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22 Years, One SIM, One Story by moscobabs(op): 4:17pm On Apr 10*

22 Years, One SIM, One Story

In 2004, as a young student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, I bought a SIM card from a new network that had just arrived in Nigeria. That network was Glo, and little did I know that small chip would stay with me for over two decades.

Through the years, that SIM witnessed everything—late-night calls with friends, business growth, family moments, tough times, and victories. It remained constant while life kept changing.

From the days of recharge cards and “Who go dash me card?” to today’s world of fast internet and social media, my number never changed. It became more than just a line—it became part of my identity.

Today, after 22 years, I finally upgraded my SIM to 4G. Same number, same journey—just a new level.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Some things just need an upgrade.

Cheers to growth, consistency, and evolution. 🥂

#22YearsStrong #From2004ToNow #GloNetwork #LifeJourney

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by rottable(m): 4:23pm On Apr 10

You are a legend for sticking to Glo through thick and thin. Your breed is really rare. You deserve an award for your brand loyalty😂😂😂

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by dgitrader(m): 4:28pm On Apr 10

2 decades on a mediocre network is a feat only the strong can handle. One big bottle of origin bitters for you. Even the employees of glo are using mtn/Airtel lines for peace of mind.

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by yarimo(m): 4:39pm On Apr 10

My sim card was bought in 2003 and I still have the sim pack with the CD plate in it intact. It was never stolen or misplace. Still using it

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by moscobabs(op): 4:44pm On Apr 10

dgitrader:
2 decades on a mediocre network is a feat only the strong can handle. One big bottle of origin bitters for you. Even the employees of glo are using mtn/Airtel lines for peace of mind.

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Kaczynski: 6:11pm On Apr 10

yarimo:
My sim card was bought in 2003 and I still have the sim pack with the CD plate in it intact. It was never stolen or misplace. Still using it

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Kharol1234: 6:53pm On Apr 10

My papa they on this table and him still they use the Glo SIM...

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Smartjeezy01(m): 8:04pm On Apr 10

My MTN sim is 25 years old last month.
The line is still active till today .

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by floss(m): 8:31pm On Apr 10

How many times have you done welcome back ?

I’ll give you your flowers if you’ve never done welcome back….

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by MMempire(m): 8:39pm On Apr 10

moscobabs:
22 Years, One SIM, One Story

In 2004, as a young student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, I bought a SIM card from a new network that had just arrived in Nigeria. That network was Glo, and little did I know that small chip would stay with me for over two decades.

Through the years, that SIM witnessed everything—late-night calls with friends, business growth, family moments, tough times, and victories. It remained constant while life kept changing.

From the days of recharge cards and “Who go dash me card?” to today’s world of fast internet and social media, my number never changed. It became more than just a line—it became part of my identity.

Today, after 22 years, I finally upgraded my SIM to 4G. Same number, same journey—just a new level.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Some things just need an upgrade.

Cheers to growth, consistency, and evolution. 🥂

#22YearsStrong #From2004ToNow #GloNetwork #LifeJourney

You bought the line from the Gloworld office that was with the conoil beside the school gate.
I represent "OrisunHallOfResidence".

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by WantsandMore: 9:02pm On Apr 10

Omo.... Treat your woman like you treat your glo sim 😀

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Maj196(m): 9:49pm On Apr 10

Glo was good back then and not now. You deserve an award from Mike Adenuga himself

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by PlutoPJ: 9:52pm On Apr 10

moscobabs:
22 Years, One SIM, One Story

In 2004, as a young student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, I bought a SIM card from a new network that had just arrived in Nigeria. That network was Glo, and little did I know that small chip would stay with me for over two decades.

Through the years, that SIM witnessed everything—late-night calls with friends, business growth, family moments, tough times, and victories. It remained constant while life kept changing.

From the days of recharge cards and “Who go dash me card?” to today’s world of fast internet and social media, my number never changed. It became more than just a line—it became part of my identity.

Today, after 22 years, I finally upgraded my SIM to 4G. Same number, same journey—just a new level.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Some things just need an upgrade.

Cheers to growth, consistency, and evolution. 🥂

#22YearsStrong #From2004ToNow #GloNetwork #LifeJourney

So we should fry stone?

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by SixSeven: 9:57pm On Apr 10

Your story will fit the profile of who the CBN guys want for their BVN update.

