The rate that you will be charged for calls and data on the MTN network depends on your tariff plans. There are different MTN tariff plans for subscribers, and each plan has its own unique advantage.
Some of the tariff plans are most suitable for calls, while some are best for data. MTN also has special tariff plans for international calls. Some of these tariff plans are prepaid while others are postpaid.
There are different migration codes that you can use to migrate to any MTN tariff plans of your choice. Each of these plans, ranging from MTN Pulse to MTN BetaTalk, has a unique code that you can use to switch your tariff plan whenever you wish.
What is the MTN Tariff Plan?
The MTN tariff plan is a prepaid or postpaid package that determines the exact rate that you will be charged for calls, data, and SMS services on the MTN network. Each MTN tariff plan has unique benefits, like data bonuses, discounted call rates, personalised services, etc. There are different MTN tariff plans, such as Pulse, BetaTalk, TruTalk, etc. There is always a tariff plan that will suit your needs if you want to use the MTN network.
MTN Tariff Plans and Migration Codes
There are different MTN tariff plans on the MTN networks; each of these tariff plans has a unique code that you can use to migrate at will. These tariff plans have their special benefits; some of them are suitable for those who make lots of calls daily, while others are designed for those who use lots of data daily. Not only that, some of these plans are even designed for international calls. So, if your loved ones are living abroad, there is an MTN tariff plan that you can use to reach them with ease.
| S/N | MTN Tariff Plans | Migration Code |
| 1. | MTN Pulse | *406*1# or *123*2*2# |
| 2. | MTN TruTalk | *400# or *123*2*6# |
| 3. | mPulse | *344*1# or *123*2*3# |
| 4. | MTN BetaTalk | *123*2*1# |
| 5. | MTN XtraSpecial Prepaid | *409# |
Table 1.1: MTN tariff plans and migration codes
1. MTN Pulse
This is one of the most popular prepaid MTN tariff plans; this plan allows MTN subscribers to make calls at a 13k/sec flat rate to all networks in Nigeria. However, you will be charged 30k/sec for the first 90 seconds of calls that you will make daily. With this tariff plan, you will get value for your money if you make lots of calls daily. Every MTN prepaid user is qualified to migrate to MTN Pulse.
The MTN Pulse migration code is *406*1# or *123*2*2#. Alternatively, you can migrate to this tariff plan by texting 406 to 312.
2. MTN TruTalk
This is another tariff plan that is available for MTN subscribers. It allows subscribers to enjoy 14k/sec for calls to all networks across Nigeria. However, you will need to pay an access fee of ₦10 on a daily basis. Anyone can migrate to this tariff plan. Once you start using this tariff plan, you will have access to different MTN products and services.
The MTN TruTalk migration code is *400# or dial *123*2*6#. Or better yet, you can migrate by texting ‘TT’ to 312.
3. MTN mPulse
mPulse is a special tariff plan on the MTN network that is designed for students between the age range of 9 to 15 years. This tariff plan has two unique features, which are the mPulse tariff & the mPulse website. This tariff plan offers lots of benefits to subscribers, like a WhatsApp bonus, a data bonus, ₦200 airtime on your birthday, calls to all networks across Nigeria at 15.36k/sec., etc.
The MTN mPulse migration code is *344*1# or dial *123*2*3#. Alternatively, you can migrate by texting mPulse to 344.
4. MTN BetaTalk
This is another popular MTN tariff plan. This plan allows subscribers to enjoy lots of benefits on all their airtime and data purchases. With this plan, you are going to enjoy 250% bonuses for all the airtime purchases you make that are up to ₦1000. You will also get a 250% data bonus when you purchase qualifying data.
The MTN BetaTalk migration code is *123*2*1#. You can also migrate by texting BT to 312.
5. MTN XtraSpecial Prepaid
This is another MTN tariff plan on our list; it allows you to make calls at a 15k/s flat rate across all networks. Not only that, with this plan, you will also make international calls at a discounted rate to different countries across the globe.
The MTN XtraSpecial Prepaid migration code is *408*1# or *123*2*4#.
6. MTN XtraSpecial Postpaid
Just like MTN XtraSpecial Prepaid we discussed above, MTN XtraSpecial Postpaid is a tariff plan that allows subscribers to make local calls at a flat rate of 13.33k/sec. This plan also offers discounts to those who want to make international calls to six different countries. If you want to make international calls to zone 1 countries, you will be charged 33.33k/sec. However, if you want to make calls to zone 2 international countries, this tariff plan will charge you 80k/sec.
Additionally, this plan allows you to take a monthly minimum credit limit of ₦5000, which you can pay later in due time. It also has a special data offer for interested subscribers.
If you are an MTN prepaid customer, you will need to migrate to a postpaid plan first before you can utilise this tariff plan. You can migrate to postpaid by pressing *409# and inputting your BVN.
However, if you are a new MTN customer, you are required to visit any of the MTN outlets closest to you to activate the postpaid plan with your NIN.
How to Choose the Best MTN Tariff
There is no best approach to choosing the best MTN tariff plan. This is because what may seem like the best tariff plan for a subscriber may be entirely different for other subscribers. For instance, there are tariff plans that are good for calls, while others are best for data. In the same vein, there are tariff plans that are most suitable for international calls. So, it depends on what you want. Having said that, the factors below will be of help to you when choosing an MTN tariff plan.
- If you make lots of calls on a daily basis, you should go for plans like TruTalk, BetaTalk, etc.
- If you spend more time online and use lots of data, then you should consider MTN Pulse.
- For international calls, then you should go for MTN XtraSpecial (prepaid & postpaid).
- If you want bonuses, then the BetaTalk tariff plan is an ideal option for you.
From the discussion so far, you can see that each tariff plan has particular advantages over the other. So, you should choose your MTN tariff plan based on what you want.
How to Migrate to MTN Tariff Plans
Migrating to MTN tariff plans is quite simple; follow the steps below to migrate to your desired plan.
- Locate your phone.
- Open the call app.
- Put the code that corresponds to the plan you want to migrate to.
- After putting in the code, you can then press the send button.
- Finally, you will be migrated automatically to your preferred tariff plan.
Best MTN Tariff Plan for Data
The best MTN tariff plan for data is MTN Pulse. So, if you spend lots of time online, you can opt for the MTN Pulse plan to enable you to get enough data to stay online.
Best MTN Tariff Plan for Calls
The best MTN tariff plans for calls are TruTalk or BetaTalk. This tariff plan is ideal for subscribers who spend lots of time on call daily.
