If you’re an MTN customer and want to switch to the MTN Pulse tariff plan without paying anything, you’re in luck! This article will show you three ways to do it for free. Normally, changing plans on MTN is free, but they might charge you ₦102 if you switch again within 30 days. Don’t worry, whether you’ve never switched before or you just did, I will show you how to migrate to MTN Pulse for free—no charges attached. Let’s get started!
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Introduction
MTN Pulse is a well-liked tariff plan that provides fantastic perks and special deals to MTN users. Switching to MTN Pulse allows you to enjoy lower call rates, extra data, and use various additional services. Let’s now look into ways to switch to MTN Pulse without any charges, depending on whether you recently changed your tariff plan or not.
Migrating to MTN Pulse without Recent Tariff Plan Change
If you haven’t switched from another tariff plan in the past 30 days, you can switch to MTN Pulse without paying anything by following these steps:
Method 1: Text 406 to 312 and respond to the prompts to finalize your switch to Pulse.
Method 2: Dial *406*1# or *123*2*2# and follow the prompts to successfully switch to MTN Pulse.
Using these methods, you can switch to MTN Pulse for free, but only if you haven’t changed your MTN tariff plan in the last 30 days.
However, if you’ve already switched tariff plans within the last 30 days, you can still migrate to MTN Pulse without any charges by using one of the options that will be discussed from here on.
How to Migrate to MTN Pulse for Free
If you have migrated to another tariff plan within the past 30 days, don’t worry! There are alternative options available for you to migrate to MTN Pulse without any charges. Here are the options:
Method #1: Buying Pulse Nightlife Bundles:
MTN Pulse gives you Nightlife Bundles with big data allowances during certain night hours. These bundles are only for MTN customers on the Pulse tariff plan.
Here is the catch: When you initiate the purchase of MTN night plan bundles while you are not on Pulse, you will be notified in the process that you will be moved to Pulse.
If you proceed, the night plan bundle will be purchased, and you will be automatically moved to MTN Pulse without charges. That sounds good, right? So you can use this way to move to Pulse without paying for the tariff plan switching fee (N102), even when you have migrated from another plan within 30 days.
Read our post about the MTN Night Plan which starts from 11pm to 6am to learn how to subscribe to MTN night data plans and automatically switch to Pulse without any charges.
Method #2: Buying Pulse Special Bundles
MTN Pulse offers exclusive bundles just for its subscribers, combining data, call minutes, and SMS at affordable prices.
To switch to MTN Pulse for free by purchasing a Pulse Special Data bundle, follow these steps:
- Dial *406*6# to buy the 750MB data bundle for ₦300. OR Dial *406*2# to buy the 1.5GB data bundle for ₦500.
- Follow the prompts to complete the data purchase.
- You’ll receive a notification confirming your migration to Pulse.
- You’ll be automatically switched to MTN Pulse.
Method #3: Buying Special Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Bundles
Another way to join MTN Pulse without any charges is by subscribing to MTN Special Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Bundles. These bundles are specifically for Instagram, TikTok, or YouTube, which you can access while on the Pulse tariff plan.
If you want to switch to MTN Pulse without any charges, opting for Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Bundles might be a good choice for you.
To switch to Pulse by activating Pulse Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Bundles, follow these methods:
- USSD: Dial *406*4# and follow the prompts to directly activate the bundle through USSD.
- SMS: Send “INSTD1” to 312 to activate the Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Lite bundle, which gives you 350MB for ₦100 (valid for 1 day).
- SMS: Send “INSTD2” to 312 to activate the Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Heavy bundle, which gives you 1GB for ₦200 (valid for 7 days).
By using any of these methods, you’ll receive a notification that you’ll be moved to MTN Pulse. Go ahead and activate the data bundles, and you will be moved to MTN Pulse tariff plan without any charges, even if you’ve previously switched from one tariff plan to another within 30 days.
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How to check MTN pulse balance
To check your MTN Pulse balance, including airtime and data, follow these steps:
For Airtime Balance: Dial *310# on your MTN line. You’ll get a notification message showing your current airtime balance.
For Data Balance: Dial *323*4# on your MTN line, and your data balance will be displayed shortly. You’ll receive an SMS with more details about your remaining data balance.
Conclusion
Switching to MTN Pulse doesn’t have to cost you “a lot”. By following the right methods that have been shared in this article, based on your recent tariff plan change, you can still switch to MTN Pulse without paying anything and enjoy its exciting benefits.
Whether you haven’t changed your tariff plan in the last 30 days or you’ve recently switched plans, there are options available to meet your needs. Explore the regular migration process or consider buying the Pulse Special Bundles, Pulse Nightlife Bundles, or Special Instagram/TikTok/YouTube Bundles to enjoy the advantages of MTN Pulse.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is migration to MTN pulse free?
Yes, you can use the regular migration process (*406#) to switch to MTN Pulse without paying anything. You can follow these methods to switch to Pulse for free, especially if you’re concerned about being charged, perhaps because you’ve changed from one tariff plan to another in the last 30 days.
