“Your data bundle is exhausted” I bet this is one of the most frustrating messages to receive from your network provider while trying to do something reasonable on the internet. At that moment, you would cherish a surprise data from your friends and loved ones.

Well, the good news is that data sharing is possible, and in this post, we’ll be looking at how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (MTN), the different mobile networks that offer data sharing services and how each of them works.

Get ready to learn how to send some lovely surprise data to your loved ones, especially on their special days. I believe you wouldn’t miss this didactic information for anything. Keep reading!

Here’s how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (Airtel)

Airtel allows sharing of data among its customers; this is under the umbrella of the Smart-Share service.

Smart-Share Service

This service in Airtel allows data usage by more than one customer.

This occurs in 2 categories which are;

1. Data Me2U
2. Data gifting

Data Me2U(Data Share)

This service allows you to transfer or share data from your existing data bundle or allowance to or with another Airtel customer.

How To Use Data Me2U

1. Dial *141#
2. Select 8 – Data gifting and sharing
3. Select 4 – Data Me2U

Then you can add the recipient’s number and share the data.

Note:

1. The maximum bundle allowed is 200Mb
2. All regular data bundle plans can use this service
3. The validity end date of the shared data is the same as the original data
4. You can share with a maximum of 2 people at a time

Data Gifting

Unlike Data Me2U, data isn’t shared or transferred here; you can buy data for another Airtel customer.

How To Use Data Gifting

1. Dial *141#
2. Select 8 – data gifting and sharing
3. Select 2 – Data gifting

Then you can gift your data

Note:

1. All regular data bundle plans can gift data
2. You can gift as many times as you desire and to as many people as you wish.

Here is how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (MTN)

MTN has many customer-friendly services, and data sharing is one of them. There are three methods of sharing or transferring data on MTN.

Methods of MTN Data Sharing

1. Data shared via USSD Code
2. Data shared via text message
3. Data shared via mobile app

How To Share Data On MTN Via USSD Code

To share data with another MTN customer, you can use this format;

1. Dial *131*7#
2. Select 1 – transfer from data balance
3. Enter the recipient’s number
4. Enter the amount and send
5. Select 1 for confirmation

You’ll be notified if the transfer is successful

How To Share Data On MTN Via Text Message

You can use this format to transfer data via text message on MTN

1. Tab on the new text icon on your messaging app
2. Type “transfer<recipient’s number> <data amount>

E.g., Transfer 08012345678 200

3. Send to 131

You’ll be notified for a successful transfer

How To Share Data On MTN Via Mobile App

If you don’t have the mobile app, you can download it from the Play Store and start with your registered MTN line.

When you open the app, follow the following steps;

1. Click on the Share button
2. Select data
3. Enter the amount and recipient’s number
4. Click on the proceed button
5. Add your transfer pin and send

You’ll be notified for a successful transfer

How To Share Data On MTN For Postpaid Subscribers

MTN Postpaid Subscribers can also benefit from data sharing by following these simple steps;

1. Activate the appropriate data plan that allows this share
2. You’ll need to register for this data share in order to get the default pin. To do this; Dial *131*2*1#
3. You’ll be asked to change the default pin to something you can remember

To do this; dial *131*2*5# and change your pin

4. You’ll then add beneficiaries to your MTN shared Data bundle by dialing *131*2*3#
   • A maximum of 5 beneficiaries are allowed.
5. After this, you can share your data with your beneficiaries by dialing*131*2*4#

Here is how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (Glo)

Data sharing on the GLO network is quite simple. It only requires a simple USSD Code or Text Message.

Steps To Sharing Data On GLO Vis Text Message

1. Type “Share (recipient’s number)

E.g., Share 08012345678

2. Send to 127

Then you’ll be notified if the transfer was successful

Steps To Sharing Data On GLO Via USSD Code

1. Dial *127*01*recipient’s number#

You’ll be notified if the transfer is successful

Here is how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (9Mobile)

9mobile, like other networks, allow data sharing.

There are two types of data sharing for 9mobile customers;

1. 9mobile family share data plan
2. 9mobile data transfer

9MOBILE FAMILY SHARE DATA PLAN

This consists of a maximum number of 5 people you can share your data with, and renewal is possible.

To Access This Service;

1. Dial *917#, buy your desired standard data plan
2. Dial *229*9*pin*data quota*recipient’s number*3#
3. OR dial *200# to follow the options in the menu

9mobile Data Transfer

This is the normal data transfer

• A maximum of 200Mb can be shared at a time
• A maximum of 1000Mb can be shared in a day

To Access This Service;

1. Dial *229*pin*data volume*recipient’s number#

Data Gifting On 9Mobile

You can also gift data on 9mobile through the following process;

1. Dial *data plan code*recipient’s number#

You’ll be notified when it’s successful

Conclusion

Data sharing comes in handy on rainy days; therefore, having knowledge about how how to share data on all Nigeria mobile network (MTN) is done is very important.

Data sharing is not meant only for emergencies, don’t wait for your loved ones to ask for data; get the code for your network provider and surprise them today with a little data bundle. This show of love goes a long way. Leverage this piece of information as data sharing is multipurpose, and you can’t predict when you’ll need it. Thanks for reading!