Guide on How to do The MTN Night Plan (Pulse Data)

MTN Night Plan — often called the Pulse Nightlife bundle — is a special cheap data plan from MTN Nigeria that lets users browse the internet at a lower cost during off-peak hours. It’s ideal if you want to Get files, stream videos, use social media, or browse the web at night without spending a lot of airtime.

Key thing: This plan only works if your MTN line is on the MTN Pulse tariff plan — a youth-friendly prepaid plan with special rates and data bonuses.

MTN Pulse: The First Step

Before you can use the night plan, your MTN number must be on MTN Pulse, because the night bundles are part of that plan.

How to Migrate to MTN Pulse

Here are reliable ways to switch your line:

USSD Method

• Dial *406#
• Choose Option 1 – Migrate to Pulse
  This will change your tariff plan to MTN Pulse.

SMS Method

• Send 406 to 312 (free)
  This also switches you to MTN Pulse.

Note: If you already migrated recently, you might be charged a small fee if it’s within a short period.

MTN Night Plan Data Options & Prices

Once you’re on MTN Pulse, you can buy night data plans that work literally while you sleep — usually from 11 PM to 6 AM.

Here’s what’s usually available:

Data	Price (₦)	Time Active	Notes
250 MB	₦25	11 PM – 6 AM	Good for light browsing
500 MB	₦50	11 PM – 6 AM	Great for videos & Streaming

You can buy multiple bundles in one night — up to 2 GB total — but unused data doesn’t roll over to the next day.

Tip: Buying several bundles at once can be cheaper compared to regular daytime data prices — night data is often a better value if you only use the internet at night.

How to Activate MTN Night Plan (Step-by-Step)

You can subscribe to the night plan using USSD codes, the MyMTN App, or sometimes SMS (depending on MTN’s current settings). Here’s how:

1. USSD Method (Most Common)

1. Dial *406# on your MTN line.
2. Tap 3 – NightLife Bundles on the menu.
3. Pick the night data you want (e.g., 250 MB or 500 MB).
4. Confirm your choice and wait for the success message.

Why this is useful: It works directly from your phone without internet — perfect if you’re offline and want night bundles ready.

2. MyMTN App (Graphical Option)

1. Open or install MyMTN NG App (Google Play / App Store).
2. Go to Buy Data or Bundles.
3. Tap Night Plan or Nightlife Bundle.
4. Select your preferred option and pay with airtime or debit card.

Good for visual users who don’t like USSD menus.

3. SMS Method (Where Available)

Some guides note that sending codes like NT1 (for 250 MB) or NT2 (for 500 MB) to 131 or 312 can activate bundles, though this might be less reliable depending on the latest MTN updates.

When Can You Use the Night Plan?

Once the subscription is successful, the data becomes usable only between 11 PM and 6 AM. After that time window, the data expires and will not be available anymore — so it’s not part of your regular daily data.

Example: If you activate at 10:50 PM, your data is ready to use once it hits 11 PM. If you activate at 1:00 AM, it’s usable immediately but you lose earlier night time — so for full hours, activate around 11 PM.

How to Check Your Night Plan Balance

MTN might use separate balance codes for night data (because it doesn’t mix with your daytime balance). Common ways include:

Dial: *310#
Or check in the MyMTN NG App under your data balance.

If these don’t show night data, sometimes specific night balance codes appear in the USSD menu or your confirmation SMS.

Money-Saving Tips

Here are ways to get the most value from your MTN Night Plan:

Plan Smart

• Activate your bundle right before 11 PM so it lasts the full night.
• If you only need light browsing, the 250 MB plan is enough and cheaper.

Save Data

• Turn off app auto-updates.
• Use data-saving features in apps.
• Switch to lighter versions of apps (e.g., Facebook Lite).

Bundle Up

• Buy multiple night bundles instead of one big plan during the day — often cheaper.

Common Issues & Fixes

Here are answers to common questions people ask:

The night plan isn’t working yet it’s past 11 PM?
• Make sure you’re on MTN Pulse first.
• Your phone time must match real clock time — check your system clock.

I don’t see the “NightLife Bundles” option?
• Sometimes menus update — try directly dialing the key sequence (like *406# then pick the relevant option) or use the MyMTN App.

My data disappeared before 6 AM?
• Night data expires after its active hours, even if unused.

Quick Summary

• MTN Night Plan is cheap data valid at night (11 PM–6 AM).
• You must be on MTN Pulse before activating.
• *Dial 406# → NightLife Bundles to subscribe.
• You can stack up to about 2 GB per night.
• Use night bundles for streaming cheaply