{"id":5211,"date":"2024-10-25T11:49:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-25T11:49:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/?p=5211"},"modified":"2025-03-03T16:57:27","modified_gmt":"2025-03-03T16:57:27","slug":"how-to-check-data-balance-on-mtn-airtel-glo-9mobile","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/how-to-check-data-balance-on-mtn-airtel-glo-9mobile","title":{"rendered":"How To Check Data Balance on MTN, Airtel, GLO, &amp; 9Mobile"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be like <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nairaland.com\/7967868\/data-been-happening-it-only\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this person on Nairaland<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who wasted 24 hours trying to figure out what was wrong with his data only to find out that he had exhausted his data.\u00a0 If you are also among the people who rely on network notifications to monitor data, there are often cases of inconsistencies in sending the notices. Suddenly realizing that you are out of data can mess with your mood, especially in the middle of work or a trending video.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The good news is that every major network in Nigeria (MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9Mobile) offers multiple ways to check your data balance quickly and easily. With these alternatives, you can try another when one fails.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide will show you the updated methods for checking MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile data balance. Let\u2019s get right into it!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Check MTN Data Balance In Nigeria<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Checking your<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/data\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> balance on MTN is straightforward. You can use any of the following methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USSD code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MyMTN NG App<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Via SMS<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chat With Zigi on WhatsApp\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>1. MTN USSD CODE<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The USSD code to check your MTN data balance is <\/span><b>*323# <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and no longer<\/span><b> *559#. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To use this code:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial <\/span><b>*323# <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your MTN SIM and a four-option notice will be displayed on your screen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5649 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-70.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"316\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/316;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Type \u201c<\/span><b>4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d in the response space to select the \u201c<\/span><b>Balance Check<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201d option<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Press send<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5650 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-71.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"243\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/243;\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An SMS will immediately come up showing the status of your data balance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check the other updated USSD codes for other activities on your MTN SIM below:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/airtime\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> balance check: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*310#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data balance check: <\/b><b><i>*323#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge airtime: <\/span><b><i>*311* Voucher PIN #<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrow airtime: <\/span><b><i>*303#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy data: <\/span><b><i>*312#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/transfer-airtime-mtn-to-mtn\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share airtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/how-to-transfer-data-mtn\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b><i>*321#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value-added services: <\/span><b><i>*305#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/link-nin-to-mtn-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link your NIN to your MTN line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b><i>*996#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check your mobile phone number<\/span><b><i>*123*1*1#\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>2. MyMTN NG App<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you don\u2019t have the MyMTN NG app, you can download it on the Google Play store. It is also a convenient way to monitor your MTN activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5651 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-72.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"371\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/371;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once downloaded, sign up and log in, and your data and airtime balance will displayed on your dashboard as seen above.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>3. How To Check MTN Data Balance Via SMS<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will find this method easy the most because all you have to do is Send \u201c2\u201d to 312, and MTN will reply with your current data balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5652 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-73.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"512\" height=\"377\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 512px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 512\/377;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>4. Chat With Zigi on WhatsApp<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5653 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-74.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"499\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 499px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 499\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your MTN data balance by sending a message to MTN\u2019s AI assistant (Zigi) on the WhatsApp number +234 903 300 0001 and following the prompts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Check Airtel Data Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can check your Airtel data balance either with the USSD code or the Airtel mobile app.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is The Code to Send Data Balance on Airtel?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The code to check your data balance on Airtel is <\/span><b>*323#<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Dial the code on your Airtel sim and follow the prompts to check your data balance.\u00a0 Airtel will display your data balance on the screen. Here are the other updated codes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airtime balance check: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*310#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data balance check: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*323#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge airtime: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*311* Voucher PIN #<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrow airtime: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*303#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy data: *312#<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/transfer-data-airtel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share mobile data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/transfer-airtime-on-airtel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*321#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value-added services: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*305#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/link-nin-to-airtel-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link your NIN to your Airtel line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*996#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Check Airtel Data Balance With Airtel Thanks App<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Download the Airtel Thanks app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log in with your Airtel mobile number<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will see your data balance on the home screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5654 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/unnamed-76.