Quick Question: How long can you be without your phone? The likely answer is: never without it. Because your phone has become an extension of yourself, serving as an important tool for staying connected with family, conducting business, and much more. If you're considering moving abroad, you might already be feeling some anxiety about how you’ll stay connected to home while being in a new place. Here are some ways to do it retain your number:
If you’re looking to retain your MTN number.
You can use the Keep My Number (KMN) service to retain your number if you travel out of the country or your number stays inactive/dormant for more than 180 days. All you have to do is subscribe for MTN the MTN KMN service. When you’re subscribed to KMN, you’ll avoid getting your MTN number from being disconnected or recycled, and it’ll be reserved no matter how long you stay out of the country.
How to retain your MTN number.
- 1. Recharge your account with enough airtime.
- 2. Then, dial *365# or send an SMS with your chosen keyword to 36500.
- 3. After subscribing to the service, a fee will be deducted from your account.
- 4. Once MTN confirms your payment, your number will be retained in the KMN list for either 1, 2, or 3 years based on your subscription choice.
If you want to retain your GLO number.
Glo's ALWAYS ON plan allows you to keep your phone number active for an entire year, even if you don't make or receive calls, send messages, or use data during that time. This is especially beneficial if you travel abroad for extended periods or your phone is lost or damaged.
- 1. Recharge your account with sufficient airtime.
- 2. Dial *777# and select ALWAYS ON from the menu.
- 3. A one-time fee of N500 will be deducted from your main account balance.
- 4. Once payment is confirmed, your number will remain active for 365 days, regardless of usage.
- 5. The ALWAYS ON plan is available to all existing and new Glo prepaid subscribers. During the subscription period, you can still make and receive calls as long as you have airtime. You can also purchase other Glo products and services.
- 6. Towards the end of your ALWAYS ON subscription, you'll receive SMS and email reminders to renew if needed. This ensures your number stays active if you'll be away from the network for longer than a year.
By subscribing to Glo's ALWAYS ON, you can avoid the hassle and cost of getting a new number or updating your contacts if your line gets disconnected due to inactivity. It's a convenient way to keep your number safe while traveling or during periods of low usage.
If you want to keep your Airtel number.
You can use international roaming service to keep your Airtel number while traveling. This allows you to use your Airtel SIM and regular number to stay connected with family, friends, and business contacts, no matter where you are. To activate this service, simply purchase an Airtel international roaming pack, and your SIM will be activated as soon as you arrive at your destination.
The International Roaming plan turns your regular SIM into an overseas SIM card that allows you to use your number abroad.
Airtel offers various prepaid and postpaid plans, including both short-term and long-term options, making it ideal if you’re a frequent traveler or you want your number remain to be reachable.
How to activate Airtel international roaming.
You can activate your Airtel international roaming in four ways:
- 1. Using the Airtel Thanks App: Open the app and toggle the international roaming option.
- 2. Contact the Airtel Call Center: Call 121 to activate your international roaming service.
- 3. WhatsApp: Send a message to 99100-99100 via WhatsApp to initiate activation.
- 4. Send an SMS: Text "IRSTART" to 121 to activate the international roaming service.
By following these steps, you can make sure your Airtel number remains active and available for use while you're abroad.
If you’re looking to keep your 9Mobile number.
It’s easy to lose your phone number when it remains inactive for up to 90 days. With the Extended SiM Validailty from 9Mobile, you can do this.
All you have to do is subscribe for ₦500 to extend the validity of your number for a year. This service is available to all 9Mobile prepaid and postpaid subscribers, including both new and existing users.
This is how to activate the Extended SIM Validity service.
- 1. Recharge your 9Mobile number.
- 2. Dial *539*1# or text “1” to 539 to subscribe.
- 3. To check your subscription status, dial *539#.
Keeping your MTN, Airtel, 9Mobile, or GLO SIM number active while traveling abroad in 2024 is necessary. This means staying connected is easier, allowing you to focus on living in the new place, while keeping in touch with loved ones with ease. Whether you choose international roaming, local SIM cards, or WiFi calling and messaging apps, there are different options available for you to explore.
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