
MTN Pulse is a prepaid tariff plan offered by MTN, primarily in Nigeria, designed to meet the communication and data needs of young people, offering a variety of benefits. MTN Pulse provides a flat rate for calls across all local networks and offers a variety of special and discounted data bundles and perks.
Here is a summary of the plan, its benefits, and how to join:
Key Benefits and Features (Nigeria)
Call Rate: A flat rate of 23 kobo per second for calls across all local networks in Nigeria.
Special Data Bundles: Access to special and affordable data offers for Pulse customers, including:
Pulse Stream Bundles: Special data bundles for social media and streaming apps like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Audiomack, and YouTube (e.g., 1GB for N300 valid for 3 days).
Pulse Nightlife Bundles: For example, 500MB for N75, usable between specific night hours (up to 2 GB daily limit).
Other Data Plans: Other special daily and weekly data packages with bolt-on services.
Campus Zone Offers: Some versions of the plan offer data bonuses for subscribers using data within designated campus zones.
Pulse Points: A reward system where you earn points for migrating to the plan, making voice calls, and activating selected data bundles. These points can then be redeemed for data bundles.
Migration Cost: Migration into the Pulse plan is free for the first time in 30 days. Subsequent migrations within 30 days are charged N102. Migration is also free if you subscribe to a Pulse Special Bundle.
How to Join MTN Pulse (Nigeria)
All MTN Prepaid customers are eligible to migrate to the Pulse tariff plan. You can migrate using any of the following methods:
1. USSD: Dial *406*1# or *123*2*2# on your MTN line.
2. SMS: Text the word 406 to 312.
3. myMTN App: Log on to the myMTN NG App, go to your current plan, click on ‘Change Plan’, and select ‘MTN Pulse’.
Essential Info About Pulse Points
MTN Pulse Points are part of a reward system designed exclusively for MTN Pulse prepaid tariff plan subscribers. They serve as a loyalty bonus that you can accumulate and redeem.
Here is a breakdown of the key information:
How to Earn MTN Pulse Points
You earn Pulse Points primarily by performing certain activities while on the MTN Pulse tariff plan:
Activating Select Data Bundles: You receive points when you buy specific data plans, including:
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly data plans.
Nightlife bundles.
IG/TikTok/YouTube bundles (Pulse Stream bundles).
First-Time Migration: You are often awarded points for migrating to the MTN Pulse tariff plan for the first time.
Voice Calls: In some instances, making a certain cumulative amount of voice calls daily (e.g., 5 minutes) can also earn you points.
Note: You will not receive Pulse Points if you activate a data plan using your existing Pulse Points, or a combination of Pulse Points and airtime.
What Pulse Points Can Be Used For
The main purpose of Pulse Points is to redeem them for data:
Free Data: You can exchange your accumulated points for various data bundles, including:
Daily, Weekly, and Monthly data plans.
Nightlife bundles.
Pulse Stream bundles.
Data Discount: You can also combine your Pulse Points with airtime to purchase eligible data bundles. The points will be deducted first, and your airtime will cover the remaining balance.
Note: You cannot use Pulse Points to make voice calls.
Validity and Eligibility
Eligibility: You must be an active subscriber on the MTN Pulse tariff plan to earn, accumulate, and redeem Pulse Points. If you migrate out of the Pulse plan, you will lose your points.
Validity: Pulse Points typically have an expiration period, which is often one calendar year (e.g., January 1st to December 31st). Any unused points are cleared upon expiry.