SixSeven:
1. One-time phone number change

Under the new rules, customers can now change the phone number linked to their BVN only once in their lifetime. The policy targets rising cases of SIM-swap fraud, where criminals take over phone numbers to gain access to bank accounts.

Customers are therefore advised to link their BVN to a secure, long-term phone number—preferably one already tied to their National Identification Number (NIN).

This rule is nonsense. As much as it makes sense, it is not a long term thinking. We do not have permanent phone numbers. The number tied to my NIN can expire. People can and should have the right to change numbers any number of times they want. Nigeria should decide whether they are using NIN or not. A phone number should not be a personal identifiable number, it is even dangerous. The other time Minister of Interior under Buhari said no passport without NIN. Now, CBN wants to limit your BVN with NIN and OTPhone number. Let's stop making life more difficult for the average Nigerian.

I'm imagining someone in an IDP camp reading this. Congratulations on having a consistent lifestyle over the years. Unfortunately, life is not linear for some others while the sun shines everyday on some roofs. Which artiste said he changed his number when he became famous again?

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by PlutoPJ: 10:41pm On Apr 10

You've changed women more than you change sim card

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by postigar(m): 10:51pm On Apr 10

We dey d same boat
My Sim card is over 20yrs old

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Ishilove: 10:56pm On Apr 10

I bought my sim in 2006 and it is still active. My second sim was in 2007, still active as well. Twenty years and nineteen years respectively... Shocking how time flies

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by hfinest1(m): 11:02pm On Apr 10

Wow... Y'all making me wanna cry, just thinking of how many sims I've used and how many times I've changed number in the last five years, not to talk of decades cry

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Mirasteel: 11:21pm On Apr 10

moscobabs:
22 Years, One SIM, One Story

In 2004, as a young student at The Polytechnic, Ibadan, I bought a SIM card from a new network that had just arrived in Nigeria. That network was Glo, and little did I know that small chip would stay with me for over two decades.

Through the years, that SIM witnessed everything—late-night calls with friends, business growth, family moments, tough times, and victories. It remained constant while life kept changing.

From the days of recharge cards and “Who go dash me card?” to today’s world of fast internet and social media, my number never changed. It became more than just a line—it became part of my identity.

Today, after 22 years, I finally upgraded my SIM to 4G. Same number, same journey—just a new level.

Not everything old needs to be replaced. Some things just need an upgrade.

Cheers to growth, consistency, and evolution. 🥂

#22YearsStrong #From2004ToNow #GloNetwork #LifeJourney

My dad has been using his first MTN sim till date, for 24 years now.

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by davillian(m): 11:58pm On Apr 10

Mine would be around that same age too

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by moscobabs(op): 7:32am On Apr 11

floss:
How many times have you done welcome back ?

I’ll give you your flowers if you’ve never done welcome back….

I never done it , the old sim is attached cutting from the main sim to Micro then cut to Nano.

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by floss(m): 11:16am On Apr 11

moscobabs:
I never done it , the old sim is attached cutting from the main sim to Micro then cut to Nano.

You are a keeper, maybe Nigeria economy would’ve done better under your care

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Gotocourt: 12:08pm On Apr 11

yarimo:
My sim card was bought in 2003 and I still have the sim pack with the CD plate in it intact. It was never stolen or misplace. Still using it

I dey wait for you for junction angry

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by nifemi25(m): 12:35pm On Apr 11

It has been long have been using my MTN line, just that I couldn't remember the exact date I bought it... Is there a code to confirm when I bought the sim ?

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by stevonics: 1:51pm On Apr 11

I bought mine (MTN) 6k around 2002-2003. After many years, i loaded some numbers that came with pack as airtime and it worked.

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Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by brain54(m): 2:35pm On Apr 11

I understand the point of your comment...

But glo... that's a shitty network. undecided

I used my MTN sim for years. I almost cried I couldn't replace that line cos I wasn't even in the location I could have replaced it.

I still feel bad about losing the number, my contacts on it etc. I had a sentimental attachment to that sim!

Re: 22 Years, One SIM, One Story by Bouncingbabyboy(m): 3:40pm On Apr 11

yarimo:
My sim card was bought in 2003 and I still have the sim pack with the CD plate in it intact. It was never stolen or misplace. Still using it

upload photos make i high on nostalgia small

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