Airtel Night plan: How to subscribe and all you need to know about Nigeria's cheapest data bundle

The Airtel Night Plan is becoming the popular choice of those looking for reasonably priced and rapid data connections late at night. 

Originally launched in July 2016 to replace the Airtel Hourly Unlimited Night Plan, its great cost-to-data ratio and simplicity have drawn users' attraction.

The Airtel Night Plan in its whole, together with its pragmatic uses and limitations, as well as eligibility requirements and subscription processes, is analysed in this piece. 

What is the Airtel Night plan?

Designed for usage throughout the late evening, the Airtel Night Plan is a tailored data package that allows customers daily access to 250 MB of data from 12:00 AM to 5:00 AM for just ₦25.

At ₦ 1 per 10 MB, this data package is among the most reasonably priced packages available in Nigeria. This rate is on par with the costs presented in premium plans, including 1 TB for ₦100,000, which is widely acclaimed as the best value for money data plan in the country. 

The main benefit of the plan is affordability; nevertheless, for certain users, its convenience may be hampered by the time limit from midnight to early morning. 

Still, it's the better choice for consumers, gamers, and students who wish to download massive files or stream videos outside of peak times. 

Eligibility and migration requirements

The Airtel Night Plan is only accessible to SmartTrybe tariff plan users, a prepaid bundle designed especially to give young, budget-conscious individuals reasonably priced data and voice rates as well as other incentives. 

Steps to migrate to SmartTrybe

1. On your mobile device, dial *412#. 
2. Select option 1 to migrate to the SmartTrybe plan. 
3. A successful migration will display the confirmation: "Successful. Welcome to Airtel SMART TRYBE. You can now call ALL NETWORKS at 13k per second (30k for the first 90 seconds of each call).” 

How to subscribe to the Airtel Night plan

After migrating to SmartTrybe, dial the new code *412*3# to activate the Airtel Night Plan. A successful activation will be indicated to you via a pop-up window and SMS as:

“N25 Trybe has been activated and will expire on DD-MM-YYYY TIME. To check Balance, dial *323#.” 

You will be deducted an airtime balance of ₦25. 

Key points to note

• You can reactivate the plan several times during the same night either by using up the data and subscribing again or by compiling data through consecutive subscriptions before use. 
• You are allowed to subscribe an unlimited number of times per night. 

Checking your Airtel Night plan balance

Although the confirmation message implores users to dial *323# to check the Night Plan balance, this code relates only to regular data subscriptions and is not relevant to the Night Plan. Unfortunately, Airtel does not offer a clear method for monitoring Night Plan data consumption. 

Alternative methods for tracking data usage:

• Manual monitoring: After activating the plan, ensure you reset your mobile data use analyser—found in the device settings. This will let you assess the extent of the used data. 
• Third-party applications: Use data management tools such as My Data Manager or Data Usage Monitor to track your Night Plan consumption effectively. 

Features and benefits of the Airtel Night plan

1. Affordability: At ₦25 for 250 MB, this is arguably the most reasonably priced data solution available in Nigeria. Its pricing appeals especially to users on a tight budget. 
2. Unlimited resubscriptions: Originally, the Airtel Night plan allowed accumulation of 1,000–1,250 MB (around four to five subscriptions) nightly. But it now provides unlimited subscriptions, therefore ensuring the best degree of flexibility. 
3. High-speed data: Between 12:00 AM and 5:00 AM, network congestion is usually low, which facilitates faster browsing and downloading. 
4. Compatibility with regular data plans: Should your usual data plan be active, the Night Plan will take priority during the assigned hours. Therefore using the Night Plan will not affect your original data balance.

Limitations of the Airtel Night plan

Though the Airtel Night Plan offers a lot of benefits, users should be aware of the following constraints: 

1. Time restriction: The schedule of most users may not align with the plan, which is only operational from midnight to 5:00 AM. 
2. No rollover of unused data: Any data left beyond 5:00 AM would be forfeited. This calls for careful preparation to maximise use. 
3. Limited balance checking options: Monitoring usage of the Night Plan data precisely can be challenging as there's no direct approach to confirm the balance. 

Comparing Airtel Night plan to competitors

Along with Airtel, MTN and Glo also offer night plans. This section compares how the former stacks up to the two giants:

Though the plans are equal in pricing, Airtel's unlimited subscription features provide a flexible and reasonably priced edge. 

Conclusion

For nightcrawlers who prefer to surf the web late at night in Nigeria, the Airtel Night Plan is a fitting and reasonably priced choice. By offering unlimited subscription options, fast connectivity, and affordable pricing, it meets a wide spectrum of needs—from streaming to downloading, gaming to research. 

Notwithstanding its limitations—that of time restrictions and lack of balance-checking techniques—its general worth makes it an outstanding substitute. 

Understanding its features, usage advice, and alternatives will help you to maximise the Airtel Night Plan in order to satisfy late-night data needs of consumers.