MTN Night Plan & Subscription Code (Get 500MB for ₦75 on MTN X)

Are you someone who likes to stay awake and active late at night while spending most of it browsing the internet? If yes, then this might just be the data bundle for you. MTN, through one of its prepaid tariff plans, now allows you to activate a data plan that only works at night.

This nightlife bundle is offered on the MTN X tariff plan. This simply means that you have to be on that special plan to access this night plan. For those wondering, the night plan on MTN was previously accessible only to the Pulse tariff plan. The plans, which were in two different bundles (500MB for ₦50 and 250MB for ₦25) in the previous Pulse tariff, have now been reduced to one on the MTN X tariff (500MB for ₦75).

That being said, here on Naijaknowhow, we are going to explore everything you should know about this plan, subscription code, validity and more. You can check out this post about the cheapest MTN data plans in Nigeria; it comprises everything you want to know about their data plans or to explore alternatives to the midnight browsing plan.

Without further ado, here is a step-by-step guide to get started on your mobile devices or any other MTN-powered, internet-enabled devices.

How to activate the MTN Midnight Plan

If you are the type who works during late hours and does not have a lot of money to explore pricey internet bundles, then this guide is for you. This midnight plan is only available on a selected plan called MTN X. Migration to this plan allows you to enjoy a flat rate of 25k/sec for local calls with a daily access fee of ₦10.

Follow the steps below to activate the 500MB plan.

Step 1: Migrate to MTN X Tariff Plan

Make sure you’re on the MTN X tariff plan (it used to be on the MTN Pulse Tariff); this is currently the only plan that allows you to enjoy midnight browsing on your line. Kindly ignore this step if you are already on this tariff plan.

If you do not know the current plan on your line, kindly dial *123*1*2# or dial *123#, choose 1 (My Account Info), and select 2 (My Tariff Plan). Alternatively, you can read our post on how to check the current tariff plan.

• To migrate to MTN X, dial *123# >> choose 2 (Tariff Plans) >> select MTN X >> then type 1 and send to join MTN X. Alternatively, you can dial *406# >> then select 1 or SMS “MTNX” to 312 to migrate to MTN X.

Step 2: Activate the midnight plan

The MTN midnight plan costs ₦75 for 500MB, so ensure you have enough airtime or recharge your phone with the exact amount needed. Once recharged, proceed to activate the plan by following any of the methods below.

• Dial *406# >> select 3 (Nightlife Bundles) >> then choose 1 to confirm your bundle from the menu. Alternatively, dial *406*3*1# for a 500MB/₦75 bundle.

Step 3: Browse and keep track of your data

After receiving an SMS success notification for your data, open your preferred browser or app and start surfing. Please note that this plan is valid between 11 pm and 6 am and capped at 2 GB. The data cap implies that you can only renew it a maximum of four (4) times in one night. To keep track of your data balance, kindly dial *406# >> select 3 (Nightlife Bundles) >> then confirm by choosing 2 to see your balance.

MTN Night Plan FAQs – Important details you should note:

What time is the MTN Night Plan?

• This plan only works between the hours of 11 PM – 6 AM. Also, take note that this plan can be used multiple times in one night, up to 2GB, and it works fine on all devices.

How can I get 1GB on the MTN Night Plan?

• To get 1GB on the MTN Night Plan, you only need to subscribe to the 500MB plan twice, i.e. 500MB x 2 = 1GB.

Does MTN have an unlimited night plan?

• MTN Night Plan does not have unlimited data; you will be able to subscribe to the 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle multiple times, but NOT more than 2GB in a day. For example, you can activate the 500MB Pulse Nightlife bundle four (4) times (i.e., 500MB x 4 = 2GB).

Can the MTN Night Plan be rolled over?

• You will NOT be able to roll over your unused MTN Pulse Nightlife bundle balance. All unused Pulse Nightlife bundle balances will be cleared after 6 AM.

How do I use MTN night data?

• To use your night plan, ensure that your internet connection is turned on, and then start browsing the internet on your preferred app or browser. You may also use MTN night data on your PC by turning on the hotspot on your mobile phone and connecting.

What USSD code is used for the MTN night plan?

• Dial *406# on your mobile device and select your Nightlife Plan from the menu. You may also dial *406*3*1# for a 500MB/₦75 bundle and *406*3*2# to check your balance.

How can I use my night data during the day?

• It’s practically impossible to use the MTN night data plan during the day. If you want an internet data plan that can be used during the day, then I suggest you check out other MTN data plans or check this post on the Cheapest Data Plans in Nigeria.

How do I check my MTN Night data balance?

• Simply dial *406*3# >> Select 2 to view your data balance.

If this code doesn’t work, then you have to resort to this smart data usage tactic that helps me to keep track of my data balance. Although MTN will send you messages at intervals as you slowly use the night plan.

How do I cancel the MTN Midnight Plan auto-renewal?

• Dial *312# >> select 3 (Data Plans/Others) >> select 1 (Data Plans) >> enter 99 (Next) to explore more options >> select 12 (Manage Data) >> finally, select 3 to cancel auto-renewal. You can also check out how to deactivate or cancel the MTN Night data plan on your phone.

MTN Night Plan is one of the few data bundles designed for those who are big on affordability; the only flaw is that you have to stay up all night to enjoy it. If you experienced any issues activating this plan, don’t hesitate to leave a comment below; I’d be glad to help out.

Before you leave, I think you should take a minute to explore related data offered by other networks: Airtel Night Data Plans, T2 Mobile (9mobile) Night Data Plans and Glo Night Data Plans.