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Barely a week after introducing the N500 for 4.5GB data promo to its customers, 9Mobile is back again with another mouthwatering offer which gives new Morecliq subscribers a chance to activate cheap 1.5GB for N200 . This data plan acts as a perfect substitute for subscribers that feel that N500 is too much, and it carries the same 5 days validity period before it expires. How to Activate 9Mobile ₦200 for 1.5GB Data Simply buy and register a new 9Mobile SIM; On the new line, call 200 and then press 2 to join the Morecliq family ; Then dial *229*10*15# for the 1.5GB. It seems you can only activate this cheap data once according to few TechpAddicts that tried it. Meanwhile, old customers can still get 1GB for N200 which lasts for 3 days. Kindly share this post with friends amd tell us how it went. Enjoy!

A lot of people prefer to browse at night because there is less network jam and pages loads much faster during that time, together with zero disturbance which allows one to carry out his/her online work effectively, and coupled with the cheap night plans offered by our telco operators. In this post, we're here to see how to activate MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile, Ntel and Glo night plans . Including their respective subscription codes, validity periods, working time duration and how to check data balance. Let's proceed. How to Activate MTN Night Plan UPDATE Just when we thought that we could hold on to at least one good thing in Nigeria, we have lost it again. Why would MTN do such a thing? The telco giant just slashed the data volume allocation to its Pulse Night Data Plan . Starting from the 16th of August, you will now have to pay N25 for 125MB and N50 for N500MB which is usable within the hours of 12am and 4am. Previously as we are all aware, you would get 500MB for N2...

The Zambian government looks to be following in the steps of the Ugandan's by imposing a daily tax charge on the use on internet call services such as Whatsapp call and Skype so that telecommunication companies will not lose revenue. They fear that a lot of people do not use the traditional calls anymore and as such the telecommunication industry is threatened. The order to charge N10(0.03$) daily tariff on call has been approved by the cabinet of Zambia. The country also fears that instead of creating jobs in the country, internet call is creating wealth for Americans while the people in the country suffer. “The cabinet has approved an executive order that would see the introduction of N10 ($0.03) daily tariff charged on internet calls.”-Zambian government. Remember we reported that MTN, Glo, Airtel and some other network providers in Nigeria are putting pressure on NCC to block over-the-top (OTT) services like WhatsApp, IMO, Skype, etc., because they're losing revenu...

It seems MTN just set out this week to increase the prices of some of its most-used services; starting from the night data plan. Now, the telco giant is set to high the price of its MTN SME data bundles almost by half. Few days back, MTN started circulating text messages of the upcoming prices to all SME data sellers, and this new prices will be effective starting for the 21st of August. Old MTN SME Data Price 10GB @ ₦5500 20GB @ ₦11,000 50GB @ ₦25,000 New MTN SME Share Data Price (as at August 31st) 10GB @ ₦7500 20GB @ ₦14,000 50GB @ ₦30,000 With the surge in price, MTN data will not be sold at the normal price anymore as there is bound to be an increase. -> 1GB which formerly sells for N600 will now be N800 -> 2GB data from N1200, will now be N1600 -> 3GB will rise to N2400, from N1800 -> 5GB will increase to about N3800. Meanwhile, towards the ending of last year, MTN said they'll increase the SME data prices and they even sent out messages to all da...

Instagram is the latest social media app to be hit by hackers. A lot of instagram users have voiced their complains online regarding the fact that they have being locked out of their own accounts. These users have being unable to log into their accounts after several attempts. It appears the hackers changed the passwords, account name, emails and even profile pictures that were associated with these accounts. Also, the hackers are believed to be from Russia because the new emails originate from there. The profile pictures have also been replaced with Pirates of the Caribbean photo. Although Instagram management has spoken on the issue and provided guidelines on how to restore the hacked accounts, they do not appear to work because most of the users are still locked out. “We are aware that some people having difficulty accessing their Instagram accounts. If you think you have been impacted, please follow guidance to regain access: instpress.com/blog/2018/08/1…”-Instagram Was your...

MTN NG subscribers can now calculate the amount of data they spend on online activities, thanks to the newly introduced MTN data calculator . This is coming just few days after Glo launched its own data calculator service. So we're waiting for 9Mobile and Airtel to join the bandwagon. The MTN data calculator is intended to interact with the subscribers so that their consumption pattern can be determined. With the help of the calculator, you would be able to estimate how much data that you will consume at the end of the month. This would help you when you are making your budget for the month. According to MTN, a minute of surfing the net amounts to 1MB and a minute on social media platforms like Twitter or Instagram equates to 4MB. You can access MTN data calculator here .

