Activating roaming on your MTN line when traveling from Nigeria to abroad can enable you to stay in touch with family, business partners, and friends even though the country you travel to is very, very far away. MTN network makes your traveling experiences pleasant.
In this article, I will be discussing with you how to activate MTN roaming in Nigeria and the list of countries where MTN roaming works step by step.
If you want to know how to activate MTN roaming when traveling from Nigeria to another country, please read this post to an end as everything has been discussed one by one in it.
MTN network has a variety of roaming offers that can save you some discounts during your trip with over 500 roaming partners in more than 150 countries and islands across the world.
Tips for MTN international roaming in Nigeria
Before you start the steps to roaming your MTN line, here are a few tips;
#1. Tips before traveling
- Confirm that MTN has a roaming partner in the destination you are traveling to.
- Check that you have enough credit for subscribing to roaming. To check your credit balance, please dial *556#.
- If there is insufficient credit, you can load a recharge card to your line using your bank’s mobile, myMTN App, or vouchers.
Please note that in the event that you do not purchase a bundle, ‘pay as you go‘ rates apply to voice calls, SMS, incoming calls, and data services
#2. Tips after you’re in abroad
- To enjoy data roaming, go to settings and turn on your ‘data roaming’
- Set the phone on 3G or 4G where applicable.
- To subscribe to any roaming bundle, dial *123*4# or open myMTN App on your device and set it up. However, before buying a bundle, check eligible countries while dialing *123*4#
- If you are having any questions or you feel to be helped, you can simply contact MTN customer care via myMTN App by selecting ”Contact us” son Menu), on Twitter @MTN180, on WhatsApp 09033000001 or visit their outlet nationwide.
MTN roaming rate
The roaming rate is the rate at which the deduction of airtime and data in your SIM occurs in the process of using it to make calls, send an SMS message, or browse with it. It usually deducts as soon as immediately you start using it.
MTN roaming rate differs from region to region and country to country. The roaming rate of the customer in the UK is not the same as the one in the USA. To measure or determine the roaming of all countries where MTN roaming works, please click here to visit the MTN website and select the country where you want to know its roaming.
Roaming bundles for MTN and how to activate
Roaming Bundles allow you to enjoy discounted rates on outgoing calls, incoming calls, outgoing SMS, and Data while roaming in selected destinations and partner networks.
You can also enjoy free incoming calls from home while abroad within the validity period.
MTN roaming bundle plan can be purchased in small quantity or large quantities mostly depending on the periodicity of your travel. If you are going to stay long, then buying the small quantity plan is ideal.
You can activate any of the MTN Roaming Bundles by dialing *131*5# or dial *123*4# and selecting the plan of your choice. Alternatively, if you have downloaded myMTN App on your mobile device, you can also subscribe through it.
Roaming bundles for the MTN network and their price and validity period are shown below:
#1. Voice + Data Bundle
This bundle has a small, medium, and large bundle size which consists of outgoing/incoming minutes, Data, and outgoing SMS depending on the bundle size.
| Bundle Type | Small | Medium | Large |
| Price | N5,000 | N10,000 | N15,000 |
| Incoming call minutes | 40 | 60 | 75 |
| Outgoing call minutes | 25 | 45 | 100 |
| Outgoing SMS | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| Data (MB) | NA | 100 | 200 |
| Validity | 7 days | 14 days | 30 days |
#2. Data Only Bundle
This bundle gives you only data volume for browsing.
| Bundle Type | Small | Medium | Large |
| Price | N1,500 | N3,000 | N5,000 |
| Data Volume | 250MB | 750MB | 1.5GB |
| Validity | 14 days | 30 days | 30 days |
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Countries in which to use MTN data roaming bundle
Presently, the eligible countries where you can browse with MTN data roaming is the country where MTN operates only. The list of the countries where MTN operates are:
- Afghanistan
- Benin
- Botswana
- Cameroon
- Cote D’Ivoire
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Iran, Liberia
- Republic of the Congo
- Rwanda
- South Africa
- South Sudan
- Sudan,
- Swaziland
- Uganda and
- Zambia.
MTN Nigeria data roaming bundle and how to activate
The types of MYTN data roaming bundles shown below give you access to browse the internet in any country where there is an MTN roaming service.
| Bundle Type | Small | Medium | Large |
| Price | N5,000 | N10,000 | N12,000 |
| Data Volume | 250MB | 750MB | 1GB |
| Validity | 14 days | 30 days | 30 days |
The countries where MTN roaming service is available are; Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo DR, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Tanzania, United States of America, Zambia.
And to activate the MTN data roaming bundle, dial *556# or *559*81# and follow the prompts.
