A mobile data bundle for you!

Ben Uzor Jr

               

When you decide to buy a cell phone, beyond simply choosing which phone you wish to purchase, you must also consider what kind of data bundle to buy. There are so many data bundles in the market right now but I have found that the cheap internet browsing packages in Nigeria ranges from N1, 000 to N3, 500. Telecommunications operators are shifting attention towards deepening their share of revenue from data service provisioning. Network operators such as Glo mobile, Swift Networks, Etisalat, Airtel (Former Zain), Visafone, MTN, and Multilinks have some of the most pocket friendly internet bundles in Nigeria. In this article, I will focus on the price of the internet bundles rather than the quality of the internet service. Most telecom firms in Nigeria do not offer consistent service quality throughout the country. A network may offer quality service in an area and poor services in other areas. I will leave it to the user to determine quality issues. Here are some internet packages:

Visafone 1.2GB Internet Browsing Plan

The Visafone 1.2GB internet bundle is now the best priced internet bundle money can buy at N3, 000. It offers 24 hours browsing and puts Visafone in a good position. However, the Visafone 1.2GB browsing bundle is only available on EVDO (3G) coverage area. In addition, it is a mobile bundle. However, if experience with GSM operators is anything to go by, it will work with internet modems. So, if you need more than 500MB within 30 days, this data bundle may meet your browsing needs.

1GB Internet Browsing Plan

This is our most preferred deal for cheap internet browsing in Nigeria on GSM. The 1GB internet browsing bundle offers 30-day 24/7 internet access limited to 1GB data for N3, 000. Currently two networks offer the 1GB bundle, they are Glo and Airtel. It strikes the right balance between price, convenience, and data usage limit. Although both offer the same deal, I recommend Glo, because they seem to offer better quality internet service than Airtel.

If you need more than 500MB data access in a month, Airtel or Glo 1GB internet browsing package is your best choice. It is imperative to stress that depending on your browsing needs, the 1GB may be too much for you especially if you browse with your mobile phone. If your monthly internet browsing need is less than 400MB, the 1GB internet bundle is not the best for you. You should consider Glo Always Micro, MTN 500MB, Swift Liberty Plus, or MTN 250MB.

500MB internet browsing package

Etisalat 500MB internet browsing bundle was the first 500MB internet browsing bundle and at launch was the best priced internet bundle in Nigeria offering 500MB for N3,000. However, Glo with its aggressive pricing has since made this package less attractive. But, MTN has brought new spark to the 500MB bundle by pricing it at N2, 000. At N2, 000, the MTN 500MB mobile internet bundle makes more sense. 500MB is a good deal if you need more than 200MB but less than 500MB in a month. Etisalat has now revamped its 500MB browsing plan pricing it similar to MTN at N2, 000. Airtel and Swift now also offer 200MB at N2, 000.

200MB internet browsing packages

Etisalat, Airtel and Glo offer 200MB internet browsing bundles priced at N1, 000. The 200MB internet package from Glo, Airtel, and Etisalat are great deals for browsing directly on your mobile phone. If you need less than 200MB in a 30-day period these browsing deals are very compelling. They are great for entry level users, definitely better than going to a cyber cafe. The 200MB internet browsing bundles from Glo and Etisalat are our best pick for entry level internet package if you want 24/7 internet access on your mobile phone. The 200MB Internet browsing plan are not for users who do lots of downloads and uploads. Remember that once you use up your 200MB internet browsing allocation, even if it is just 2 hours after you activated, your internet access will be deactivated. Hence the 200MB internet browsing plan, although better than 100MB internet browsing bundles, is for users with limited internet needs. So, what are you waiting for? Go out there and get the best data bundle for you.