One of Nigeria’s top tariff plans is MTN Beta Talk. On every recharge of N100 and higher, the plan offers a 200% additional airtime!
What is MTN beta talk?
MTN BetaTalk is a prepaid tariff plan that rewards you with 300% airtime bonus and more additional 200% Data bonus on EVERY recharge less than N100, you will get 20MB and above in addition to the 300% airtime bonus when you recharge from N100 and above will get 20MB and above in addition to the 300% airtime bonus on their recharge.
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With recharges of N100 and higher, the data bonus increases in increments of 20MB, however with recharges of N1000 and higher, the benefit is limited to 200MB.
4 reasons why you should choose MTN beta talk/benefits
- When you recharge for less than N100, you get a 300% airtime bonus and a 200% data bonus.
- In addition to the 300% airtime incentive on recharges of N100 and above, a data bonus of 20MB and higher is offered. There will be multiples of 20MB for the data bonus.
- 40MB for N50 in special bundles
- On the first call or recharge of the month, get 250MB for N200 and an additional 10MB of bonus data each month.
How do I activate beta talk?
Looking for how to migrate to MTN beta talk, follow one of the steps below.
How to migrate to MTN beta talk using USSD code?
To migrate to MTN beta talk using USSD code, Dial *123*2*1#.
How to migrate to MTN beta talk using SMS?
To migrate to MTN beta talk using SMS, Text BT to 131 to activate.
How to migrate to MTN beta talk via myMTN app?
To activate MTN beta talk using myMTNApp, Login to myMTN App, select ‘Other Plans’ and select ‘BetaTalk’.
How to migrate to MTN beta talk via myMTN Web?
To migrate to MTN beta talk via myMTN Web, follow the steps below:
- Logon to https://mymtn.com.ng
- Enter your phone number.
- Enter OTP and select ‘Proceed’.
- On the top right corner of the home page, click your name.
- Select My Plan.
- Select Other Plans.
- Select MTN BetaTalk
How much does it cost to migrate to MTN beta talk?
If you migrate into the BetaTalk tariff plan for the first time in 30 days, there will be no fee. However, any more migrations within the same month would incur a N102 migration fee.
Will I be charged an access fee when I make call on MTN BetaTalk?
No, using MTN Betatalk for calls won’t cost you any access fees. Your primary account will be charged for the first and fifth minutes of each day’s calls at the standard rate; all other minutes will be charged to bonus accounts.
Can MTN postpaid customer migrate to MTN beta talk?
Customers of MTN Postpaid CANNOT switch to the MTN BetaTalk tariff plan, though.
What recharge channels will I get the extra airtime and data on?
You can obtain the airtime and data bonuses when you recharge through the following channels:
- USSD (*555*PIN#)
- myMTN online
- myMTN app
- On-Demand Interactive Voice Response from MTN (180)
- ChatBot
If you buy airtime using Share N Sell, you cannot get the airtime and data incentive.
How much airtime and data will I get after recharging?
For recharges under N100, a 300% airtime bonus and a 200% data bonus will be given.
N100 and above recharges will receive a data bonus of 20MB and above in addition to a 300% airtime bonus, although the data bonus will increase in multiples of 20MB.
Get 200MB only when you recharge with N1000 or more.
Recharge of ₦100 and below
- When a Betatalk customer tops up her line for N30, she will receive N90 in bonus airtime and N60 in bonus data (or 300% and 200% of N30, respectively).
- When a Betatalk customer recharges her line for N50, she will receive N150 in bonus airtime (or 300% of N50) and N100 in bonus data (or 200% of N30).
Recharge of ₦100 and above
- When a Betatalk customer tops up his line for N100, he will receive N300 in bonus airtime (300% of N100) and N200 in bonus data (i.e. 20MB).
- When a Betatalk customer tops up his line for N120, he will receive N360 in bonus airtime (or 300% of N120) and N200 in bonus data (i.e. 20MB).
Recharge of ₦1000 and above
- When a Betatalk customer tops up his line for N1000, he will receive N3000 in bonus airtime (300% of N1000) and N2000 in bonus data (i.e. 200MB).
- When a Betatalk customer tops up his line with N1500, he will receive N4500 in bonus airtime (or 300% of N1500) and N2000 in bonus data (i.e. 200MB).
How much will I be charged when using MTN beta talk Airtime and Data Bonus?
| Activity | Rate from Bonus Account |
| Local Calls | 73k/sec (N43.80/min) |
| Local SMS | N4/SMS Capped at 75 weekly. |
| Local Data | N15.36 per MB |
| Data Bonus | N10 per MB |
How can I check my MTN beta talk airtime and data bonus balance?
To check your MTN beta talk airtime and data balance, use one of the following methods:
Dial the USSD code *556# &*559*43# to check your MTN beta talk Airtime and data balance via USSD code.
SMS: Text ‘2’ to 131 to receive your MTN beta talk balance via SMS.
Via myMTN web
Via myMTN app
Via MTN OnDemand Interactive Voice Response (180)
Via myMTN ChatBot
How long does my MTN beta talk Airtime and data last?
