How to Stop Data Auto-renewal on MTN, Glo, 9mobile and Airtel


Data auto-renewal feature allows you to automatically resubscribe for a current data plan without having to resend same USSD or SMS. It saves time and energy in subscribing in the future.
The worst thing a network operator could do to invoke the anger of any subscribers, is by activating data auto-renewal feature in order to keep deducting the subscribers money/credit for future subscription to that particular data plan previously activated. Though, it's favourable in some cases but like a thorn to the flesh in some cases.

In the case where it can be a thorn to the flesh is when the subscriber doesn't or have probably forgotten the code to stop or cancel the auto-renewal.

The latest glo data plan has benefits in auto renewing of data, where a user will enjoy 100% double data on any data plan auto renewed.

So, if you are looking on how to cancel, stop and deactivate data auto-renewal on MTN, Glo, 9mobile and Airtel, this article will definitely acquaint you with the simplest methods.




How to Cancel, Stop and Deactivate auto-renewal on MTN Network



MTN auto-renewal happens on any of the data plans. It has two methods in deactivating the auto-renewal: by using the data plan USSD code or general auto-renewal deactivating code.

To deactivate, stop or cancel auto-renewal on MTN, kindly go to your SMS and sendSTOPDATA to 131 which is the general method.

Another way to deactivate a particular data plan on MTN is by sending NO+code to 131e.g NO103 to 131 as a text message. The "103" is the code used in activating the data plan.

So, one out of the two methods must surely work and you will be automatically free from the unnecessary deduction of your credit for re-subscribing a future data plan.

How to Cancel, Stop and Deactivate auto-renewal on 9mobile Network


Thanks to 9mobile for their general USSD code in deactivating auto-renewal of any data plans. It's so amazing and perfect.

To deactivate, stop, cancel and terminate data auto-renewal on 9mobile, simply dial *229*0#and amazingly, your work is done successfully. This means that you have successfully opted out of the auto-renewal.

How to Cancel, Stop and Deactivate auto-renewal on Glo network


Glo - grandmasters of data plans, also have a special code in deactivating auto-renewal of data plans. It's simply done via text message.

To deactivate, stop, cancel and terminate data auto-renewal on Glo network, kindly send CANCEL to 127 as text message. That's all.

How to Cancel, Stop and Deactivate auto-renewal on Airtel Network

Airtel also has a special code in deactivating auto-renewal of their data plans. This generalized code to stop any unusual deducting of credit for auto-renewal will definitely help you.

To deactivate, cancel, stop and terminate data auto-renewal on Airtel network, simply sendSTOP to 141 and any auto-renewal activated on your SIM, will end immediately.


Voila! You are done with the job in deactivating auto-renewal on any of the best four GSM networks in Nigeria. The auto-renewal feature has merits and demerits, that's why users suffer unusual deduction of their credit while some enjoys the feature.


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