Glo Data Plans and Prices in Nigeria 2026: Every Bundle, Code and Best Value Pick Explained

Glo data plans remain among the most affordable internet packages in Nigeria heading into 2026, with prices starting at just ₦50 for 45MB and going up to ₦100,000 for a massive 1TB data bundle. The most popular monthly plan gives you 2.6GB for ₦1,000 valid for 30 days, while heavier users get 32GB for ₦5,000 or 42GB for ₦10,000 on the recently revised bundles. To subscribe to any Glo data plan, simply load airtime on your line and dial *312#.

I switched my secondary line to Glo about a year ago specifically because I wanted a cheaper data option for background tasks like downloading podcasts, syncing cloud files, and running updates on my work laptop. My MTN line handles video calls and client meetings, but running everything on one network was burning through data faster than I could budget for it. Glo solved that problem. The data volumes you get per naira genuinely beat what other networks offer at the same price points, especially on the monthly and mega plans.

That said, Glo’s network quality varies depending on your location. In some parts of Lagos and Abuja, the 4G speeds impress. In other areas, they disappoint. This guide breaks down every Glo data plan available in 2026 with verified prices, subscription codes, data splits between daytime and night bonus allocations, and honest insights on which plans actually deliver value for remote workers, students, content creators, and everyday users. If you are also comparing options from other providers, our guide on Spectranet data plans and prices covers fixed wireless alternatives worth considering.

How to Subscribe to Glo Data Plans

Before diving into plan details, you need to know the three main ways to buy Glo data in Nigeria. According to the official Glo Nigeria data plans page, all subscribers including prepaid, postpaid, and hybrid customers can access the full range of data bundles through any of these channels.

Using the USSD Code (*312#)

The USSD code *312# is the primary and fastest method. Dial it on your Glo line, select “Buy Data” from the menu, then choose your preferred plan category. You can pick from daily, weekly, monthly, mega, always-on, social, night, weekend, and campus booster options.

After selecting your plan, you choose between one-off subscription or auto-renewal. I always recommend one-off for your first purchase with any new plan. Auto-renewal can catch you off guard when airtime gets deducted automatically, especially if you recharge your line for airtime calls and forget about the pending data renewal.

Using the Glo Café App

The Glo Café App is available on both Android (Google Play Store) and iOS (Apple App Store). It gives you a visual dashboard showing your current data balance, active plans, and easy buttons for purchasing new bundles. The app also lets you gift data to other Glo numbers and manage auto-renewal settings without navigating USSD menus.

Using the Glo Website

Visit hsi.glo.com on any browser to purchase data bundles through the web portal. This method works well when USSD menus timeout on your phone or when you prefer browsing through all available options before deciding.

How to Check Your Glo Data Balance

Knowing your remaining data prevents the frustration of running out mid-task. Dial *323# on your Glo line and you receive an SMS detailing your current data plan, remaining data balance, and the expiry date. You can also check through the Glo Café App or by visiting hsi.glo.com. I check my balance at least twice a day when working remotely, once in the morning to plan my data usage and once in the evening to see what is left for overnight downloads.

Glo Monthly Data Plans and Prices 2026

Monthly data plans represent Glo’s strongest offering and where the brand delivers the most value per naira. Based on information from the official Glo website, the revised data bundles now provide increased data volumes at no extra cost across all plans.

Price	Total Data	Data Split	Validity	Cost per GB
₦1,000	2.6GB	Anytime data	30 days	₦385/GB
₦2,000	6.25GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦320/GB
₦2,500	7.2GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦347/GB
₦3,000	10.5GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦286/GB
₦5,000	32GB	29GB + 3GB night	30 days	₦156/GB
₦8,000	25GB	Anytime data	30 days	₦320/GB
₦10,000	42GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦238/GB
₦15,000	52.5GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦286/GB
₦18,000	62.5GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦288/GB
₦20,000	78.8GB	Anytime + night bonus	30 days	₦254/GB

Understanding the Data Split

One detail that trips up many Glo subscribers is the data split between anytime data and night bonus data. According to a detailed analysis from Shelaf Nigeria, a plan like the ₦1,000 option might advertise 3.7GB total, but that could be divided into 1.7GB of anytime data and 2GB of night-only data usable between 12am and 5am.

This matters enormously depending on when you use the internet. If you work remotely during daytime hours and barely browse at night, the anytime portion determines your real value. If you are a student who downloads lecture materials and large files after midnight, the night bonus becomes incredibly useful.

My perspective: I found the ₦5,000 plan the best overall value for my work needs. At ₦156 per GB with 29GB of anytime data and 3GB of night bonus, it gives me enough data to run my secondary tasks all month without rationing. The ₦3,000 plan works well too, but I burned through it within two weeks during a heavy workload month.

