With the entry of new players, the competition in the internet service provider market is getting tougher day by day. As competition paves the way for per-second billing in the mobile telephony segment, unlimited internet service, which was impossible until now, is now becoming the norm and the basis of competition for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria.
Although the majority of internet subscriptions in Nigeria are on mobile networks, ISPs rely heavily on subscriptions from businesses due to their business model, and their services are tailored to meet corporate internet needs.
However, it should be noted that although some ISPs claim to offer unlimited data plans, not all are truly unlimited as some ISPs add a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) to their plans. FUP means that you have a limit on your usage during the unlimited period, where the speed you get is reduced, but you will still have access to the internet. For example, if you have a 40GB FUP on your one-month unlimited subscription, it means that you will enjoy the best speed until you use up 40GB, after which the speed you get will be reduced.
In July 2022, more than five ISPs identified by Nairametrics are upgrading their packages to offer unlimited data plans to their customers.
The top 7 ISPs offering unlimited data plans as of January are highlighted below. The best of them are the non-FUP ones.
10. NTEL
NTEL has one of the best and most affordable unlimited data plans in Nigeria today and there are many options to choose from. Although most of its plans have FUP, it has one of the cheapest unlimited plans in the country. However, Ntel has a drawback in terms of limited network coverage. For now, NTEL is only available in some areas of Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. So, before you join its service, you should confirm whether it has coverage in your area.
The company offers a variety of unlimited data plans, including:
Unlimited Daily
- Perfect for individuals who need unlimited data for specific tasks in a short period of time.
- Subscribe for N1500 only
- Valid for 2 days
- A 10GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) applies to this plan.
Unlimited Weekly
Ideal for people who want to use unlimited Internet without making a long-term commitment.
- Subscribe for only N5,200 per week
- Valid for 7 days
- A 40GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) applies to this plan
Unlimited Family
- Perfect for multiple users at home or on the go.
- Subscribe for only N18,500 monthly
- Valid for 30 days
- A 150GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) applies to this plan
Unlimited Exclusive
- This is ideal for people who deal with endless downloads
- No Gas, Cap and FUP in this Plan!
- Subscribe for just N25,000 monthly
- Valid for 30 days
Unlimited 90
- This is a 3 month long term plan
- Subscribe every 3 months for only N51,000
- Enjoy high-speed Internet
- Valid for 90 days
- A 450GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) applies to this plan
9. Smile Communications
Smile Communications also offers one of the best unlimited data packages with excellent speed in network coverage areas. The ISP currently has network coverage in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin City, Kaduna, Onitsha and Asaba. Smile has various unlimited plans which include:
Unlimited Lite
- It gives you unlimited access to the Internet at a speed of 8Mbps
- It costs 12,000 Naira per month
- FUP is 60 GB
- The speed drops to 512 Kbps after 60 GB
Unlimited Essentials
- Standard speed for unlimited basic is up to 8Mbps
- It costs 18,000 Naira per month
- FUP is 150GB
- speed drops to 512kbps after 150GB
Freedom 3mbps
- It provides unlimited access to the Internet with a data speed of up to 3Mbps
- It has a validity period of 30 days
- It costs 25,000 manats
- FUP is 200GB
- The speed drops to 512 kbit/s after 200 GB
8. Spectran
Spectranet currently has the highest number of subscribers among ISPs in Nigeria. This is not surprising as the company is one of the oldest internet providers in the country and does a good job of delivering the best speed. It is also among the few ISPs that offer unlimited service in Nigeria. The ISP currently covers Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan and Port Harcourt. Spectranet’s unlimited plans include:
Unlimited Gold Plan
- It gives unlimited access for 1 month
- He spends N18,999 per month
- FUP is 125GB
- Speed drops to 512 kbps after 125 GB
Unlimited Diamond Plan
- It costs N20,000 per month
- Speed @ 4Mbps
- FUP is 200GB
- Speed slows down to 512 kbps after 200 GB
7. Cool Link
Cool Link provides high-speed and affordable internet service using satellite. This means that its service is available all over Nigeria. Cool link’s broadband service is beamed from a satellite in space, giving you faster speeds than most terrestrial services (radio, 4G and fibre).
The company also offers various packages of unlimited plans, which include:
Unlimited 20
- Unlimited data for 30 days
- 20Mbps upload and 3Mbps download speed
- He spends N7,900 per month
- FUP is 10GB
- Above 10GB, download speed drops to 4Mbps
- Above 15 GB, the download speed drops to 1 Mbps
- Free night viewing at full speed (10:00 PM to 6:00 AM).
Unlimited 25
- 25Mbps upload and 3Mbps upload speed
- It costs 10,900 manats
- FUP is 20 GB up to 25 Mbps
- Above 20GB, download speed drops to 5Mbps
- Above 30GB, download speed drops to 1Mbps
- Free night entry (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
Unlimited 30
- 30Mbps download and 3Mbps download speed
- It costs 16,900 manats per month
- FUP is 30 GB up to 30 Mbps
- Above 30 GB, the download speed drops to 6 Mbps
- Above 45 GB, download speed drops to 1 Mbps
- Free night entry (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.)
