MTN 10GB
₦4,500
per 30-day plan
- Widest 4G/5G coverage
- Includes 2GB night data and 10 call minutes
- Highest price per GB of the four
Best for: Heavy travellers who need coverage everywhere
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Mobile Data Plans: MTN vs Airtel vs Glo vs 9mobile: Prices Compared
Glo and 9mobile (T2) have the cheapest ~10GB plans at about ₦2,500–₦3,000 a month, while MTN's 10GB costs ₦4,500. Near 20GB, Glo's 16.5GB (₦5,000) is cheapest and Airtel's 25GB (₦8,000) and MTN's 20GB (₦7,500) are the priciest bundles.
Updated May 20268 optionsMedium confidenceper 30-day plan of about 10GB and about 20GB
Quick answer · May 2026
Cheapest: Glo 10.5GB at ₦2,500 – ₦3,000. Priciest: Airtel 25GB at ₦8,000. (per 30-day plan of about 10GB and about 20GB)
Price comparison
| Option | Typical price | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Glo 10.5GB Cheapest | ₦2,500 – ₦3,000 | per 30-day plan |
| 9mobile (T2) 11.5GB | ₦2,500 – ₦4,000 | per 30-day plan |
| Airtel 12GB | ₦4,000 | per 30-day plan |
| MTN 10GB | ₦4,500 | per 30-day plan |
| Glo 16.5GB | ₦5,000 | per 30-day plan |
| 9mobile (T2) 15GB | ₦5,000 | per 30-day plan |
| MTN 20GB | ₦7,500 | per 30-day plan |
| Airtel 25GB Priciest | ₦8,000 | per 30-day plan |
Typical retail ranges in Nigeria, May 2026, sorted cheapest first. The bar shows each range against the most expensive option.
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Each option at a glance
MTN 20GB
₦7,500
per 30-day plan
- Cheaper per GB than MTN 10GB
- Strong coverage in cities and highways
- Still dearer per GB than Glo or Airtel
Best for: MTN users streaming or working on mobile
Airtel 12GB
₦4,000
per 30-day plan
- More data than MTN 10GB for less
- Good 4G in major cities
- No exact 10GB or 20GB bundle
Best for: Budget users in Airtel-strong areas
Airtel 25GB
Priciest₦8,000
per 30-day plan
- Low price per GB for a big bundle
- Good for hotspotting a laptop
- Costs more upfront than 20GB plans
Best for: Laptop tethering and video calls
Glo 10.5GB
Cheapest₦2,500 – ₦3,000
per 30-day plan
- Cheapest ~10GB plan found
- Night data bonus
- Speeds and coverage less consistent than MTN
Best for: Lowest cost per month
Glo 16.5GB
₦5,000
per 30-day plan
- Cheapest per GB near 20GB
- Night data bonus
- No exact 20GB plan
- Network quality varies by area
Best for: Glo areas with good signal
9mobile (T2) 11.5GB
₦2,500 – ₦4,000
per 30-day plan
- Can be cheapest per GB
- Less congested network in some areas
- Smallest coverage footprint
Best for: Second SIM for cheap data
9mobile (T2) 15GB
₦5,000
per 30-day plan
- Competitive mid-size bundle
- Weak coverage outside cities
- No exact 20GB plan
Best for: T2 users in big cities
Specifications compared
| Feature | MTN 10GB | MTN 20GB | Airtel 12GB | Airtel 25GB | Glo 10.5GB | Glo 16.5GB | 9mobile (T2) 11.5GB | 9mobile (T2) 15GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data | 10GB + 2GB night | 20GB + 4GB night | 12GB | 25GB | 10.5–10.8GB + night bonus | 16.5GB + night bonus | 11.4–11.5GB | 15GB |
| Validity | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days | 30 days |
| Price per GB | ₦450/GB | ₦375/GB | ₦333/GB | ₦320/GB | ₦238–₦286/GB | ₦303/GB | ₦219–₦348/GB | ₦333/GB |
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What to check before you buy
Compare price per GB, not the bundle price; bigger bundles are usually cheaper per GB.
Check signal strength at home and work before switching network; cheap data on weak signal wastes money.
Night bonus data only works at set hours, so do not count it as daytime data.
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Frequently asked questions
Which network has the cheapest data in 2026?
Glo and 9mobile (T2) were cheapest for ~10GB at about ₦2,500–₦3,000 for 30 days. MTN's 10GB cost ₦4,500. Prices are from February–May 2026 lists.
How much is MTN 20GB monthly?
MTN's 30-day 20GB bundle cost ₦7,500 in 2026, with 4GB of night data included. That is about ₦375 per GB.
Is Airtel cheaper than MTN?
Usually, yes. Airtel's 12GB plan cost ₦4,000 against ₦4,500 for MTN's 10GB, and its 25GB cost ₦8,000 against ₦7,500 for MTN's 20GB.
Sources
How we check prices- Best Data Plans in Nigeria (2026): MTN, Airtel, Glo, T2 Mobile, Starlink & Fibre — Updated Prices — Mobility.com.ng, 2026-04
- Nigeria Data Plan Comparator 2026 — WTEC, 2026-05
