If you are a fan of the internet, then you would agree with me that data is life! One of my friends would always say that he would rather stay without food than without data. That’s just to emphasize how important data is to him.
But it is very unfortunate that data is one of the costliest resources in Nigeria today. This is unlike in Western countries, where there is always free internet data for everyone. But should you now relocate to a western country because of free data? Lol..? We got to find a way to manage our problem here, and one of the best options is to always go for cheap data plans that our pocket can afford.
On a normal basis, the least price you can get for a 1GB data plan from any communication network is N1,500 or N1000 for a monthly subscription. The sad side is that the 1 GB of data may not even last up to 2 weeks, especially for people who use data excessively.
This has been a great challenge faced by many, as the cost of getting data plans is almost comparable to the cost of food. This was what gave birth to several cheap SME data websites today, where you can spend less and still get the quantity of data you want.
Why buy cheap data plans?
You are buying cheap data plans not because you don’t have money; rather, it’s the best way to save your money. No one has ever received the award of the highest “spender” in the world, and neither is any communication network going to give you an award for spending all your savings on their data plans. Because of this, you get to utilize the golden opportunity that these SME data websites offer to save more while spending on internet data.
Another advantage of buying cheap data plans is that you may decide to resell them to others and make money.
You know it is said that information is power; you already know that there are some data reselling websites where you can buy cheap data. But don’t be surprised that many people still don’t know about this; even till now, many people didn’t know that there are platforms where one can buy cheap data, and they kept spending much on data bundles. So if you give these people options for cheaper data, they will definitely buy from you. You may buy very cheap data on these platforms, set your own price, and resell it to other people. This is pure business and a golden opportunity to make cool money without any stress.
How Can I Have Access To These Cheap Data Resellers In Nigeria?
Always know that nothing good comes free! In almost all the legit SME data websites we are going to mention here, they always require a one-time registration fee. Once you register on the platform, you will continue to have access to buy their cheap data plans, which you can also resell to other people and make money from.
Most of these cheap data platforms may require a registration fee of N5,000 and above. But one of the cheapest among all is Dataway. With just N2,000, you can register on Dataway and continue to have access to their cheap data plans.
On most of these platforms, anybody can buy data or airtime, but the prices for registered agents and resellers are always cheaper than those for ordinary customers. That means, for you to have access to their cheap data plans, you must register with their registration fee.
List Of Cheapest Data Platform
There may be a lot of cheap data websites today, but the prices of data bundles may vary from one platform to another. However, we have analyzed most of them and come up with the cheapest platforms among them.
1. VtuBase
VtuBase.com is one of the cheapest data platforms, which we recommend you try out. They sell their data for as little as N220 for 1GB. You will even get to buy data and other services at a cheaper rate if you subscribe to their VIP or vendor’s plan.
Aside from data, VTU Base also offers several other VTU services, like: airtime recharge, TV subscriptions, electricity subscriptions, exam PINs, recharge card printing, bulk SMS service, etc.
While you recharge on VTU Base, the platform also gives you the opportunity to earn some money. I will explain later how you can earn money on VTU Base while you recharge.
The reason many people like using VTU Base is because their service is very fast and reliable, and they have very good customer support. Also, the opportunity it offers for their users to make money.
How to Make Money on VTUBase
Aside from VTU services, VTU Base also offers an opportunity where their users can make money for themselves. This is a way to appreciate their users for choosing their platform. Let’s discuss that below:
i. VTU Base Referral Program
VTUBase.com has a referral program where you can earn up to N50,000 and above in a month by just referring your friends to buy data or other services on the platform. Here, you earn N1,000 to N1,500 per person you refer to the platform to buy data or other services. That means if you invite two people every day, you will be making between N60k and N75k in a month.
This earning is credited automatically in your VTU Base wallet, and you can withdraw it directly into your bank account once you have a minimum of N1,000 in your referral earning balance.
However, to be eligible for this referral earning, anybody you refer would have to upgrade their account to the VIP or Vendor plan, which costs N2,000 and N3,000, respectively.
ii. Cashback Earnings
Another way you can earn on VTU Base is through cashbacks, which you can withdraw as cash into your bank account. However, you may need to upgrade your account to either VIP or vendor level.
On the VIP level, you can earn 5% cashback on every purchase you make on the platform. You also earn 2% and 3% cashback earnings on every purchase your referrals make on VIP and vendor levels, respectively.
