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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Nazgul: 2:04pm On Oct 02, 2022
Omoapena:
I buy Airtel 5k data for 40GB 3 times in a month and the only thing I do with this data is to stream reel videos on Facebook, IG & Tiktok. Yet, i use over 80GB of data just in a month.

This is eating me up honestly, what plan do you subscribe for and how long does it last you
Airtel is really milking you dry. I spend 10k per month for 80GB of data from MTN.

Just dial *121#. MTN gives me 80GB for 10k 40GB plus 40GB bonus. I use another sim card for it and only recharge it whenever I want to update my data.

If you look at the first picture I uploaded you'll see that as at 18 September my 40GB was still intact and would expire on the 11th of this month while my bonus data is the one I'm using which was 35GB.

The second pic which was taken now my 40GB is still intact but my bonus 40GB has dropped to 13GB.

So rather than spend 15k for 160GB on Airtel you can easily be spending 10k on 80GB on MTN and top it for a cheaper rate if you have to. Also if you keep up with that particular bundle MTN can give you a much better offer which would be much fair compared to what Airtel is currently giving you.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by mechanics(m): 2:44pm On Oct 02, 2022
Hmmmmm, you try.
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by mechanics(m): 2:45pm On Oct 02, 2022
Emmyreal4:
E be like say you dey watch all the videos way dey FB
hahhahah, I wonder o.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by mechanics(m): 2:46pm On Oct 02, 2022
Omoapena:


Nah d only thing I dey watch when less busy...
You can watch your cable tv and do less live streaming.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Ten06(m): 3:48pm On Oct 02, 2022
10k
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by bercarray(m): 3:50pm On Oct 02, 2022
macuwon:

Oga i don press am.. E no dey show again. Dem don block am. I don't know why. Only recharge 4me
ha Omo, if den block my own na to go buy new MTN SIM o

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by kay29000(m): 3:55pm On Oct 02, 2022
PotatoSalad:



150k

Whoa!
Thanks
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by kay29000(m): 3:57pm On Oct 02, 2022
Nazgul:

Airtel is really milking you dry. I spend 10k per month for 80GB of data from MTN.

Just dial *121#. MTN gives me 80GB for 10k 40GB plus 40GB bonus. I use another sim card for it and only recharge it whenever I want to update my data.

If you look at the first picture I uploaded you'll see that as at 18 September my 40GB was still intact and would expire on the 11th of this month while my bonus data is the one I'm using which was 35GB.

The second pic which was taken now my 40GB is still intact but my bonus 40GB has dropped to 13GB.

So rather than spend 15k for 160GB on Airtel you can easily be spending 10k on 80GB on MTN and top it for a cheaper rate if you have to. Also if you keep up with that particular bundle MTN can give you a much better offer which would be much fair compared to what Airtel is currently giving you.

It's not everyone that uses MTN that gets that option when they dial *121# I used to get the option, but now when I dial *121# nothing comes up. Its painful. I guess it's only people that recharge a lot that they give that option to.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Ventura1: 4:01pm On Oct 02, 2022
I do travel outside spectranet coverage area, so I have to resort to subscribing to MTN to stay connected, which is not economical.
chuksp09:

Why did you switch? Spectranet not doing you well?

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by baba4thegehs: 4:23pm On Oct 02, 2022
chuksp09:

Which area?

Yaba

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by TrumpDonald2: 5:24pm On Oct 02, 2022
Blessedmercy8:


Its *141#.
When you send it it will take you to first pics below then click "my offer". It will take you to the second pics then select your choice.
Thanks alot

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by motta(m): 5:47pm On Oct 02, 2022
Blessedmercy8:
6K.

There's one Airtel offer that goes @1500 for 6GB and I use it for 5 days max then subscribe again. So in a month I do it like 4 times = 6k.
you dey cheat yourself 6k for 24gb is too much better you do MTN 5,500 for 40gb or you do same Airtel 5k for 40gb

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Nobody: 5:56pm On Oct 02, 2022
motta:
you dey cheat yourself 6k for 24gb is too much better you do MTN 5,500 for 40gb or you do same Airtel 5k for 40gb

Not like I don't know about the 5k but I can only do 1500 at a time. I can't do 5k at a go. I'll feel like I'm wasting money.

