Nigeria Mobile Networks Guide: MTN, Glo, Airtel & 9mobile
Nigeria has four major mobile networks. Knowing which one your contact uses helps you dial correctly and avoid wrong-number charges. Here’s your complete guide to Nigerian mobile networks — and how to call all of them at the same low rate.
The largest network in Nigeria with over 80 million subscribers. Best coverage in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and across all 36 states.
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- Prefixes: 0803, 0806, 0810, 0813, 0814, 0816, 0903, 0906
- How to dial from abroad:
- Coverage: Nationwide, strongest in the south and central regions
Nigeria’s second-largest network with strong data offerings and competitive rates.
- Prefixes: 0805, 0807, 0811, 0815, 0905
- How to dial from abroad:
- Coverage: Strong in Lagos, Abuja, and major cities; weaker in rural north
Part of the Airtel Africa group with reliable nationwide 4G coverage.
- Prefixes: 0802, 0808, 0812, 0901, 0902, 0904, 0907
- How to dial from abroad:
- Coverage: Excellent in urban areas, good national spread
The fourth major network with strong data plans and growing coverage.
- Prefixes: 0809, 0817, 0818, 0908, 0909
- How to dial from abroad:
- Coverage: Good in major cities, expanding in rural areas
With , it doesn’t matter which network your contact uses. MTN, Glo, Airtel, or 9mobile — all at 0.09 €/min. No network surcharges, no premium numbers. Just one low rate.