For freelancers watching every naira, our guide on cost of living in Lagos covers how internet costs fit into overall monthly budgets.

Glo Daily Data Plans and Prices 2026

Daily plans suit light users who need data for specific tasks without committing to longer subscriptions. Based on information from the official Glo revised data bundles page, the daily plans have been enhanced to offer more data at the same prices.

Price	Data	Validity	Best For
₦50	45MB	1 day	Quick WhatsApp check, email
₦100	245MB (240MB + 5MB night)	1 day	Light browsing, social media
₦200	525MB (500MB + 25MB night)	2 days	Moderate browsing
₦300	1.35GB (1.3GB + 50MB night)	2 days	Short-term heavy use
₦500	2GB	2 days	Video calls, streaming

The ₦50 plan at 45MB barely covers loading a few web pages, but it works for emergencies when you just need to send a quick email or check a bank transfer notification. The ₦200 for 525MB over 2 days offers decent value for students who only need internet occasionally.

Glo Weekly Data Plans and Prices 2026

Weekly plans bridge the gap between daily flexibility and monthly commitment. They work well for people who need consistent access but prefer shorter subscription cycles.

Price	Data	Validity	Best For
₦500	1.6GB (1.35GB + 250MB night)	7 days	Light weekly browsing
₦1,000	3.5GB (2.5GB + 1GB night)	7 days	Moderate weekly use
₦1,500	5.9GB (3.9GB + 2GB night)	7 days	Heavy weekly browsing
₦2,000	7.5GB (5GB + 2.5GB night)	7 days	Remote work, streaming

The ₦1,500 weekly plan with 5.9GB stands out as excellent value. You get 3.9GB of anytime data plus 2GB of night data, and the weekly renewal cycle means you stay conscious of your consumption rather than burning through a monthly allocation in the first two weeks.

For students testing Glo network quality in their area before committing to monthly plans, starting with a weekly bundle makes practical sense. As reported by NaijaTechGuide, buying a ₦500 plan first to test how fast the Glo 4G network actually performs in your specific location saves you from being stuck with a monthly plan on a network that barely works in your area.

Glo Night Data Plans 2026

Night data plans offer the cheapest data per megabyte on the entire Glo network, valid between 12am and 5am only. These plans appeal to students, gamers, and anyone who downloads large files overnight.

Price	Data	Validity	Usable Hours
₦25	250MB	1 night	12am to 5am
₦50	500MB	1 night	12am to 5am
₦100	1GB	1 night	12am to 5am
₦200	1GB	5 nights	12am to 5am

The ₦200 for 1GB across 5 nights stands out for consistent night users. That is 200MB per night for five nights, enough to download substantial content if you queue your downloads before midnight. To subscribe, dial *777# and select the night bundle options.

I occasionally use the ₦100 for 1GB night plan when I need to download large software updates or backup files to the cloud. Setting my phone to upload photos to Google Drive at midnight saves my daytime data for actual work. If you are a night owl by nature, our guide on morning routine for night owls covers how to make that schedule work for your productivity.

Glo Weekend Data Plans 2026

Weekend data plans activate on Saturdays and Sundays only, giving you bulk data for leisure browsing, streaming, and entertainment.

Price	Data	Validity
₦500	3GB	Weekends (Fri-Sun)
₦200	1.25GB	Sunday only

The ₦500 weekend plan with 3GB runs from Friday evening through Sunday. This works well for content creators who batch their content consumption, research, and downloading on weekends while using weekday data purely for work.

The ₦200 Sunday plan at 1.25GB offers remarkable value for one day of heavy browsing.

Glo Always-On Data Plans 2026

According to the official Glo Always-On page, these specially designed plans provide daily data allocation that keeps you connected every single day throughout the validity period.

Price	Daily Allocation	Total Data	Validity
₦2,000	500MB/day	Up to 15GB	30 days
₦5,000	1GB/day	Up to 30GB	30 days
₦10,000	1.5GB/day	Up to 45GB	30 days

The key difference between Always-On plans and regular monthly plans is the daily allocation structure. Instead of receiving your full data upfront (where you might burn through everything in week one), you get a fixed amount credited every day at midnight. Unused daily data rolls over to the next day within the bundle’s validity period.

For remote workers who need consistent daily internet rather than burst usage, this structure naturally prevents the “feast now, starve later” pattern that monthly plans encourage. If you use roughly the same amount of data every day for client calls, emails, and browsing, Always-On plans match your consumption pattern better.

Important detail: If you have multiple active plans, usage gets deducted first from the Always-On daily allocation, then from other available plans.