TrumpDonald2:

Thanks alot

You're welcome.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by macuwon(m): 8:14pm On Oct 02, 2022
bercarray:
ha Omo, if den block my own na to go buy new MTN SIM o

Lmao na wetin i dey consider o
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by DonroxyII: 11:59pm On Oct 02, 2022
Omoapena:
I buy Airtel 5k data for 40GB 3 times in a month and the only thing I do with this data is to stream reel videos on Facebook, IG & Tiktok. Yet, i use over 80GB of data just in a month.

This is eating me up honestly, what plan do you subscribe for and how long does it last you
You no get work ni grin
Just Streaming? Check Online for work to do to make ROI on your 5k makachukwu cheesy
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by sharone21(f): 2:58am On Oct 03, 2022
meobizy:
Data isn’t my problem. What I need is fast data. I hate throttling and will pay any amount necessary to avoid it. Better network no dey Naija, na Starlink I dey wait for.

Buy a mifi... Preferably unlocked type so u can use any sim.....Different prices

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by QuoteJustOnce: 9:03am On Oct 03, 2022
MTN Ruby 30k for 300GB

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Waterbear(m): 9:25am On Oct 03, 2022
150gb monthly..

Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Mustack: 12:56pm On Oct 03, 2022
sharone21:


Buy a mifi... Preferably unlocked type so u can use any sim.....Different prices

Same I need 5g mifi
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Emmyreal4(m): 2:04pm On Oct 03, 2022
Waterbear:
150gb monthly..
wetin u dey download?
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by DataCrust(m): 6:42pm On Oct 03, 2022
BOOOMNAIJA:
I used to spend less before....but since the obidient movement increased momentum, omoh! Na unlimited data I dey exhaust daily just campaigning for starboy, Peter Obi.

You can still spend less by buying Data from me. At cheaper rates for all network. Kindly check my signature to connect.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by DataCrust(m): 6:50pm On Oct 03, 2022
Horus:
9 ways to reduce your phone’s data usage

Looking for ways to reduce your phone’s data usage? Follow these 9 easy steps.

1. use WiFi
Seems obvious but sometimes we can forget to connect to WiFi. That’s why Honest Mobile members benefit from our ‘smart notifications’ letting them know when they’ve used more data than usual and reminding them to check that they’re connected to WiFi.

2. turn off background app refresh
On your phone apps update in the background – even if you’re not using them. This is so they can show you all the latest content in your Facebook newsfeed or others apps when you go back to them. This uses up your data.

to turn off background app refresh on an iPhone
Go to settings > general > background app refresh > off or toggle off the ones you don’t want grabbing new content in the background.

to turn off background app refresh on an android
Pull down the notification bar for settings > press the settings button (cog in the top right-hand corner) > press connections > data usage > from the Mobile section press mobile data usage > choose an app from below the usage graph > press allow background data usage to turn off

Do this for all the apps you want to turn off background app refresh for.

3. where to find which apps use the most data
how to check data usage on an iPhone
Head to settings > mobile data > scroll down and under each app is the amount of data used in your current billing period. Turn off any apps you think are using too much.

how to check data usage on an android
Click on settings > tap data usage > select your date range > press ‘app usage’

Your total data usage is at the top and then you can scroll down to see how much data each app used. The apps that used the most are at the top.

4. download don’t stream
Downloading your music, podcasts or films when you’re connected to Wi-Fi will mean you use less data when you’re out and about. Streaming uses a lot of data so better to have them downloaded on your phone – this will dramatically reduce things like your Spotify and Netflix data usage.

5. switch off WiFi assist or network switch
WiFi Assist (for iPhone) or Network Switch (for Android) is running in the background making sure you have a stable internet connection. It means that if your WiFi connection suddenly drops massively – say you’re on the edge of where the WiFi reaches to then WiFi assist lets your mobile data kick in so you don’t lose connection.

for iPhone users:
Turn it off in settings > mobile data > scroll to the bottom and turn off Wi-Fi Assist

for android users:
Settings (the cog icon) > connections > Wi-Fi > three dots in the corner > advanced. Here you’ll find the slider for “Switch to mobile data.”

