How do I migrate to MTN Pulse using USSD?
- Dial *406*1# and press call.
- Alternatively, dial *123*2*2#. This reaches the same migration menu through MTN's main self-care code.
- Follow the on-screen prompt to confirm you want to switch to Pulse.
- You'll receive an SMS confirming the migration once it completes.
Does migrating to MTN Pulse cost anything?
- First migration: free.
- Subsequent migrations within 30 days: ₦102.
- Exception: no charge if you're migrating specifically to buy a Pulse Special Bundle, Pulse Nightlife Bundle, or Pulse Stream Bundle from another tariff plan.
If you're moving between tariff plans frequently to chase promotions, the 30-day rule is worth keeping in mind. It can turn a string of "free" migrations into a real cost if you switch back and forth too quickly.
How do I migrate to MTN Pulse using the app?
- Open the myMTN app and log in.
- Go to Tariff Plans.
- Find MTN Pulse in the list of available plans.
- Select Migrate.
The app is a good option if you want to see Pulse's rates and bundles side by side with your current plan before committing, rather than switching blind via USSD.
Who can migrate to MTN Pulse?
MTN states that all MTN prepaid customers are eligible to migrate to the Pulse tariff plan. This is a switch between prepaid tariff structures, not a separate registration process. If you're already an MTN prepaid subscriber, no extra eligibility check applies.
Postpaid customers are on a different billing structure entirely and aren't part of this migration; Pulse is specifically a prepaid tariff plan.
What actually changes when you're on MTN Pulse?
Pulse is a tariff plan, not a data or airtime bundle. Migrating to it changes the underlying call, SMS and data rates your line is billed at going forward, along with which promotions and special bundles (like Pulse Special, Nightlife, or Stream) you become eligible to buy.
It doesn't reset or replace whatever data or airtime you already have. If you're comparing tariff plans to find the cheapest rates for how you actually use your phone, mostly calls versus mostly data for instance, check the specific rates MTN publishes for Pulse against your current plan before migrating, rather than switching on the name alone.
People also ask
Can I migrate back to my old plan after joining Pulse?
Yes. Migrating between MTN tariff plans works in both directions using the same *406*1# or *123*2*2# route. The same 30-day/₦102 rule applies if you switch again too soon.
Will migrating to Pulse affect my current data or airtime balance?
Migrating changes which tariff plan governs your rates going forward. It doesn't erase your existing airtime or active data bundles, which continue as normal until they're used or expire.
How do I know if I'm already on Pulse?
Dial *123*1*1# to check your account info, or open the myMTN app and check your current tariff plan under your account details.
Why would I choose Pulse over MTN's other tariff plans?
MTN markets Pulse toward customers who want a mix of data-friendly rates and bundle access. Special, Nightlife and Stream bundles are built specifically for the Pulse plan. If your usage doesn't fit that pattern (for example, mostly voice calls), compare the published rates for Pulse against your current plan before switching, since the better deal depends on how you actually use your line.