MTN Data Share is a process whereby a subscriber (sponsor) on MTN network can share his or her data bundle with other MTN subscribers (beneficiaries) anywhere within the MTN network coverage area, so it is termed "One Data Plan, Multiple Users"
To share your data plan, you need to activate a data plan from the table below.
You are required to change the system generated PIN to a new PIN you can easily remember and only known to you.
Where 0000 is old PIN (System generated PIN) and 1494 is your NEW PIN (new pin is the security Pin you need to enter whenever you want to share data with another person.
After changing the PIN, you are required to add beneficiaries to your MTN shared Data Bundle account via USSD menu
Dial *131*2*2# or
Text Add <MSISDN> <PIN> to 131.
(MSISDN means the phone number of any person you wish to share your data with)
Once you have added beneficiaries, you (the sponsor) will be able to share your available data bundle among the added beneficiaries by sending the keyword "Share <PIN>" to 131 or simply dial USSD code *131*2*3#.
For list of Applicable Data Plans which you can share with friends and loved ones, see the table above
To share your data plan, you need to activate a data plan from the table below.
How To Register For MTN Data Share
Start by dialing *131*2*1# or simply text REG to 131; to register for MTN Data Share, and you will receive a unique security PINYou are required to change the system generated PIN to a new PIN you can easily remember and only known to you.
How to Change System Generated PIN
Dial *131*2*5# or simply text "Change OLD_PIN NEW_PIN NEW_PIN" to 131. E.g Change 0000 1494 1494 to 131.Where 0000 is old PIN (System generated PIN) and 1494 is your NEW PIN (new pin is the security Pin you need to enter whenever you want to share data with another person.
After changing the PIN, you are required to add beneficiaries to your MTN shared Data Bundle account via USSD menu
How to Add Beneficiaries
As at the time of this post, you can only add up to 5 beneficiaries.Dial *131*2*2# or
Text Add <MSISDN> <PIN> to 131.
(MSISDN means the phone number of any person you wish to share your data with)
Once you have added beneficiaries, you (the sponsor) will be able to share your available data bundle among the added beneficiaries by sending the keyword "Share <PIN>" to 131 or simply dial USSD code *131*2*3#.
For list of Applicable Data Plans which you can share with friends and loved ones, see the table above
