*502# | 7 days |
| 1.5GB | N500 | *141*505# | 7days |
| 2GB | N500 | *141*504# | 2 days |
| 6GB | N1500 | *141*1504# | 7 days |
Monthly Plans
This data plan gives you an unlimited data bundle plan for complete 30 days valid from the day you subscribed. With this data bundle, you are sure to enjoy long hours and days surfing the internet. Check out the packages under this category
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 1.5GB | N1000 | *141*1000# | 30 days |
| 2GB | N1200 | *141*1200# | 30 days |
| 3GB | N1500 | *141*1500# | 30 days |
| 4.5GB | N2000 | *141*2000# | 30 days |
| 6GB | N2,500 | *141*2500# | 30 days |
| 10GB | N3000 | *141*3000# | 30 days |
| 11GB | N4000 | *141*4000# | 30 days |
Mega Plans
This plan is no much different from the monthly plan. It also offers 30 days validity except for the 400GB, 500GB, and 1TB which offer 90 days, 120 days, and 1year validity, respectively. It offers a bigger data bundle for customers who are heavy users.
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 20GB | N5000 | *141*5000# | 30 days |
| 25GB | N8000 | *141*8000# | 30 days |
| 3GB | N1500 | *141*1500# | 30 days |
| 40GB | N10,000 | *141*10000# | 30 day |
| 75GB | N15,000 | *141*15000# | 30 day |
| 120GB | N20,000 | *141*20000# | 30 days |
| 200GB | N30,000 | *141*30000# | 30 days |
| 280GB | N36000 | *141*360000# | 30 days |
| 400GB | N50,000 | *141*50000# | 90 days |
| 500GB | N60,000 | *141*60000# | 120 days |
| 1TB | N100,000 | *141*100000# | 365 days |
Android Bundle
The Android bundle can be used in modems, MiFi, Android, iPhones, and other internet-enabled devices that allow SIMS. Dial *223# or *140# to know the balance of your Android Bundle.
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 1GB | N1000 | *496# | 30 days |
| 3.5GB | N2000 | *437# | 30 days |
| 5GB | N2,500 | *437*1# | 30 days |
| 7GB | N3,500 | *438# | 30 day |
| 9GB | N4,000 | *438*1# | 30 day |
Social Plans
Airtel Social plan is meant to power social apps like WhatsApp, Twitter, and facebook ONLY. The available options are as follows;
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 20MB | N25 | *948*4# | 1 day |
| 40MB | N50 | *991*4# | 1 day |
| 200MB | N100 | *688*3# | 5 days |
| 700MB | N300 | *688*1# | 25 days |
Instagram Bundles
This plan will only give you access to Instagram for a period of 24hours, check out the available options below;
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 250MB | N100 | *141*105# | 1 day |
| 1GB | N200 | *141*205# | 1 day |
Facebook & Whatsapp Bundles
This is a branch of Social plan that offers you internet access to use the Facebook, and WhatsApp applications on your device. The available options and their respective subscription codes are;
| Bundle Name | Bundle | Price | Duration | Activation Code | Auto-renewal Opt-out Code |
| FB+WA Daily | 100MB | N25 | 1 day | *141*254# | *141*254*1# |
| FB+WA Weekly | 200MB | N50 | 7 days | *141*54# | *141*54*1# |
| FB+WA Monthly | 500MB | N100 | 30 days | *141*104# | *141*104*1# |
Opera Bundles
These plans give access to Opera mini browser and news app only. This means that you cannot access any social media app with it.
| Bundle Name | Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| Opera Bundle Daily | 25MB | N20 | *141*253# | 1 day |
| Opera Bundle Weekly | 100MB | N50 | *141*53# | 7 days |
| Opera Bundle Monthly | 300MB | N100 | *141*103# | 30 days |
SmartTRYBE Plan
This plan is only available for existing customers on Airtel SmartTrybe 2.0 and Smart Talk 2.0
Router Plans
Airtel Router bundles are special data plans designed for routers to deliver a superfast internet experience on 4G network in locations that have 4G coverage. The bundles are locked to Airtel Router on 4G network, meaning that the data cannot be used outside of Airtel 4G coverage area.
Visit any Airtel showroom to buy an Airtel 4G Router @N25,000 and get 100GB data for 30days. Other benefits you will enjoy include:
- 100GB data free valid for 30days.
- Free 10GB monthly for 6 months upon recharge of N10,000 bundles and above.
- Connects up to 32 wifi-enabled devices at once.
- The router now includes WPS push button for ease of connection.
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 15GB | N5000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 days |
| 25GB | N8000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 days |
| 40GB | N10,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 days |
| 75GB | N15000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 day |
| 120GB | N20,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 day |
| 200GB | N30,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 days |
| 280GB | N36,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 30 days |
| 400GB | N50,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 90 days |
| 500GB | N60,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 120 days |
| 1TB | N100,000 | *370# on your smartphone | 365 days |
Top Up Bundles ( Postpaid)
Top Up Bundles are data plans that allow postpaid customers to stay connected for the rest of the month after their monthly Data bundle is exhausted
| Data Bundle | Price | Subscription Code | Duration |
| 1GB | N500 | *141*11*9# | Month End |
| 2GB | N1000 | *141*11*10# | Month End |
| 4GB | N2000 | *141*11*11# | Month End |
| 10GB | N5000 | *141*11*12# | Month End |
Pay As You Use (PAYU)
You can still stay connected online, even without a data bundle. Airtel PAYU allows you to surf the net for a minimal fee of N3/MB. To use Airtel PAYU, just dial *400#
Other Airtel Data Plans You Can Enjoy
Airtel Binge Plan
These plans are meant to cater to your heavy data needs like video streaming, online courses, and other downloads.
The Binge plans and their respective subscription codes are as follows;
- #300 Binge Plan costs N300, and the subscription code is *141*354#
- #500 Binge plan costs N500, and the subscription code is *141*504#
- #1500 Binge plan costs N1500, and the subscription code is *141*1504#
FREE SURF
The Free Surf Plan gives you a reduced browsing rate on a Pay as you Go level. This plan can also offer you up to 160 MB for FREE when you use up to 160MB. The charge rate on this plan starts from 1Kobo/Kilobyte. To subscribe to the FREE SURF plan, dial *400#.
What is the Cheapest Airtel Data Plan?
Airtel data plans are not only cheap, but they are also unlimited. The daily and weekly bundle is, however, considered the cheapest as it targets customers with a lower internet budget.
Best Airtel Data Plans to Use
The Airtel monthly data plan is mostly considered the best of all the data bundles offered by the telecommunication network. Next to it is the mega bundle which is meant to offer better data deals to larger bodies like companies and firms.
