This article is about the MTN 5G Data Plans, their codes, price, duration, and how to subscribe to them.
MTN recently launched its 5th generation network 5G in Nigeria with coverage only in some parts of the country. However, the service is still on the verge of growth as access to the 5G network is by having the MTN router device or from a 5G enabled device. but to use the network, you will need to get a data plan, here you will find out the MTN 5G data plan to use the internet at very super high speed.
Some of the supported smartphones are Nokia X10, Nokia X20, Nokia 8.3 5G, Redmi Note 10 5G, Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G, Vivo V23 5G, Vivo V25 5G, Huawei Mate 40 Pro 5G But with the 5G Router device, you can access the 5G network through your regular smartphones, tablets, laptop, etc.
According to MTN at the time of the 5G launch in Nigeria, users can subscribe to the router data plan to use the 5G network before a dedicated 5G data plan is carved out.
About MTN 5G Data Plans

These are the special data plans designed to be used on the 5G network that provides super spend internet that is 10x faster than the 4th generation network. the MTN 5G subscription plan category only has monthly data bundles and mega offers.
The MTN 5G data plan is available to be activated. Although, the data plans are more of like the regular 4G LTE in terms of price and volume. According to MTN, you can use the router data plans for 5G
If you are residing in one of the 8 states: Anambra, Borno, Edo, Imo, Kano, Lagos, Oyo, and Rivers including FCT that has the MTN 5G coverage and have a 5G enabled smartphone android or iOS, or have the 5G router device, you can begin to activate the 5G data plans
SEE: MTN 5G Coverage in Nigeria: How to Check The Covered Locations
List of MTN 5G Data Plan: Price and Subscribe Code in Nigeria
These are the MTN 5g data deals with their subscription codes.
5G DATA PLANS | PRICE (Naira) | DURATION | USSD CODE |
20GB | 5,500 | 30 days | *131*1*9*1# |
25GB | 6,000 | 30 days | *131*1*9*2# |
40GB | 11,000 | 30 days | *131*1*9*3# |
75GB | 16,500 | 30 days | *131*1*9*4# |
100GB | 20,000 | Unlimited | *131*1*9*7# |
120GB | 22,000 | 30 days | *131*1*9*5# |
200GB | 33,000 | 30 days | *131*1*9*6# |
MTN 5G Data Plan Code
The MTN 5G data plan code is *131*1*9#.
How to Subscribe to MTN 5G Data Plan
To activate MTN 5G data plan, dial *131*1# and select option 9: 5G Plans to buy any of the 20GB to 200GB data plans.
Alternatively, you can use the USSD code of each of the 5G bundles aforementioned above.
MTN 5G 100GB Free Data
This is a data bonus MTN reward customer for purchasing the 5G broadband Router device. to get this 100GB free 5G data, visit their nearest MTN outline to you and buy the 5G Router, you will be rewarded with free 100GB of data upon activation.
FAQs on MTN 5G Plans
Do I need A 5G SIM to use the 5G Data Plan?
No. To experience the power of 5G, you need a 5G phone or 5G router and a 4G-enabled SIM card.
How will I get the MTN 5G 100GB free data?
If you purchase our 5G broadband router, you’ll get a welcome offer of 100GB of data by texting 5GCPE to 131.
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2 Comments
Please can I use the plan on a 4G phone without using a 5g router
No. You will need a 5G enable phone to directly use the 5G plans or its service. Read this https://www.mtn.ng/5g/#location