The free data and airtime offer is good for seven days.
Will my 1st and 5th minute call be charged from my main account every day?
Yes, your main account will be debited every day for your first and fifth minutes of calls. By midnight, 11:59 p.m., the charging counter will reset and begin counting again at 12:00 a.m.
How much will I be charged for my 1st and 5th minute call of the day?
Your main account will be charged 32.50k/sec (or 19.50k/min) for your first and fifth minutes of calling; any more costs will be made from your BetaTalk bonus account or any bonus accounts.
What if the airtime in my main account is less than 1 minute?
If the remaining airtime on your main account is less than a minute, calls will be placed using that airtime before further charges are made from your BetaTalk bonus account or other bonus accounts.
Example
If you have N20 in your primary account and N100 in your BetaTalk bonus account, call charges will start with the N20 and go to the BetaTalk bonus account after it is depleted.
The 5th minute call will, however, be charged from your main account if you recharge before that point. Subsequent calls will then be charged from your BetaTalk bonus account or other bonus accounts.
How do I receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus on MTN BetaTalk?
Easy! Simply make your first recharge of the month using one of the eligible recharge channels given below OR your first call of the month from your primary account or XtraTime account to obtain your Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus on MTN BetaTalk.
VTU MOD Bank/ DYA Awuf4U Physical/Logical PIN
Note: Participating in Share N Sell disqualifies you from the free 10MB Monthly Data promotion.
How much will I recharge OR many seconds/minutes of call will I make before receiving the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
On your initial recharge of N1 or more, OR on the first call of the month from your primary account/XtraTime, you will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus ONCE each month.
Example 1: You will receive the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus if your initial recharge is N50.
Example 2: You will be eligible for the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus if your first call from your primary account or XtraTime is 10 seconds long.
Can I use the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus to browse all websites?
You can utilise the data at any time of day to access any website. The websites you can browse with the data bonus are not constrained in any way.
What is the validity of the Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
For 30 days following the date of allocation, the Free 10MB Monthly Data bonus is available.
Will I be able to share my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus with another number?
The Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus CANNOT be shared or transferred with another number.
Will I be able to use the free 10MB data bonus when I migrate out of MTN BetaTalk?
Yes. If the bonus is still current when you migrate to another suitable tariff plan (such as MTN XtraSpecial, MTN XtraValue, MTN Pulse, MTN Trutalk, MTN mPulse, MTN Talk on, etc.), you will be able to use the free 10MB data bonus.
How do I check the balance of my Free 10MB Monthly Data Bonus?
Simply phone *556# to verify the remaining amount of your Free 10MB Monthly Data incentive.
How do I subscribe to 40MB Data Plans?
To subscribe to 40MB data plan, dial the USSD: *131*1*1# or Sending B30 to 131 via SMS.
How do I check my 40MB BetaTalk balance?
You can check your MTN beta talk 40MB balance via any of the following methods:
- SMS: Texting 2 to 131
- USSD: Dialing *131*4#
- MyMTNApp
- myMTN Web
What is the validity of the 40MB daily data bundle?
For one day, the 40MB daily data bundle is valid. You can renew your bundle only if you renew the bundle within the grace period of one day will you be able to carry over the unused bundle.
Can I share my MTN Betatalk 40MB data bundle?
No, you can not be able to share your 40MB data bundle.
How do I subscribe to 250MB Special Data Plan?
The following channels will allow you to sign up for 250MB data plans:
SMS: Sending 113 to 131 or using the USSD code *131*113#
How do I check my 250MB BetaTalk balance?
- SMS: Texting 2 to 131
- USSD: Dialing *131*4#
- MyMTNApp
What is the validity of the 250MB daily data bundle?
The MTN BetaTalk 250MB data last for two days after activation.
Can I share my MTN Betatalk 250MB data bundle?
No! You can not share or gift your MTN beta talk 250MB.
Betatalk Special Data Bundles
| Opt in | Cost | Validity | Renewal Opt-in | |
| 40MB | SMS B30 to 131 Dial *123*2*1# Dial *131*1*1# | ₦50 | 1 day | NOB30 to 131 |
| 250MB | SMS 113 to 131 Dial *123*2*1# Dial *131*1*1# | ₦200 | 2 days | NO113 to 131 |
Betatalk recharge bonus
| Recharge Amount | Airtime Bonus | Data Bonus |
| N1-N199 | 300% airtime bonus | 200% of recharge amount |
| N200-N299 | 300% airtime bonus | 40MB |
| N300-N399 | 300% airtime bonus | 60MB |
| N400-N499 | 300% airtime bonus | 80MB |
| N500-N599 | 300% airtime bonus | 100MB |
| N600-N699 | 300% airtime bonus | 120MB |
| N700-N799 | 300% airtime bonus | 140MB |
| N800-N899 | 300% airtime bonus | 160MB |
| N900-N999 | 300% airtime bonus | 180MB |
| N1000 and above | 300% airtime bonus | 200MB |