How to Share Data with Loved Ones on MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile Networks


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How to Share Data with Loved Ones on MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile Networks

Sharing data with loved ones on all networks (MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile) isn't something new. Most persons are aware of this but don't know how to go about it. This article will give you a smooth ride anytime you want to embark on this journey.
How to Share Data with Loved Ones on MTN, Glo, Airtel and 9mobile Networks

How to Share Data on MTN
1. To share data with loved ones on MTN, you must first register for MTN Data Share by dialing *131*2*1# or by sending REG to 131 via. You will receive a unique security PIN for registration afterwards. 

2. Change your security PIN by dialing *131*2*5# or by sending CHANGE, with your old pin typed right in front of the word 'change' and your new pin right after the old one, to 131 via SMS. For example, 'CHANGE 3456 7789,' where '3456' and ‘7789’ are your old and new PINs respectively. Please, don't include the punctuation when sending the message.

3. Once you’ve successfully changed your pin, add beneficiaries to your MTN Data Share account by dialing *131*2*3#. You can add up to 5 beneficiaries.

4. Once you have added beneficiaries, you (the sponsor) will be able to share your available data bundle with the added beneficiaries by sending the keyword Share to 131 or by simply dialing *131*2*4#.

How to Share Data on Glo
To share your data plan with your friends and family on Glo network,

1. Dial *127*01*recipient GLO number#

2. To stop sharing, dial *127*02*recipient GLO number#

Example:
1. To share, dial *127*01*08055357132#

2. To stop sharing, dial *127*02*08055357132#


How to Share Data on Airtel NG
It is very simple to share data with your loved ones using Airtel Smart Share services. You can transfer data in Megabytes and Gigabytes using a simple USSD code.

The Airtel Smart Share service consists of a bouquet of offerings that allows internet data bundles to be used by more than one customer in any of the following ways:

1. Me2U: sending a bundle from your currently active bundle.

2. Gifting: buy a bundle for another line.

Here’s how to share data on Airtel:

1. To share MB on Airtel, dial *141*1*5# and follow the menu prompt to change your pin and share data.

2. Dial *141# >> Select 5 for Data gifting and sharing >> Select Data Gifting or Data Me2U to continue. Please, note that the default PIN is 1234.

How to Share Data on 9mobile
To Share Data on 9mobile, simply dial *229*PIN*Volume of MB*9Mobile Number#. For example, to share 10MB of data, dial *229*1234*10*08095678901#.

To Change data transfer default Pin (0000), simply dial *247*Old PIN*New PIN#. For example: *247*0000*1456#.
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