Complete Guide to MTN Roaming: TravelPass Plans & International Rates

Understanding MTN Roaming Services

For Nigerians traveling abroad, staying connected is essential. MTN Nigeria offers comprehensive roaming services that allow you to use your local line while in other countries. This guide covers everything you need to know about MTN's roaming services, including data bundles, TravelPass plans, and country-specific rates.

Using Data Bundles While Roaming

One of the most common concerns for travelers is whether they can use their existing data bundles abroad. The good news is that MTN allows you to use selected data bundles with hybrid functionality while roaming in over 50 international destinations.

When using data while roaming, you'll be charged at either ₦30.72/MB or ₦61.44/MB, depending on your destination. While you'll receive the same data volume when activating a bundle abroad, the depletion rate differs from local usage. Any remaining data balance can still be used when you return to Nigeria at the standard local rate.

What is MTN TravelPass?

MTN TravelPass is a subscription-based roaming plan offering discounted rates for calls, SMS, and data across more than 50 countries. This service allows both prepaid and postpaid customers to use their MTN line while traveling at significantly reduced roaming rates.

TravelPass plans cover:

• Voice: Outgoing calls to Nigeria and the visited country, plus incoming calls from Nigeria and the visited country (subject to allowable incoming minutes)

• Data: Internet access at discounted rates

• SMS: Text messaging services

How to Subscribe to MTN TravelPass

Subscribing to MTN TravelPass is straightforward. You can purchase any TravelPass plan through:

• USSD: Dial *312*6*1#, *123*4*1#, or *904# and select your preferred TravelPass plan under "Roaming & Int'l Offers"

• myMTN App: Access through the mobile application

• Zigi: MTN's virtual assistant

You can subscribe before traveling or upon arrival at your destination. The service also allows you to purchase plans for family and friends.

Essential Roaming Tips

To make the most of your MTN roaming experience:

• Upon arrival, you'll receive a welcome notification with available roaming offers

• To make calls while roaming, include the international access code (+) plus the country code, followed by the number (e.g., to call Nigeria from the USA, dial +234 803 123 4567)

• Activate data roaming in your device settings to access the internet

• Select 3G/LTE in your mobile network settings for faster browsing

• If you experience service issues, try powering your device off and on

• For support, contact MTN on WhatsApp at 0903 300 0001

Country-Specific Roaming Rates

1. Roaming in Canada

Pay As You Go Rates:

• Call Home: ₦300/min

• Call Visited Country: ₦300/min

• Text Message: ₦100/SMS

• Data: ₦35.84/MB

Preferred Networks: Bell, Telus, Rogers, Sasktel

TravelPass Offers:

2. Roaming in South Africa

Pay As You Go Rates:

• Call Home: ₦300/min

• Call Visited Country: ₦300/min

• Text Message: ₦50/SMS

• Data: ₦35.84/MB

Preferred Network: MTN

TravelPass plans for South Africa follow the same structure and pricing as Canada, with plans ranging from daily (₦5,000) to monthly (₦80,000) options.

3. Roaming in the UK

Pay As You Go Rates:

• Call Home: ₦300/min

• Call Visited Country: ₦300/min

• Text Message: ₦100/SMS

• Data: ₦35.84/MB

Preferred Networks: Telefonica (O2), Vodafone, EE

TravelPass plans for the UK also follow the same structure and pricing as Canada and South Africa.

Conclusion

MTN's roaming services provide flexible options for Nigerians traveling abroad. Whether you prefer to use your existing data bundles or subscribe to a TravelPass plan, you can stay connected without breaking the bank. Before traveling, check the specific rates for your destination and choose the plan that best suits your needs.

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