6. ‘fetch’ mail less often
To see how often your email gets new emails on an iPhone go to settings > mail > accounts > fetch new data. The less it fetches emails the less data and battery your phone will use. If you don’t need new emails coming through all the time then turn off push. To check how often fetch is scheduled scroll down. If you tick manually then the mail app will check for new emails only when you open the app.

7. use safari’s reading list
When you’re connected to Wi-Fi you can add pages to your Safari Reading List – which downloads them for offline viewing – so you can read them later when you don’t have connection. To do this click the share button and then select add to reading list.

8. switch off autoplay on youtube or other video apps
Whether you watch videos on YouTube or other video apps switch off autoplay so they don’t accidentally keep playing in your pocket. It will eat up all your data very quickly.

9. take your GPS maps offline
Your maps apps can use up a lot of data – especially when you’re using them a lot – like when your travelling or exploring a new place. But did you know you can download maps so you can find your way even when you don’t have WiFi or data?

Great content sir.

Check my signature for cheaper data rates

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Nrates(m): 10:43pm On Oct 03, 2022
Not us flexing 1GB MTN at 245

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by darelar(m): 2:10pm On Oct 04, 2022
TrumpDonald2:
which network pls?

MTN. Dial *131# and select hot deals for you. You might be lucky.been using it for long now.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by darelar(m): 2:13pm On Oct 04, 2022
Cyntie55:
Please what network?

MTN *131# then choose 9 hot deals, then 2 data for me. You might be lucky.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by darelar(m): 2:16pm On Oct 04, 2022
mrksquare:



What network and does the data last ?

MTN and it last very well. I do transfer to my wife from it self and still serve me most times.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by darelar(m): 2:20pm On Oct 04, 2022
Omoapena:

Which network and does it last you a month?

MTN yes it serves me and I do give out data atimes. Dial *131# check the hot deals and Go for data for me.
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by mrksquare: 3:44pm On Oct 04, 2022
darelar:
3500 for 24GB


Okay. it seem my line isn't eligible for the offer.

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Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by BRATISLAVA: 1:35pm On Oct 06, 2022
donbenie:
It is called entertainment..
For everything, there is a season..
Or must they be doing business every waking hour?

That's a lot of hours of entertainment. Unless one is an online trader or something, what will they be entertaining themselves with online for hours on end? Especially Snapchat and ticktock. What on Earth does anyone even want to do there? To live the life of others through ones screen?
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by donbenie(m): 2:26pm On Oct 06, 2022
BRATISLAVA:


That's a lot of hours of entertainment. Unless one is an online trader or something, what will they be entertaining themselves with online for hours on end? Especially Snapchat and ticktock. What on Earth does anyone even want to do there? To live the life of others through ones screen?
Don't use your own proclivities to judge others..
Being an Introvert for instance,doesn't mean that what an Extrovert would do to keep happy is nonsensical..
You can't put a price on happiness..
Those apps are flourishing because there are demands for them..
Whatever they do there,makes them happy and that is reason enough..
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by BRATISLAVA: 3:05pm On Oct 06, 2022
donbenie:
Don't use your own proclivities to judge others..
Being an Introvert for instance,doesn't mean that what an Extrovert would do to keep happy is nonsensical..
You can't put a price on happiness..
Those apps are flourishing because there are demands for them..
Whatever they do there,makes them happy and that is reason enough..

Tictoc, Snapchat? Where's the judgement?

Demand doesn't signify happiness. People aren't happy to eat bread, they just have to. But nobody has to use those apps.

But yes, let's all follow happiness. Do what makes you happy.
Re: How Much Do You Spend On Data Monthly by Waterbear(m): 10:35am On Oct 16, 2022
Emmyreal4:
wetin u dey download?

Ask MTN ... na them dey bill me...

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