Glo Announces New Data Prices, Subscribers to Get 200% Bonus

Glo Announces New Data Prices, Subscribers to Get 200% Bonus

  • Telecommunications giant Globacom has implemented a new data pricing structure for its subscribers
  • The updated data plans published on its website show that some plans have increased, while others have been replaced
  • The NCC recently approved telecom tariff adjustments, and telecom operators have promised to invest in infrastructure

Legit.ng journalist Dave Ibemere has over a decade of business journalism experience with in-depth knowledge of the Nigerian economy, stocks, and general market trends.

Techcommunications company Globacom has implemented a new data tariff plan as approved by the Nigerian Communications Commission.

The new pricing structure obtained from its website affected popular monthly and daily plans.

Glo Nigeria has announced new data plans and bundles for its subscribers
Glo releases new data plans for subscribers Photo credit: Anadolu Agency
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Background to telco tariff hike

In January 2025, Legit.ng reported that the NCC gave the green light for telecom companies in Nigeria to raise their tariffs by 50%.

These companies had first asked for a 100% increase, saying that their costs had gone up due to things like inflation, unstable foreign exchange rates, and higher operating expenses.

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The last time there was a major price increase in telecom services was back in 2013. Since then, the industry has gone through big changes, such as new technology and a much higher demand for internet services.

Telecom companies explained that the increase wasn’t about making more money but was necessary to keep their services running.

However, consumer rights groups opposed the move, saying it would hit poor people the hardest, especially those who rely on telecom services for work and staying connected.

In reply to the criticism, telecom providers promised that the new prices would come with better service quality.

Following the approval of the new tariff hike by the NCC, MTN and Airtel have already announced new prices for data, SMS and calls.

Summary of Glo's new data plans

Daily plans: Most have been downgraded, especially N100 and N200 bundles.

Weekly plans: Old 1.8 GB for N500 has now been replaced with 1.5 GB.

New higher-tier weekly plans introduced.

New data plans for Nigerians in Glo, MTN, Airtel
NCC approves new data plans Photo credit: ncc
Source: Getty Images

Snapshot of Glo data plans

Daily plans change

Plan price

Data Old

Data new

Changes

N50

50mb

45mb + 5mb= 50mb

NO change

N100

150MB (115mb+35mb)

100MB + mb = 105mb

-45mb (-30%)

N200

350MB (240mb+110mb)

210mb+25mb=235 mb

-115mb (-32.8%)

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Weekly data plans

Plan price

Data Old

Data new

changes

N500

1.8GB (800 MB+1 GB) for 14 days

1.5GB (500 MB+1 GB) for 7 days

0.3gb, shorter validity

Monthly data plans

Plan price

data old

data new

changes

N1,000

3.9gb

2.6gb (1.1gb+1.5gb)

-1.3gb (-33%)

N1,500

7.5gb

5GB (2gb+3gb)

-2.5gb (-33%)

N2,000

9.2gb

6.15gb (3.15gb +3gb)

3.05gb (-33%)

N2,500

10.8gb

7.25gb (4.25gb+3gb)

-3.55gb (-33%)

N3,000

14gb

10gb (8gb+2gb)

-4gb (-28.6%)

N4,000

18gb

2.5gb (10.5gb+2gb)

-5.5gb (-30.5%)

N5,000

24gb

16gb (13.5gb+2.5gb)

-8gb (-33%)

N6,000

Not available before

20.5gb

new plan

N8,000

29.5gb

28gb

-1.5gb (-5%)

N10,000

50gb

38gb

-12gb (-24%)

N15,000

93gb

64gb

29GB (-31%)

N20,000

138gb

107gb

-31gb (-22.5%)

A full breakdown of Glo data plans and the code to subscribe can be found here.

Glo 200% data bundle gift

Meanwhile, Glo has launched a new 200% data value back offer on every MiFi device bought at Gloworld outlets across Nigeria.

The company said in a press statement issued in Lagos that the 200 per cent data bonus would await new MiFi customers registering with new Glo SIMs.

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The new MiFi devices are available at the rate of N14,999 at all Gloworld outlets, the company’s one-stop shop across the country, ThisDay reports.

MTN announces new data bundles

In a similar development, Legit.ng reported that MTN also made changes to its data plan. 15GB weekly plan increased from N2,000 to N6,000.

Its 20GB plan was adjusted to N7,500, up from N5,500, while the 15GB plan would cost N6,500, up from N4,500.

On average, the new call rates represented an N4.60 increase from the previous N11 per minute charge, marking a 42% adjustment in voice call tariffs.

This article has been updated by head of business desk, Victor Enengedi, with additional information.

Proofreading by Kola Muhammed, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng

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Dave Ibemere (Senior Business Editor) Dave Ibemere is a senior business editor at Legit.ng. He is a financial journalist with over a decade of experience in print and online media. He also holds a Master's degree from the University of Lagos. He is a member of the African Academy for Open-Source Investigation (AAOSI), the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations and other media think tank groups. He previously worked with The Guardian, BusinessDay, and headed the business desk at Ripples Nigeria. Email: dave.ibemere@corp.legit.ng.

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