On the vendor level, you earn 10% cashback earnings on every purchase you make on the platform. you also earn 2.5% and 3.5% cashback earnings on every purchase your referrals make on VIP and vendor levels, respectively.
In summary, with cashback earnings alone, you can make up to N30k and above in a month, depending on how many purchases you and your referrals make on the platform.
2. Handy Datas
If you are already a data vendor and you are looking for a platform that would help you sell to your customers directly without them having to always call you, then Handy Datas is the platform for you. On Handy Datas, you can have resellers under your account when you upgrade to their vendor package. As a vendor on Handy Datas, you can set your own prices and your resellers will buy at your price plus data is sold to vendors at the lowest price possible. Without upgrading to be a vendor, you can obviously still buy cheap data and airtime but being a vendor gives you a higher chance to have more profits without doing much.
Differences between Vendors and Resellers on Handy Datas
- Resellers get data cheap but Vendors get data cheaper
- Vendors get discount on airtime but resellers don’t
- Vendors can have resellers in the platform and anytime their resellers buy from Handy Datas, they are credited. While resellers can only buy for their customers by themselves.
- Once you register for free, you become a reseller on Handy Datas but you have to upgrade to become a vendor.
With all these said, you can get started by clicking www.handydatas.com
3. Do090.com
On Do090, you can deposit as little as N100 naira and use up all your deposited funds to purchase your airfare and data. They also have generated receipts that can be downloaded in PDF, making it easier for mobile data resellers and vendors to share the receipt link or file with their customers. Aside from their website, Do090.com also has a mobile app on the Play Store named “Do090”. After your sign-up, you may download the app if you wish to use the mobile app.
4. JoyGlobe
Joyglobe is a fast-rising data platform where you can get data bundles from all networks at a very cheap rate. On Joyglobe, you can get 1GB MTN bundle for as low as N223, Airtel 1GB for as low as N500, GLO 1GB for as low as N490, 9Mobile 1GB for as low as N400, etc. On Joyglobe, there is also a referral system where you stand to make extra income when you refer others to register on the platform.
5. Mobile Vtu
Mobile VTU is another cheap data website you can try out. They sell MTN 1G data bundles to their registered resellers for N400.
6. Vtu.com.ng
Vtu.com.ng offers a variety of services, including airtime recharge for all networks, mobile data subscriptions for all networks, cable TV subscriptions, and so on. They sell MTN 1G data bundles for N245 to their registered resellers. Not only this, the platform gives at least 4% commission or discount to their registered resellers for any airtime recharge to customers.
7. VTU Data Zone
VTU Data Zone is another cheap data app that offers internet data from all networks at a very cheap rate. They also offer other VTU services like airtime, TV subscriptions, electricity payments, and WAEC result tokens.
According to their home page, VTU Data Zone sells a 1G MTN data bundle to their registered resellers for N250 only.
8. Vtu King
Just as the name implies, VTU king is really the King of data, airtime, and other bundles. VTU king sells 1G data bundle for N255 for their registered resellers.
9. Mobile Mila
Mobile Mila will help you to save up to 50% of how much you spend on internet Data on monthly basis. They also offer other VTU services like: airtime recharge, subscription, cable TV subscription, bulk SMS, and so on.
Mobile Mila sells 1G data bundle to their registered resellers for N285.
10. DelData
DELData, with the registration number: BN 2315597, is a subsidiary of DEL Resources Concept.
Just like some other data reselling websites in Nigeria, DelData also provides other VTU services like: airtime recharge, cable TV subscription, and son on. They sell MTN 1G data bundle to their registered resellers for N280.
11. Naira Data
Naira Data also offers other VTU services like: airtime recharge, WAEC scratch card, convertion of airtime to money, and s on. According the the information on their home page, Naira Data sells MTN 1G data bundle to their registered resellers for N300.
12. Speedy Data
On Speedy Data, you can buy MTN data for as low as ₦270 and this applies to other networks.
13. Mighty Data
According to the information on their website, Mighty Data sells MTN 1G data bundle to their registered resellers for N300.
Does The Cheap Data Last? Does SME Data Last?
I know this might be a question in the mind, because hearing that you can get 1GB data for just N240 in some of these cheap data platforms, you may really wonder if the data bundle is original…whether it can last like other regular data bought directly from the communication network.
Well, many people that have been using the cheap data plans have attested that they last for them. However, how long a data bundle serves you greatly depends on your data usage. For example: You cannot be using your data to watch YouTube videos online and expect it to last the same it would last if you don’t use it to watch YouTube videos online.