Glo My-G Social Media Data Plans 2026

Glo My-G bundles are specifically designed for social media and entertainment app users. According to the official Glo My-G page, these bundles provide access to WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, BoomPlay, Audiomack, and GloTV at significantly reduced rates compared to general data plans.

Price	Data	Validity	Accessible Platforms
₦100	300MB	1 day	WhatsApp, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, BoomPlay, Audiomack, GloTV
₦300	1GB	3 days	Same platforms
₦500	1.5GB	7 days	Same platforms
₦1,000	3.5GB	30 days	Same platforms

How My-G data depletion works: When you browse WhatsApp, TikTok, or any other supported platform, the data depletes from your My-G bundle. When you access YouTube, Google, or any site outside the supported list, data comes from your general data plan instead. This means you can stack a My-G plan with a general plan and effectively double your coverage.

I use this stacking approach regularly. A ₦1,000 My-G plan handles all my social media consumption for the month, while a separate ₦5,000 general plan covers everything else. Total cost ₦6,000 for what feels like unlimited browsing, because the social media usage never touches my main data.

When you activate a My-G bundle, you also receive 1 hour of extra data that can only be used on the supported platforms. Small bonus, but it adds up.

Glo WTF Social Bundles 2026

The Glo WTF (WhatsApp, Twitter/X, Facebook) bundles cover a broader range of social platforms than My-G, including WhatsApp, Twitter (X), Facebook, TikTok, Snapchat, Telegram, Instagram, Threads, and GloTV.

Price	Data	Validity
₦500	1.8GB	15 days

These bundles work well for social media managers and content creators who spend most of their online time across multiple platforms. The platform coverage includes Telegram and Threads, which the My-G bundles do not cover.

For anyone building a social media career, our guide on how to become a social media manager in Nigeria explains how to turn social media skills into income.

Glo Campus Booster Plans for Students 2026

As reported by The Punch newspaper, Globacom revised the Campus Booster plans with higher data allocations designed specifically for students and staff at Nigerian educational institutions. These plans provide extra data benefits when you are physically on campus at participating tertiary institutions.

Price	Off-Campus Data	On-Campus Bonus	Airtime Bonus	Validity
₦100	100MB	125MB on campus	₦100	2 days
₦200	200MB	250MB on campus	₦200	4 days
₦500	500MB	625MB on campus	₦500	7 days
₦1,000	1GB	1.25GB on campus	₦1,000	15 days
₦2,000	2GB	2.5GB on campus	₦2,000	30 days

To subscribe, dial *777# and select the Campus Booster option from the menu.

The on-campus bonus effectively doubles your data when you are within range of Glo towers serving your university. Plus you get matching airtime bonuses, which makes these plans phenomenal value for students. A ₦1,000 campus booster gives you 1GB of data, 1.25GB extra on campus, plus ₦1,000 airtime. That is significantly more value than the regular ₦1,000 monthly plan.

For students managing tight budgets, our guide on NYSC allowance budgeting covers strategies for stretching limited funds across all expenses including data.

Glo Mega Data Plans 2026

Mega data plans target heavy users, remote workers running entire home offices on mobile data, businesses, and MiFi router users who need massive data volumes.

Price	Data	Validity	Cost per GB
₦30,000	107GB	30 days	₦280/GB
₦36,000	165GB	30 days	₦218/GB
₦50,000	245GB	30 days	₦204/GB
₦60,000	355GB	90 days	₦169/GB
₦75,000	500GB	90 days	₦150/GB
₦100,000	1TB	120 days	₦98/GB

The 1TB plan for ₦100,000 over 120 days offers the absolute best cost per gigabyte at roughly ₦98/GB. For businesses or shared households running multiple devices through a Glo MiFi router, this eliminates the need for monthly renewals for four entire months.

Speaking of MiFi, according to NaijaTechGuide, the Glo MiFi router costs ₦12,000 and comes with 16GB of free data plus a 4% bonus on every recharge for 6 months. If you need shared internet for a home office or study space, the mega plans through a MiFi router represent Glo’s strongest value proposition.

For remote workers comparing mobile data versus fixed broadband, our Starlink vs Fiber in Nigeria comparison helps you decide whether mobile data or fixed internet makes more sense for your situation.

Glo YouTube Data Plans 2026

Glo offers dedicated YouTube data bundles for subscribers who primarily stream video content.

Price	Data	Validity
₦50	100MB	1 day
₦100	200MB	7 days
₦250	500MB	30 days

Subscribe by dialing *777# and selecting the YouTube bundle option. These plans only work for YouTube traffic, so all other browsing requires a separate general data plan.