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"412\" height=\"512\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 412px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 412\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Check GLO Data Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To check the data balance on your Glo line, use any of these methods:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USSD code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Glo Caf\u00e9 App\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>1. USSD Code<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On your dialer, enter <\/span><b>*323#<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tap the call button, and you will see your Glo data balance instantly. Below are the other updated USSD codes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airtime balance check: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*310#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data balance check: <\/b><b><i>*323#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge airtime: <\/span><b><i>*311* Voucher PIN #<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrow airtime: <\/span><b><i>*303#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy data: <\/span><b>*312#<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/transfer-data-glo\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share mobile data<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/transfer-airtime-glo\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">airtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b><i>*321#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value-added services: <\/span><b><i>*305#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/link-nin-to-glo-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link your NIN to your Glo line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b><i>*996#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-5182 lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9771385f-fd98-408a-a230-68a551ee0aa2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"460\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9771385f-fd98-408a-a230-68a551ee0aa2.jpg 828w, https:\/\/blog.usenosh.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/9771385f-fd98-408a-a230-68a551ee0aa2-768x589.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 600px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 600\/460;\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Glo Caf\u00e9 App<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open the Glo Caf\u00e9 app, log in, and your data balance will be shown under your airtime balance, on the homepage. If you don\u2019t have an account, download the app and sign up.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Check 9Mobile Data Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For 9Mobile users, checking your data balance is quick and easy:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">USSD Code<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9Mobile App<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>1. USSD Code<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dial <\/span><b>*323#<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and your 9mobile data balance will be displayed immediately. Also, find below the other updated codes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Airtime balance check: <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">*310#<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Data balance check: <\/b><b><i>*323#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recharge airtime: <\/span><b><i>*311* Voucher PIN #<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Borrow airtime: <\/span><b><i>*303#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buy data: <\/span><b>*312#<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Share mobile data and airtime: <\/span><b><i>*321#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Value-added services: <\/span><b><i>*305#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/blog\/link-nin-to-9mobile-line\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Link your NIN to your 9Mobile line<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><b><i>*996#<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>2. 9Mobile App<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Log into the 9Mobile app (ig9ite) and you can check your data balance on the dashboard.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How To Save Mobile Data On Phone?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the hike in data prices in Nigeria, the best you can do for yourself is to control your data usage. Some data-saving practices you should consider implementing include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using the data-saving mode on your phone<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tracking data usage to identify which app consumes data the most<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabling auto updates<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enabling data-saving options on social media<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using data saving browsers<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabling auto-play for videos<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using wifi as often as possible<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take maps offline.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Checking Data Balance<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><b> What is the new code to check data balance?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The new USSD code for checking data balance on MTN, Airtel, Glo, and 9Mobile is *323#. The code is the same across all four networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b>How Often Should I Check My Data Balance?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The frequency at which you check your data balance depends on the kind of user you are. A light data user can check 2-3 times a week while a heavy will have to monitor data virtually every day.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Is there a charge for checking my data balance?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No, checking your data balance on MTN, Airtel, GLO, and 9Mobile is free of charge.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> What can I do if I can\u2019t check my data balance?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are having trouble checking your data balance, try restarting your phone and trying again. If the problem persists, contact your network\u2019s customer service for help.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> How Else Can I<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/usenosh.com\/data\"><b>Buy Mobile Data<\/b><\/a><b> Online?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nosh is your go-to online vendor for instant mobile data top-up. You can also buy airtime and pay utility bills seamlessly on their website or the Nosh app.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> How can I check my data balance through SMS?<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For MTN users, send \u201c2\u201d to \u201c312\u201d to check your data balance through SMS.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your data balance helps you manage your internet usage effectively.\u00a0 MTN, Airtel, Glo, and\u00a0 9Mobile users can now all check their data balance with the same USSD code which is *323#. You can also use SMS, mobile apps, or websites as alternative methods to check your data balance.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay on top of your data balance to ensure you never run out of internet access when you need it most! 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