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It is a well known fact that MTN Nigeria has the largest subscriber base in the telco industry in the country. It's also an open secret that they are not the fastest to jump on the customer satisfaction ship. That is why it's always news to see them come up with 'new' offerings.
The latest covering the media airwaves is the MTN Pulse. So here is what it is and what its not:
1. First it's a tariff plan. And to the best of my understanding it will work alongside with the Xtra cool / Funlink flavour they have always offered the young at heart (and pocket).
2. It has Chat offering. The nature of this aspect of the service is not quite clear to me if they are going forward to going backwards. 5 Naira per SMS? How many chats can you send with that kind of billing?
Below is a table grabbed from their website that explains every thing that would be taking up cost when you subscribe to this tariff plan.
To subscribe to the Pulse Chat, do the following:
It is a well known fact that MTN Nigeria has the largest subscriber base in the telco industry in the country. It's also an open secret that they are not the fastest to jump on the customer satisfaction ship. That is why it's always news to see them come up with 'new' offerings.
The latest covering the media airwaves is the MTN Pulse. So here is what it is and what its not:
1. First it's a tariff plan. And to the best of my understanding it will work alongside with the Xtra cool / Funlink flavour they have always offered the young at heart (and pocket).
2. It has Chat offering. The nature of this aspect of the service is not quite clear to me if they are going forward to going backwards. 5 Naira per SMS? How many chats can you send with that kind of billing?
Below is a table grabbed from their website that explains every thing that would be taking up cost when you subscribe to this tariff plan.
MTN Pulse | Tariffs |
Calls from MTN - MTN | |
1st minute of the day (On-net/Off-net) | 58 kobo per second |
2nd minute and above (Pulse – Pulse) | 10 kobo per second |
2nd minute and above (Pulse – Other MTN) | 30 kobo per second |
Happy Hour calls (12.30am – 4.30am) | FREE |
Calls from MTN –Other Networks | |
2nd minute and above | 35 kobo per second |
MTN – MTN Group Network: | 58 kobo per second |
Calls to International Zone 1: | 67 kobo per second |
Calls to International Zone 2: | 1.25 Naira per second |
Calls to International Zone 3: | 11.67 Naira per second |
SMS/MMS/DATA | |
SMS MTN – MTN: | 5 Naira per SMS sent |
SMS MTN – Other Networks in Nigeria: | 10 Naira per SMS sent |
SMS WECA: | 10 Naira per SMS sent |
SMS International: | 15 Naira per SMS sent |
MMS: | 60 Naira per MMS sent |
DATA: | 5 Kobo per Kilobyte |
PLUS CHAT: | 5 Naira per SMS |
Changing plans | |
First change in 30 days: | FREE |
Next change within 30 days: | NGN100.00 |
To subscribe to the Pulse Chat, do the following:
simply text CHAT to 33117 for FREE and you will receive details on how to complete your registration.
Requirements for registering for this service are:
- A unique username or ID
- Your location
- Age
- Gender
After you register, you can search for friends and add friends to your chat group.
If you do not want your friends to see you on MTN Pulse Chat, you can hide your MTN Pulse Chat ID from being added by friends and acquaintances.
You will able to cancel your MTN Pulse Chat subscription at anytime by simply sending the keyword Cancel to 33117. To cancel is FREE.
I am outrageously charged I want to leave this plan what is de-activation code
ReplyDeletesend the keyword Cancel to 33117 to unsubscribe from chat. You can change your tariff plan to another plan like xtra connect to leave this one. go to www.mtnonline.com to get the code for an alternative plan
ReplyDeleteHow many contacts can one add to mtn pulse for calls?
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure you add contacts, that's why you see MTN - MTN rate. I could be wrong - try calling customer care at MTN.
ReplyDeleteWatz d code for addin a pulse pls.
ReplyDeletesimply text CHAT to 33117 for FREE and you will receive details on how to complete your registration.
ReplyDeleteHow can i subscrib to mtn pulse?
ReplyDeletesimply text CHAT to 33117 for FREE and you will receive details on how to complete your registration
ReplyDeletepls i want to leave dis mtn pulse i dont lik it.
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous, you can leave the service by simply sending the keyword Cancel to 33117.
ReplyDeleteHow can I leave MTN pulse and change to family and friends
ReplyDeleteI heard there is a site one can chat on mtn pulse,plss can u help me out with the site thank u
ReplyDeleteHello Anonymous, I'm not sure of any site used separately for chatting but If you are already on MTN Pulse plan, you can register for MTN Pulse Chat service to connect and chat with others who are also on the MTN Pulse plan. You will enjoy a special rate of N5/SMS.
ReplyDeleteTo register for MTN Pulse Chat, simply text CHAT to 33117 at N5 for Pulse customers and you will receive details on how to complete your registration.
Thanks, whats the code to add new number to my MTN Pulse
ReplyDeleteThanks Collins. However, unsubscribing from Pulse Chat is not exactly free. Just so your readers are aware.
ReplyDeleteThanks, T for the addition
ReplyDeleteHow cn i download pulse chat 2 my phone witout enterin 2tru browser.
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