Key takeaways
- MTN Ghana doesn’t offer free browsing, but you can earn free data through rewards and special app offers.
- You can earn up to 2.5 GB of free data with MTN Rewards points, 500 MB from the myMTN app, and 1 GB monthly on the Ayoba app.
- Maximise your free data by setting data limits, limiting background data, and using Wi-Fi when available.
Internet access is essential for communication, information, and entertainment. However, the rising cost of data is often a barrier for many. In this article, we’ll show you three ways to get free data for browsing on MTN Ghana so you can stay connected without worries.
How to get free data on MTN Ghana?
MTN Ghana doesn’t have a free browsing offer, but there are various packages that provide free browsing data for social media and video streaming. Let’s explore these offers in detail.
MTN Rewards
MTN rewards loyal customers with points when they use their MTN number for calling, browsing, or MTN Mobile Money. These points can be redeemed as free data, talk time, and discount codes for affiliated shops.
You can earn up to 2.5 GB of free data depending on the points accumulated. To access this offer, you must first check your accrued points to know how much data you can redeem with your points.
You can check your points accrued by:
- Dial *550#.
- Select MTN Rewards.
- Select 99 for More.
- Select Check Point Balance.
- You will receive a message indicating your points.
To redeem your free data with your points:
- Dial *550#.
- Select MTN Rewards.
- Select 99 for More.
- Select Redeem Points.
- Select Data Bundle.
- Choose your preferred package (daily, weekly, or monthly).
- Choose the data value based on the points you have accrued.
- Select 1 to confirm your bundle package.
- Your credited data will be confirmed by an SMS.
Enjoy your free data from MTN Ghana!
Note: You can also get free browsing data when you purchase MTN products, such as Turbonet, Fibre Broadband, or MiFi.
myMTN Ghana
The myMTN Ghana app provides access to MTN products and services, such as buying airtime and data, mobile money, and more. When you download and log in to the app for the first time, MTN rewards you with 500 MB for browsing.
Ayoba app
The Ayoba app is an all-in-one app that allows you to send and receive messages, make calls (both voice and video), play games and music, and share photos, among other features.
As an MTN user, you get 1 GB of free data for browsing each month on the Ayoba app, with a daily limit of 250 MB. You can download the app from the Google Play Store or App Store.
How to maximise your free data?
You can maximise your free data by optimising your usage to ensure it lasts longer. Here are some ways to do this:
- Set data usage limits.
- Use data-saving modes.
- Reduce video/music streaming quality.
- Limit background data usage for apps you don’t use frequently
- Turn off automatic app updates on mobile data.
- Use Wi-Fi whenever possible.
FAQs
How to borrow 1GB of data from MTN?
You can borrow 1 GB on the MTN XtraTime service by dialling *506# and following the prompts. However, your borrowing limit depends on how frequently you use the service. If 1 GB isn’t available, you can borrow up to your current limit. Frequently using the service can increase this limit over time.
Does MTN’s free data expire?
Yes, MTN’s free data expires. Ayoba’s free data lasts one month, myMTN’s free data lasts three days, and MTN data rewards have daily, weekly, and monthly expiry options.
Conclusion
Stay connected without worrying about data costs. Use the offers outlined in this article to browse the internet for free. Don’t forget to let us know about your experiences with these offers in the comment section.
