Airtel as one of the largest telecommunication company in Nigeria, oftentimes it create new data plans that are usually more affordable than the existing ones, an example is this 2.5GB for 500 Naira data plan. As usual, we took it as a duty to update you with the latest data offers.
This plan is one of the latest data offers on Airtel network. In this article, we are going to talk about the plan in detail and provide you with all the necessary code and guide for activating it.
About Airtel 2.5GB for 500 data plan
The Airtel 2.5GB for 500 is a discounted data plan that allows subscribers to get 2.5 Gigabytes of data at a rate of N500 price only. The plan is categorized by Airtel as Data++ alongside other plans like 11GB for N3000, 15GB for N4000, and 22GB for N5000.
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The 2.5GB N500 Airtel Data++ plan can be used for all internet activities, it can also be used on any internet-enabled device such as Android, iPhone, and other smartphone devices.
As an Airtel customer, old or new, you are automatically eligible for the plan.
Having know this brief about the plan, let’s get to know the code and how to subscribe to the plan
Airtel 2.5GB for 500 Codes
The code for the Airtel 2.5GB for 500 Naira plan is *312*511#. This is the direct short code and it can be used to subscribe to the plan in one click.
Alternatively, use *312*504# which is an alternate code to *312*511#.
How to Subscribe to the plan
Before activating the Airtel 2.5GB for N500 plan, ensure you have at least N500 airtime on your line then dial *312*511#. Airtel will deduct 500 Naira from your line and activate the 2.5GB data for you instantly. If you repeat the same process, you can get 5GB at N1000 rate.
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Alternatively, you can subscribe to the 500 for 2.5GB plan on Airtel by following these steps:
- Dial *312#
- Select the option: “Data Plans”
- Select the option: “More Data(Data++)
- Choose “500/2GB/2days” data plan
- Confirm your selection to subscribe
If everything is done correctly and all conditions are met, Airtel will activate the plan for you immediately and deduct 500 Naira from your Airtime balance.
Validity of the Airtel 500 for 2.5GB Plan
This plan is a daily plan category and it is valid for 2 days. When you have the plan active on your line, all unused data will expire after 48 hours of subscription.
What to do if the plan is not available?
There are instances whereby you will not find the Airtel 2.5GB for 500 plan or instead, you will only see 2GB plan. In this case, try looking for the plan on the Airtel data code menu by dialing *312#. Sometimes it will be listed as a special offer.
At the time of writing this article, the 2.5GB for 500 plan is listed as Valentines’ data offer on the *312# menu.
Again, if the 2.5GB data plan for 500 is not available as a Valentine or special offer, navigate to the Data++ list on *312# and subscribe to the closest bundle which is 2GB for 500 Naira, or dial *312*504#.
Is the 2.5GB for 500 Plan valid for 14 days?
No. The Airtel 2.5GB or 2GB for 500 data plan is valid 2 days online. However, you might come across other sources saying it is valid for 14 days when activated via *312*242#, but that is not true as the code returns invalid when dialed.
How to check your 2.5GB for 500 Naira data plan.
When you have an active 2.5GB data++ plan, you can monitor and check your data balance by dialing *323#. Airtel will send an SMS containing the details of your data balance.
Conclusion
The Airtel 2.5GB plan is unique on it own as heavy and light data users can easily subscribe to. Make sure you follow all instructions accordingly.
