How I got 20GB mobile data for ₦3,500

By a random occurence, I stumbled on a generous mobile data deal from MTN that ives you 20GB mobile data for just ₦3,500. We don’t do free browsing hacks here on Mobility Arena. This is a 100% legit data bundle via MTN’s official channels. Let me tell you the story of how I found the MTN 3500 for 20GB deal and how you can activate it. 

With the COVID-19 coronavirus crisis management swinging into full force, my entire family has been holed up at home sice last week. My monthly data subscription was due for renewal, and because resources were scarce, I was on the lookout for the best bang for my money. This is the story of how I ended up with 20GB mobile data for ₦3,500 only.

For several years, I used Glo’s High-Speed internet (HSI) for my personal mobile internet. It was the most generous data plan available and it worked well as long as I had a 4G connection. In my experience, Glo 3G has been crap and so I never bothered with it. Anyway, even Glo 4G became a horrible experience for me and I needed to move on to something more reliable.

After Airtel introduced their new weekly 6GB for ₦1,500 data plan, I gave that a try too and it worked well for me for the most part. It required me to carry multiple devices though, as my primary line is on MTN. Then shortly after that, MTN introduced a similar weekly 6GB for ₦1,500 plan and I switched to that.

MTN’s 4G service has not always lived up to expectations for me. Even till now, the network switches from 4G to 3G more than I would like, which can be frustrating. But for the most part, it works, and when you add the convenience of carrying only one smartphone around, it is a good deal, overall.

How I got the 20GB mobile data for ₦3,500

Anyway, yesterday, I needed to renew my weekly data subscription, but thinking of the upcoming lockdown in Lagos, I kept wondering where I could get a superb offer that would give me generous data at a low cost. So, I checked the MyMTN app and spied the Mega Deal Zone banner.

The Mega Deal Zone works by offering you an opportunity to get a great deal by cracking an egg. Because data was what I was after, I tapped on the Bundle Egg option, and was offered extra 10GB data bonus if I purchased a 10GB monthly data plan for ₦3,500. That is how the MTN 3500 for 20GB Mega Deal offer works.

That was an offer of approximately 5.7GB per ₦1,000. Did I think it was a solid deal? Of course! Who wouldn’t? I had enough to cover the cost, so I decided to take the offer. With a little trepidation (if you have been shafted before, you would understand), I accepted the offer and paid ₦3,500.

Some moments later, I got a notification that my activation of 10GB monthly plan was successful. Refreshing the MyMTN app data dashboard, I was happy to see that I had 10GB under my Main data balance tab and another 10GB under the Bonus data balance tab. The entire 20GB data is valid for 30 days, and it works whether you have 4G coverage or 3G coverage.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, was how I ended up with 20GB mobile data for ₦3,500 only. Here is what to do to subscribe to this MTN 3500 for 20GB offer:

How to get the MTN 3500 for 20GB mobile data deal using the mobile app

1. Download and install the MyMTN mobile app.
2. Sign in with your details.
3. Select the Mega Deal Zone banner and crack the Bundle Egg.
4. If you do not get the offer you want, do not accept it; simply crack another egg till you get a deal that you find good enough, then accept it and subscribe.

But if you prefer not to download the MyMTN app, you can also subscribe to the MTN 3500 for 20GB plan via USSD. Here is how to do that:

1. Dial *121# on your line.
2. On the next menu, select the option labelled “Data Offers 4ME“.
3. On the next menu, select the option that says “Get 20GB for N3,500“

Data Is Life: Great Mobile Data Offers Are Essential At This Time

The MTN 3500 for 20GB is a solid deal with generous mobile data for anyone looking for a robust monthly Internet subscription. Do give it a try and let me know how it goes.

If you are on a different network and use mobile data for personal Internet, what super data offers do they offer, and which have you taken advantage of in recent times? You should check with your carrier or network provider to see what is available to you. You are going  to need it during this COVID-19 sit-at-home exercise. You know, because data is life. Yes; I stole that from Airtel.

MTN has upgraded this plan with extra data. See Get 24GB data for ₦3500 on MTN.

Author: Mister Mobility

Mister Mobility, a techie with a passion for storytelling. I have owned, used, and reviewed hundreds of mobile phones since 2001. I started Mobility Nigeria Tech Blog in 2008.