MTN Prepaid and Postpaid Bundles in South Africa: Data, Voice and USSD Guide

MTN has several bundle families, and the correct option depends on how much data you need, how long you need it for and whether the data must work at any time of day.

Some MTN monthly bundles include both Anytime Data and Night Express Data. Social bundles are restricted to supported social platforms, while personalised offers can differ from one MTN number to another.

This guide explains MTN prepaid and postpaid bundles, internet prices, Night Express, WhatsApp and social options, voice bundles, MTN Pulse, SuperFlex, contract plans, Data Share, balance checks and what to do when your data is not working.

For more South African network guides, browse the Mobile & Data Bundle category .

MTN Prepaid vs TopUp vs Postpaid

How to Buy MTN Bundles

Important MTN USSD Codes

For useful codes across all major South African mobile networks, see our Essential Mobile USSD Codes guide .

How to Check Your MTN Balance

Prepaid customers can dial:

*136#

You can also use the MTN App to view:

• Airtime.
• Anytime data.
• Night Express data.
• Voice bundles.
• Social bundle balances.
• Contract usage where applicable.

MTN Hourly Internet Bundles

Hourly bundles are designed for immediate short-term internet use.

Three-Hour Data

MTN Daily Internet Bundles

MTN Three-Day Data Bundles

Promotional extras can change, so check the bundle description displayed on your MTN number before confirming the purchase.

MTN Weekly Data Bundles

MTN Monthly Internet Bundles

What Is MTN Night Express Data?

Night Express is MTN data restricted to an overnight usage period.

Current MTN internet-bundle terms list the Night Express period as:

23:59 to 05:00

Standalone Night Express Examples

MTN Everyday Gigs Bundles

Everyday Gigs are structured differently from ordinary once-off data bundles. Some options allocate a defined amount of data each day.

MTN Social Media Bundles

MTN offers prepaid social bundles for supported apps and services.

Current social-bundle categories include:

• WhatsApp.
• Facebook.
• TikTok.
• YouTube.
• Facebook and Instagram combinations.
• Social Pass bundles covering several supported social platforms.

The main purchase channels include:

• *136*2#
• *143# where available.
• MTN App.
• MTN online channels.
• Participating retail and banking channels.

MTN WhatsApp Bundles

WhatsApp bundles form part of MTN’s prepaid social-bundle catalogue.

They are intended for eligible WhatsApp traffic rather than general mobile internet usage.

WhatsApp Voice+

MTN introduced selected WhatsApp Voice+ bundles from 19 March 2026. MTN states that these bundles support WhatsApp text messages as well as WhatsApp voice and video calls.

MTN currently describes the initial regional implementation as including:

• Western Cape.
• Limpopo.
• Mpumalanga.
• Gauteng Johannesburg region.

Check *136*2# on your own number to see whether the offer is available to you.

What Is MTN Pulse?

MTN Pulse is a youth-focused prepaid price plan with its own bundle catalogue. Qualifying customers can register through:

*411#

MTN’s current Pulse terms state that the plan is aimed at qualifying customers between 18 and 24 years old.

MTN Pulse Data Examples

MTN Pulse Social Pass Examples

MTN Prepaid Voice Bundles

MTN offers WoW prepaid voice bundles to qualifying prepaid customers.

What Are MTN Personalised Bundles?

MTN also provides personalised data and social offers to selected prepaid customers.

These offers can be based on the customer’s usage and spending profile, which means two MTN customers may see different allocations and prices.

Check your personalised offers through:

• *136*2#
• MTN App

MTN Long-Term and One-Time Internet Bundles

MTN also provides products where the customer pays upfront and receives a specified data value every month for a longer period.

Depending on the offer, validity can extend for:

• 6 months.
• 12 months.

MTN Postpaid and Monthly Plans

MTN has several consumer monthly-plan families. These include traditional contracts as well as month-to-month products.

Important current plan families include:

• MTN SuperFlex
• MTN Yellow Plans
• My MTN Mega Flex
• My MTNChoice Data
• MTN 5G data plans.

MTN SuperFlex Plans

SuperFlex is a month-to-month MTN offering that combines Anytime Data with unlimited local minutes and SMSs, subject to the applicable fair-use and product terms.

SuperFlex Extra Data

MTN Yellow Plans

MTN’s Yellow Plans are recurring consumer contract plans with different monthly subscription levels and inclusive voice benefits.

Current 2026 subscription prices include:

What Is My MTN Mega Flex?

My MTN Mega Flex is a postpaid plan family built around a monthly Rand-value airtime allocation.

The inclusive value can be used for qualifying calls, SMS and data usage and can also be used to buy eligible bundles according to the plan terms.

MTN Contract Data Plans

Customers who mainly need internet data can also compare MTN’s dedicated data plans rather than choosing a voice-focused smartphone plan.

MTN’s My MTNChoice Data family and selected promotional plans can provide Anytime Data, Night Express Data and additional streaming allocations depending on the exact offer.

MTN 5G Data Plans

MTN also offers dedicated postpaid 5G data plans for compatible devices.

Can MTN Contract Customers Buy Extra Data?

Yes. Qualifying MTN contract and TopUp customers can load additional data, voice and other add-on bundles.

Common channels include:

• MTN App.
• MTN USSD self-service.
• MTN online services.
• MTN stores.

Depending on the plan, add-ons can be:

• Once-off.
• Recurring.
• Data-only.
• Voice.
• Social or streaming-specific.

Can You Share MTN Data?

Yes. MTN Data Share allows qualifying customers to let linked MTN numbers use eligible paid Anytime Data.

Depending on the plan, Data Share can be managed through:

• MTN App.
• *136*5# on supported products.
• MTN contract self-service channels.

Does MTN Data Roll Over?

Rollover depends on the bundle and price plan.

MTN’s current contract terms provide rollover or carry-over treatment for qualifying purchased recurring data bundles, while promotional allocations can expire without carrying over.

For some plans, purchased bundles can carry over up to the permitted regulatory or product limit.

How Long Do MTN Bundles Last?

Which MTN Bundle Should You Choose?

What to Do If Your MTN Bundle Is Not Working

1. Check Your Balance

Dial *136# or open the MTN App and confirm that the bundle was successfully provisioned.

2. Check the Expiry Date

Hourly and daily bundles can expire much sooner than monthly data.

3. Check Whether the Remaining Data Is Night Express

If your Anytime Data is depleted but Night Express remains, the remaining data may only work during the Night Express period.

4. Check Whether the Bundle Is Social-Only

WhatsApp, Facebook, TikTok or Social Pass data may not work for normal internet browsing.

5. Restart the Connection

Turn airplane mode or mobile data off and on, or restart the phone, router or MiFi device.

6. Check Your Device Settings

Make sure mobile data is enabled and that the correct MTN SIM is selected for mobile internet if your phone supports two SIM cards.

7. Check Coverage

A positive data balance cannot compensate for weak or unavailable network coverage.

8. Check Out-of-Bundle Settings

If the bundle has depleted, your account settings determine whether out-of-bundle data can continue.

9. Keep Proof of Purchase

If airtime or money was deducted but the bundle was not loaded, keep the SMS, receipt or banking reference.

10. Contact MTN

Call 135 from an MTN SIM, 083 135 from another network or use MTN Chat on WhatsApp at 083 123 0011.

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