If you are looking for an amazing mid-range device, then you would definitely love the Alcatel 7. The new smartphone shares a lot of similarities with the Alcatel 5V that was announced last month in terms of camera duties and battery size. The Alcatel 7 is powered by an Octa-core MediaTek Helio P23 processor, paired with 2GB RAM and 32GB of internal storage for smooth multitasking. The handset runs on Android 8.2 Oreo, as it also features 12MP + 2MP dual rear camera with boken effects, and an 8MP front-facing shooter that takes crystal clear selfies. To keep the lights on, Alcatel 7 uses a massive 4000mAh battery. Meanwhile, the phone sports a 6-inch IPS display at Full HD+ resolution, with 18:9 aspect ratio and 2.5D curved glass. Here is a rundown of the key specifications of the Alcatel 7: CHIPSET: 2.5HGz Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P23 16nm processor with 800MHz ARM Mali G71 MP2 GPU. CAMERA: Dual rear camera (12MP with 2MP). 8MP selfie camera BATTERY: 4000mAh NETWORK: 4G,...

HMD Global has announced the list of Nokia-branded smartphones that will receive the new Android 9 Pie update. Infact, the Finnish company has decided that this latest operating system will be available for all Nokia devices. So if you own any Android handset that is launched by HMD Global, then you should leap for joy as you'll soon get the new Android update. Although there is no set time yet, the company has assured customers that no matter the kind of HMD-produced device that they use, they will still get the update. Incase you're confused, HMD Global is the producer of new generation of Nokia-branded smartphones, feature phones and tablets. Here is a list of the Nokia phones that are expected to get the Android 9 Pie update: Nokia 1 Nokia 2 Nokia 2.1 Nokia 3 Nokia 3.1 Nokia 5 Nokia 5.1 Nokia 6 Nokia 6.1 Nokia 6.1 Plus Nokia 7 Nokia 7 Plus Nokia 8 Nokia 8 Sirocco Nokia X6 and Nokia X5. From the list, Nokia 7 Plus is expected to get the update first...

Just when we thought Oppo will go on a break or something after releasing the exciting Find X , the Chinese mobile company has surprised us again. Now, we have a new smartphone called OPPO R17, which comes with an in-display fingerprint function – a feature which even Samsung is struggling to add tp its devices. The OPPO R17 has been listed on the company’s official website with the full specifications and design. But let's run a short review. A large 6.4 inches full HD+ display is present, at 2280×1080 pixels resolution and 19:9 aspect ratio display which will provide amazing viewing pleasure due to its bezel-less sides, while the top has a 'water drop' notch to accommodate the speaker. For image duties, Oppo R17 features a dual camera setup of 16MP + 20MP on the rear, with an AL-powered front-facing shooter of 25-megapixels . In terms of performance, the dual-SIM handset runs an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor which is built on 10nm technology. This i...

The news and reports of a foldable smartphone has been going round for quite a long time now. But Samsung has finally disclosed that it will be unveiling one early next year, and it has already been dubbed “winner” according to a tip-off by the Wall Street Journal. The same source goes further to provide us with the rumored specs for the phone: It is expected that this foldable device will sport a folding screen of 7 inches when opened fully, where the screen can also be completely folded in two. A "small display bar" will be placed at one side, and the camera on the other side when the phone is folded that into half. Unlike the ZTE Axon M which actually folds but uses hinges, the technology used in this Samsung model is expected to be different from that of the former which makes analyst believe that the phone will be priced at around $1,500. Samsung will likely first produce the phones in small quantities to see how it would be welcomed in the market. Many are stil...

While a lot of people are just rocking this Glo 0.0kb free browsing cheat, other are complaining about one thing or the other. We've easier posted different settings on multiple VPN apps, which includes AnonyTun VPN , Stark VPN, Tweakware, HTTP Injector and more. Now, I'm sharing a new Glo 0.0kb settings for UC Mini Handler and Sky VPN in this post. These are perfect and super-fast for unlimited free downloading. But note that you should not download files above 200MB at once. That's the maximum download limit, otherwise it will fail. So let's go straight to settings: Requirements -> Make sure you have zero airtime and data, plus a very strong network is needed. APN Settings Simply use the default APN configuration. If you've edited it before, just reset it. SOLUTION: If your Glo Internet Signal (3G/H+) Doesn't Come Up To turn on your data connection sign on Glo for this tweak, simply text PAYU to 127 as SMS. This is pay-as-you-go to trick Glo that...