6. Fast networks
Swift Networks is one of the leading ISPs in Nigeria. The company offers modern broadband services, converged voice telephony, video conferencing, video surveillance, high-speed data transmission and Internet access services for cost-effective and reliable deployment of a multi-service network. speed and reliable telecommunication pipe. While the company offers many limited data plans, it also has unlimited data plans with additional costs. Its unlimited packages include:
Unlimited Weekly
- It costs 6500 manats
- It lasts for 7 days
- Unlimited speed
- No FUP
Unlimited High
- It costs 25,000 manats per month
- It lasts for 30 days
- Unlimited speed
- No FUP
5. Cyberspace Network Limited
Founded in 1995 as an ICT company, Cyberspace deployed its 4G LTE network infrastructure in 2014 with the promise of providing 10x more speed, mobility and security to its customers. The company today offers a range of data plans to meet the needs of its customers. While most of their plans are limited, they have 2 unlimited plans aimed at business customers. These include:
Cyber Unlimited Classic
- Subscription fee: N24,187
- Speed: 1Mbps
- Unlimited data
Cyber Unlimited Premium
- Subscription fee: N48,375 per month
- Speed: 2Mbps
- Unlimited data
4. iPNX
iPNX is the pioneer and leading Fibre-to-The-Home (FTTH) operator in Nigeria. The company currently provides a range of solutions for various industries and market segments using industry-leading technology such as Fibre-to-The-Home (FTTH) cable technology, core access network infrastructure and fixed wireless radio services. While the company also has limited data plans, its unlimited plans come at a premium with great speeds. Its unlimited data plans are:
FOS Xtreme 200
- Subscription fee: N98,900 per month
- Speed: 200Mbps
- Unlimited data for 30 days
FOS Xtreme 400
- Subscription fee: N155,875 per month
- Speed: 400Mbps
- Unlimited data for 30 days
FOS Xtreme 1000
- Subscription fee: N268,750
- Speed: 1000Mbps
- Unlimited data for 30 days
- Modem and installation cost for iPNX is N68,625
3. Halga Telecom
Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full-service Telecom Services provider. The company is one of the few ISPs offering truly high-speed, unlimited data plans in Nigeria today. Hoop Telecoms currently has offices in 5 states of the country and network/service coverage in 36 states and the FCT in Nigeria. Its nationwide network utilizes multiple infrastructure replacement arrangements using both its own established infrastructure and the infrastructures of its partners. The company said it aims to be in every corner of Nigeria. Its unlimited data plans include:
House Deluxe
- Subscription fee is N12,375 per month
- Speed: up to 10Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Validity period: 30 days
Home Deluxe Plus
- Subscription fee: N19,350 per month
- Speed: up to 15 Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Validity period: 30 days
Home Ultimate
- Subscription fee: N26,875 per month
- Speed: up to 20 Mbps
- Unlimited data
- Validity period: 30 days
2. Tizeti
Tizeti (wifi.com.ng) provides unlimited internet for residential and business customers, allowing customers to take full advantage of the internet without any data or time limits. Its coverage includes Lagos, Ogun and Port Harcourt and the company said it is expanding its network to cover the whole of Nigeria.
Tizeti is one of the ISPs that offers a variety of unlimited plans with no data cap, usage cap, and no limit on the number of devices that can be connected. His plans include:
Live Unlimited
- Subscription fee: N12,500 per month
- Validity period: 30 days
- Unlimited data
- N5 attracts a one-time setup fee of 7,000
Turbo Connect
- Subscription fee: N60,000 per month
- Validity period: 30 days
- Unlimited data
- Speed: up to 150 Mbps
- N135,000 one time installation fee
1. FibreOne
FiberOne is the largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Internet service provider that is transforming the last mile Internet in Nigeria by bringing truly unlimited, high-quality Internet to offices and homes at low cost. The ISP differed by putting no limit on unlimited plan usage through FUP. This means that subscribers enjoy the same quality speed throughout the subscription period. Unfortunately, FibreOne service is currently only available in 3 major cities in the country, Lagos, Abuja and Ilorin. His plans include:
SmartHome
- Subscription fee: N11, 994 per month
- Speed: up to 16 Mbps
- No FUP
Smarthome Lite
- Subscription fee: N21,454 per month
- Speed: up to 43 Mbps
- No FUP
Smarthome Plus
- Subscription fee: N31,754 per month
- Speed: up to 65 Mbps
- No FUP
Smarthome Premium
- Subscription fee: N47,995 per month
- Speed: up to 88 Mbps
- No FUP
SmartHome Platinum
- Subscription fee: N66,750 per month
- Speed: up to 152 Mbps
- No FUP