How to check MTN roaming bundle balance
The code to check your MTN roaming bundle balance differs from the type of roaming bundle you purchased. If it is a voice + data roaming bundle you purchased, to check your balance, just simply dial *556# or *559*81#.
| BUNDLE TYPE | USSD CODE |
|---|---|
| Roaming Voice + Data Bundle | *556# or *559*81# |
| Roaming Data Bundle | *556# or *559*82# |
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MTN international roaming countries
Eligible Voice + Data destinations:
Afghanistan, Benin, Botswana, Cameroon, Canada, Cote d’Ivoire, Congo DR, Denmark, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Hungary, Iran, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Lesotho, Liberia, Malta, Mozambique, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Congo, Romania, Rwanda, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, South Sudan, Spain, Sudan, Swaziland, Turkey, Uganda, United Kingdom, Tanzania, United States of America, Zambia
Eligible destinations (MTN Countries ONLY):
| Country | Operator |
| Afghanistan | Areeba Afghanistan BICS Hub (AFGAR) |
| Benin | Spacetel Benin BICS Hub (BENSP) |
| Botswana | MASCOM Wireless BICS Hub (BWAGA) |
| Cameroon | MTN CAMEROON BICS Hub (CMRMT) |
| Cote D’Ivoire | MTN CI BICS Hub (CIVTL) |
| Ghana | Scancom Limited (MTN) BICS Hub (GHASC) |
| Guinea | Areeba-Guinee S.A BICS Hub (GINAG) |
| Guinea-Bissau | Spacetel Guinea Bissau SA (MTN Bissau) BICS Hub (GNBSB) |
| Iran | Irancell Telecommunications Services Company (MTN Irancell) |
| Liberia | Lonestar Communications Corporation (Lonestarcell) BICS Hub (LBRLC) |
| Republic of the Congo | MTN Congo BICS Hub (COGLB) |
| Rwanda | MTN RWANDACELL BICS Hub (RWAMN) |
| South Africa | MTN South Africa BICS Hub (ZAFMN) |
| South Sudan | MTN South Sudan BICS Hub (SSDMN) |
| Sudan | MTN Sudan BICS Hub (SDNBT) |
| Swaziland | Swazi MTN Limited BICS Hub (SWZMN) |
| Uganda | MTN Uganda Ltd BICS Hub (UGAMN) |
| Zambia | MTN ZAMBIA BICS Hub (ZMB02) |
Eligible destinations (Rest of the World)
| Country | Operator |
|---|---|
| Afghanistan | Areeba Afghanistan BICS Hub (AFGAR) |
| Benin | Spacetel Benin BICS Hub (BENSP) |
| Botswana | MASCOM Wireless BICS Hub (BWAGA) |
| Cameroon | MTN CAMEROON BICS Hub (CMRMT) |
| Canada | Bell Mobility Rogers Communications Canada Inc. SaskTel TELUS Communications |
| Cote D’Ivoire | MTN CI BICS Hub (CIVTL) |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | Vodacom Congo RDC S.A. BICS Hub (CODVC) |
| Germany | Telefonica Germany GmbH AND Co. OHG Telekom Deutschland GmbH Key2Roam Hub (DEUD1) Vodafone D2 GmbH BICS Hub (DEUD2) |
| Ghana | Scancom Limited (MTN) BICS Hub (GHASC) |
| Greece | Vodafone – Panafon S.A. BICS Hub (GRCPF) |
| Guinea | Areeba-Guinee S.A BICS Hub (GINAG) |
| Guinea-Bissau | Spacetel Guinea Bissau SA (MTN Bissau) BICS Hub (GNBSB) |
| Hungary | Vodafone Hungary Ltd (VRAM) BICS Hub (HUNVR) |
| Iran | Irancell Telecommunications Services Company (MTN Irancell) |
| Ireland | Vodafone Ireland Plc BICS Hub (IRLEC) |
| Italy | Vodafone Omnitel N.V. BICS Hub (ITAOM) |
| Lesotho | Vodacom Lesotho (Pty) Ltd BICS Hub (LSOVL) |
| Liberia | Lonestar Communications Corporation (Lonestarcell) BICS Hub (LBRLC) |
| Malta | Vodafone Malta Limited BICS Hub (MLTTL) |
| Mozambique | Vodacom Mozambique s.a.r.l BICS Hub (MOZVC) |
| Netherlands | Libertel-Vodafone BICS Hub (NLDLT)T-Mobile Netherlands B.V. (NLDPN) |
| New Zealand | Two Degrees Networks Ltd BICS Hub (NZLNH) |
| Portugal | Vodafone Portugal – Telecomunicacoes Pessoais S.A. BICS Hub (PRTTL) |
| Republic of the Congo | MTN Congo BICS Hub (COGLB) |
| Romania | Vodafone Romania S.A. BICS Hub (ROMMF) |
| Rwanda | MTN RWANDACELL BICS Hub (RWAMN) |
| Saudi Arabia | Etihad Etisalat Company Saudi Telecom Company (STC) Zain Saudi Arabia |
| South Africa | MTN South Africa BICS Hub (ZAFMN) |
| South Sudan | MTN South Sudan BICS Hub (SSDMN) |
| Spain | Telefonica Moviles Espana S.A. (ESPTE) Vodafone Espana BICS Hub (ESPAT) |
| Sudan | MTN Sudan BICS Hub (SDNBT) |
| Swaziland | Swazi MTN Limited BICS Hub (SWZMN) |
| Turkey | Vodafone Telekomunikasyon A.S. BICS Hub (TURTS) |
| Uganda | MTN Uganda Ltd BICS Hub (UGAMN) |
| United Kingdom | Telefonica UK Limited Vodafone Ltd BICS Hub (GBRVF) |
| United Republic of Tanzania | Vodacom Tanzania Limited BICS Hub (TZAVC) |
| United States of America | AT&T (USACG) |
| Zambia | MTN ZAMBIA BICS Hub (ZMB02) |
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