Honestly, these plans offer limited value unless you watch very short YouTube clips occasionally. A 10-minute YouTube video at 480p quality consumes roughly 80-100MB, meaning the ₦50 plan barely covers one video. Content creators and streamers who consume heavy video content should stick with general or mega plans instead. Our guide on best data plans for streamers in Nigeria covers better options for video-heavy usage.

How to Share and Gift Glo Data

Glo supports both data sharing and data gifting, but they work differently.

Data Sharing

Data sharing on Glo means giving another Glo subscriber access to your existing data balance. Dial *321# to set up data sharing. You can share your data with up to five other Glo users, and they browse using your active plan’s data allocation.

Data Gifting

Data gifting means purchasing a data plan for someone else using your airtime. Dial *312#, select the gifting option, enter the recipient’s Glo number, choose a plan, and confirm. The cost deducts from your airtime, and the recipient receives a completely separate data bundle on their line.

You can also gift data through the Glo Café App by selecting the gifting feature after choosing your preferred plan.

Important Features: Data Rollover and Auto-Renewal

Data Rollover

According to the official Glo revised data bundles page, unused data rolls over when you renew your plan before it expires or subscribe to another data plan within the grace period. The grace period ranges from one to seven days depending on the specific plan.

This is significant because it means you do not lose remaining data if you renew early or even slightly late. I have tested this by renewing my ₦5,000 plan three days before expiry, and the remaining data from the old plan carried over into the new subscription period.

Auto-Renewal

Auto-renewal automatically subscribes you to the same data plan when your current one expires, provided you have sufficient airtime balance. While convenient for avoiding service interruptions, it can cause unexpected airtime deductions.

To cancel auto-renewal, send the word CANCEL as a text message to 127 on your Glo line. You receive a confirmation SMS once auto-renewal is disabled. You can also cancel through the Glo Café App under “My Plans” or by dialing *777# and navigating to data management settings.

Usage Notifications

Glo sends SMS notifications when your data consumption reaches 75% and 100% of your plan. These alerts help you monitor usage and plan renewals before running out completely.

Glo APN Settings for Best Speed

If your Glo internet feels slow even with an active data plan, incorrect APN (Access Point Name) settings might be the cause. The correct Glo APN settings for 2026 are:

• APN: gloflat
• Username: flat
• Password: flat
• APN Protocol: IPv4/IPv6

You can also receive automatic configuration settings by texting the word “flat” to 127. A configuration message arrives on your phone. Click install and enter 0000 if a PIN is requested.

Setting the APN protocol to IPv4/IPv6 rather than just IPv4 matters if you are in areas with Glo 5G coverage, which is reportedly strongest in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and Kano as of 2026.

Which Glo Data Plan Offers the Best Value?

After a year of using Glo as my secondary data line, here is my honest assessment by user type:

For remote workers and freelancers: The ₦5,000 monthly plan with 32GB (29GB anytime + 3GB night) delivers the best balance of capacity and cost at ₦156 per GB. If you need daily consistency rather than bulk data, the Always-On ₦5,000 plan with 1GB per day provides structured consumption.

For students: The Campus Booster plans offer unbeatable value if you spend significant time on campus. Outside campus, the ₦1,500 weekly plan with 5.9GB gives you strong value without long-term commitment. Combine either with night plans for downloading course materials after midnight.

For content creators and streamers: Skip the YouTube plans. The ₦10,000 monthly plan with 42GB or the ₦30,000 mega plan with 107GB handle video uploads, streaming, and heavy browsing without constant anxiety about running out.

For light users and budget-conscious Nigerians: The ₦1,000 monthly plan with 2.6GB handles basic WhatsApp, email, and light browsing for a full month. Stack it with a ₦1,000 My-G plan for social media coverage, and ₦2,000 total keeps you connected for 30 days.

For MiFi and shared home internet: The mega plans from ₦30,000 upward combined with a Glo MiFi router (₦12,000 one-time purchase with 16GB free data) create an affordable home internet solution. The 1TB plan at ₦100,000 for 120 days works out to roughly ₦25,000 per month for unlimited household browsing.

For students looking to earn money for data expenses, our guide on digital skills to learn as a Nigerian student covers income-generating skills you can develop alongside your studies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choosing the right Glo data plan comes down to understanding your actual usage patterns and being honest about when you use the internet most. Daytime workers need plans with strong anytime allocations. Night owls benefit enormously from night bonus data. Students near campus get extraordinary value from campus booster plans. And heavy users should jump straight to mega plans where the cost per gigabyte drops dramatically. Whatever your situation, Glo’s range of options ensures there is a plan that fits both your needs and your budget in 2026.