The Moto E5 and Moto E5 Plus have just been launched by Motorola as the brand’s latest. These smartphones offer big batteries and are on the budget. Let's check them out. Moto E5 This is an entry-level device that serves users with great features for a fairly cheap price. The Moto E5 features a 5.7-Inch display at 1440 X 720 pixels resolution. It runs Snapdragon 425 processor under the hood, coupled with 2GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal storage which can further be expanded using microSD card. The cameras are on point as it has a 13MP rear shooter, and a 5MP selfie lens with LED flash. For security, you can use the fingerprint scanner mounted on the back to keep off intruders. The Moto E5 also features dual SIM slot and a micro USB charging port. This phone is carried by a 4000mAh battery, which provides guaranteed hours of talk time and video playback. Moto E5 Plus The Moto E5 Plus has a larger 6.0-Inch display with glass back, but at the same pixels resolution as the ...

Google Pixel phones unarguably has some of the best cameras you can find in an Android device. The company's HDR+ software and hardware functionalities makes the Pixel, Pixel XL, Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL blow our minds away with their cameras. It is a shame though that some users have issues with their cameras. Since the launch of the Pixel 2 and Pixel XL in 2017, some users have not been able to open the camera app on their phones. When tried, the phone shows a “fatal camera error” and then closes the app. This is not the first time the Pixel 2 and 2 XL has been hit with bugs; late last year, there were issues with the speakers making rattling sounds even during phone call conversation, which left a lot of users frustrated till the extent one wrote that Google did rubbish . Meanwhile, as temporary fix, Google suggested that users clear the camera app’s cache, restart the phone and try opening the camera again. If that doesn’t work, users should put their phones in airplane mod...

Ever since Airtel Nigeria rolled-out its 4G LTE network in Nigeria where subscribers are awarded with 4GB free data upon their first recharge on the 4G SIM, the telco giant has somewhat been on a lowkey level. Well, the good news is that Airtel is back with a new offer on the table that is too sweet to turn down. It is even making waves on social media right now. This new offer is called Airtel SmartCONNECT , a prepaid plan in which all new customers are subscribed to by default. Airtel SmartCONNECT Promos, Bonuses and Offers With Airtel SmartCONNECT , subscribers are offered 8 times bonus when they recharge , meaning that if you load N200 airtime, you would receive N1,600 in bonus. You would also enjoy 100% data bonus on all the recharges you make in a month. Now, Airtel has disclosed that all SmartCONNECT customers will also enjoy a bumper deal when they buy data subscription. Normally N500 will get you 750MB worth of data for 2 weeks while N1000 gives 1.5GB worth of data fo...

What on earth is happening to Zoto? Recently, twitter and other social media platforms have been flooded with questions and complaint about the airtime, data, and utility bills payment app. Transactions have failed, and even become unavailable, no more mails to disturb us from “Zubby,” no response to mails and even on social media. The company’s Twitter handle has not made any post in this month of July, with the last post in June. There are also no responses to the complaints of angry customers. The complaints even go as far as the Google play store as the overall rating of the app has done down. Worst is that so users have money in their wallet and it is just caged there because all transactions on the Zoto app are failing. Alternative to Zoto There are many fishes in the ocean. You can go for TopUp Africa as the app can be used to buy airtime, data, cable TV subscriptions, water, electricity and other utilities, and they also offer big cashback and rewards . Another optio...

Three Xiaomi smartphones are set to launch in the near future according to the different new Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) certification listing. Xiaomi Mi A2 The device that will launch first is the Xiaomi Mi Max 3 which has already received its certification in Russia with the model number M11804E4A. It has already been confirmed that this phone will be official in China by July 19, but there are currently no details of its launch date in other parts of Europe. Moving forward, the next smartphone on the Xiaomi’s announcement list is the Mi A2 with model number M1804D2SG. The phone is set to be announced in Spain on July 24 at a global launch event. The details of this device is leaked already and we also know that there would be a Mi A2 Lite. There are also rumors about a mysterious Pocophone. Not much is known about how this smartphone will be launched or what it will be called, but we do know that it will accompany 6GB of RAM and a storage choice of either 64GB or 12...

There seems to be something about Sony and quiet releases for their Xperia XA2 phones. In January, the company released the Xperia XA2 and XA2 Ultra under the wraps and now, they are at it again. Sony just released the Xperia XA2 Plus , yet silently again. The Xperia XA2 Plus seems like the modified version of the XA2 Ultra. The changes noticed in the new device include the presence of a new 18:9 aspect ratio display, which makes the XA2 Plus not as long or wide as its predecessor. Another change is in the design as the XA2 Plus sports an aluminum build compared to the plastic build of XA2 Ultra. The back camera for the two phones is the same; a powerful 23MP camera. The front facing camera for the XA2 Plus, however, seems to have suffered a downgrade as its single 8MP camera cannot stand against the dual camera on the XA2 Ultra. Meanwhile, the two phones are identical on the inside: Sony Xperia XA2 Plus is powered with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 630, coupled with 4GB or 6GB of RAM...

HMD Global is believed to have plans to release a new Snapdragon 845-powered flagship and a high-end device that run Snapdragon 710 processor under the hood. But there appears to be another smartphone set to be introduced by the Finnish company according to a recent FCC filing. Nokia 5 The FCC filing shows documents that revealed some information about this new phone. From the screenshot of the filing we know that the model number of the phone is TA-1120 with code-name “Bravo”; and it also appears that the phone will come with 32GB of internal storage, run pre-loaded Android 8.1 Oreo and also have a 16:9 display aspect ratio - which suggests it'll be a budget device. Furthermore, according to listing, it is also noted that the device supports Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and LTE. There is no NFC chip as this could be an attempt to reduce the cost of the phone. Not much is known about how HMD would choose to merk this phone, but we do know that the phone is targeted towards the Latin ...

HTC made headlines recently as the phone company confirmed that it would be making the “world’s first major blockchain phone.” This phone is said to allow users to own their digital identity and is reported to cost around $1,000. The phone dubbed “Exodus” is still covered in a lot of mystery as we only have a blueprint drawing of this device. HTC has said that it is expected to release the phone before the end of this year and that more details will be provided in the 3rd quarter of this year. A new position was even created at HTC called the Chief Crypto Officer, and the new CCO did have a lot to say about the upcoming device. The CCO mentioned that the phone is an attempt to make data as secure and protected as they are in the blockchain. In summary the essence of the phone is: “We envision a phone where you hold your own keys, you own your own identity and data, and your phone is the hub.” Many consider this phone by HTC as an attempt to bring the company back to its glory ...

Whatsapp is at it again! There is another update for the most popular messaging app in the world. This latest update brings a new feature that will allow users to know what messages were forwarded as they receive them. In this update, when you receive a forwarded message a “forwarded” label is seen before the body of the message itself. This would help you to know whether the sender of the message actually wrote the message or not. This update by Whatsapp is also an attempt to fight the spread of fake news which is very common on the messaging platform. Along with the update, Whatsapp also encouraged its users to think before sharing information that they know might not be true. To get this update, simply visit the Google Play Store or Apple App Store to download.

You cannot talk about smartphones without mentioning Samsung. The South Korean company has made its presence felt all around the world, and India is about to feel Samsung more. As a big player in the Indian mobile market, Samsung is expecting the revenue from India to keep increasing, and in order to be able to supply when the demand for their phones come, they have decided to open the world’s largest smartphone factory in India. Based in the city of Noida, this 35 acres plant has the potential to produce twice the amount of Samsung’s output once it is fully functional. This means that the plant could manufacture 120 million units of phones as against the 60 million units it is currently producing. Samsung estimates that it would take about 3 years before the plant reaches its full potential. This expansion is good for the community as Samsung is expected to employ about 5,000 new people. The type of phones that would be produced at the plant are not yet confirmed, but it is e...

Chinese smartphone giant—Oppo just launched a new handset, dubbed Oppo A5. It sports a 6.2 inches IPS LCD display at 720 x 1520 pixels, with 19:9 aspect ratio and 81.2% screen-to-body ratio. The phone features a notch like the iPhone X, but sells way cheaper at 230£ or ₦95,000 Naira - an absolute bargain. For image duties, Oppo A5 features a dual rear camera setup of 13-megapixels + 2MP, and a front-facing shooter carrying 8MP sensor. Hardware specs includes an octa-core 1.8 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 processor under the hood, coupled with 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage. The non-removable 4230mAh battery will allow users to use the phone for a long time before they have to charge it again. Oppo A5 Specifications and Price WIRELESS NETWORK GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE 2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 CDMA 800 & TD-SCDMA 3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 4G bands LTE grup band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 34(2000), 38(2600), 39(1900), 40(230...

5 years ago, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) introduced an initiative in the form of Mobile Network Portability (MNP) which allowed subscribers to migrate from one network to the other—just in case they needed better service—while still maintaining their previous phone numbers. However, this initiative has been met with just little success as statistics from the NCC show that only 62,709 subscribers have ported to other networks from January to May of this year. The stats further show that 33,772 subscribers left their network and 33,437 moved to other new networks on this same 5 months period. MTN gained more subscribers and at the same time, they also lost more with 12,965 subscribers coming in and 6,614 going out; Globacom got 3,283 and lost 9,453 users; 9Mobile got 8,984 and lost 9,526; Airtel got 8,205 subscribers and lost 8,259. Many Nigerian prefer to totally dump their old SIMs instead of porting to a new network; and that is why this initiative hasn'...