Top 12 Internet Service Providers in Nigeria Offering Unlimited Data Plans as of Q3 2024

The Internet service market in Nigeria has witnessed increased competition following the licensing of additional Internet Service Providers (ISPs) by the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC). This development has ushered in a new era where ISPs are not only competing based on speed but also on cost and accessibility.

Currently, one of the primary concerns for internet consumers in Nigeria is whether the service they subscribe to is limited or capped, with or without a Fair Usage Policy (FUP). While mobile networks dominate the majority of internet subscriptions in the country, ISPs primarily rely on business subscriptions and tailor their services to meet the internet needs of corporate entities.

It is worth noting that while some ISPs claim to offer unlimited data plans, not all of them truly provide unlimited data as they often impose Fair Usage Policies (FUPs) on their plans. FUPs stipulate that there is a usage threshold within the unlimited period, beyond which the internet speed is reduced, although the user still maintains access to the internet.

Presently, several ISPs in Nigeria are offering unlimited data plans. In no particular order, here are 12 ISPs offering unlimited data plans as of Q2 2023:

1. Ngcom Unlimited Data Plans

Ngcom Network Solutions is an authorized network company that provides internet services across Nigeria. It is one of Nigeria’s leading ISPs offering unlimited services to both residential and business users. Ngcom currently has coverage in Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. Their unlimited data packages include:

FiberMax Liteplus:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦11,500
• Speed: Up to 12 Mbps
• No FUP

FiberMax Home:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦16,900
• Speed: Up to 25 Mbps
• No FUP

FiberMax Home Extra:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦21,000
• Speed: Up to 45 Mbps
• No FUP

FiberMax Ultra:

• Monthly subscription cost: N35,650
• Speed: Up to 70 Mbps
• No FUP

Ultimate:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦49,400
• Speed: Up to 95 Mbps
• No FUP

FiberMax Ultimate+:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦65,100
• Speed: Up to 155 Mbps
• No FUP

2. FibreOne

FibreOne is the largest fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) Internet service provider in Nigeria, revolutionizing last-mile Internet connectivity by offering truly unlimited, high-quality Internet services to offices and homes at affordable prices. While most ISPs impose restrictions on their unlimited plans, FibreOne does not enforce any Fair Usage Policy (FUP) on its unlimited plan usage. Currently available in Lagos, Abuja, and Ilorin, FibreOne offers the following plans:

SmartHome:

• Subscription cost: ₦11,994 per month
• Speed: Up to 16 Mbps
• No FUP

Smarthome Lite:

• Subscription cost: ₦21,454 per month
• Speed: Up to 43 Mbps
• No FUP

Smarthome Plus:

• Subscription cost: ₦31,754 per month
• Speed: Up to 65 Mbps
• No FUP

Smarthome Premium:

• Subscription cost: ₦47,995 per month
• Speed: Up to 88 Mbps
• No FUP

SmartHome Platinum:

• Subscription cost: ₦66,750 per month
• Speed: Up to 152 Mbps
• No FUP

3. Tizeti

Tizeti, also known as wifi.com.ng, offers unlimited internet services to residential and business customers, providing them with the full benefits of the internet without any data or time caps. Currently covering Lagos, Ogun, and Port Harcourt, Tizeti is expanding its network to encompass the entire Nigeria. The ISP offers various unlimited plans with no data cap, no usage threshold, and no limit on the number of connected devices. Here are some of their plans:

Residential Unlimited:

• Subscription cost: ₦12,500
• Validity period: 30 days
• Unlimited data
• One-time setup fee: ₦57,000

Residential Pro:

• Subscription cost: ₦75,000
• Validity period: 6 months
• Unlimited data
• One-time setup fee: ₦57,000

Residential Yearly:

• Subscription cost: ₦150,000
• Validity period: Yearly
• Unlimited data
• One-time setup fee: ₦57,000

Turbo Connect:

• Subscription cost: ₦60,000 per month
• Validity period: 30 days
• Unlimited data
• Speed: Up to 150 Mbps
• One-time setup fee: ₦135000

4. Hoop Telecoms

Established in 2017, Hoop Telecoms Limited is a full Telecommunications Service Provider and one of the few ISPs in Nigeria offering high-speed, truly unlimited data plans. With offices in five states and coverage in 36 states and the FCT, Hoop Telecoms aims to provide extensive network coverage throughout Nigeria. Their unlimited data plans include:

Home Package

Home Deluxe:

• Subscription cost: ₦12,375 per month
• Speed: Up to 10 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity period: 30 days
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦46,225
• Total – ₦58,600

Home Deluxe Plus:

• Subscription cost: ₦19,350 per month
• Speed: Up to 15 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity period: 30 days
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦46,225
• Total – ₦65,575

Home Ultimate:

• Subscription cost: ₦26,875 per month
• Speed: Up to 20 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity period: 30 days
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦46,225
• Total – ₦73,100

SME Package

SME Premium

• Burstable Speed – Up to 5Mbps
• Minimum Guaranteed Speed – 2Mbps
• Optimal Usage – Up to 5 Users
• Data Allowance – Unlimited
• Validity Period – 30 days
• Monthly Subscription (MRC) – ₦32,250
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦64, 500
• Total – ₦96,750

SME Platinum

• Burstable Speed – Up to 10Mbps
• Minimum Guaranteed Speed – 5Mbps
• Optimal Usage – Up to 10 users
• Data Allowance – Unlimited
• Validity Period – 30 days
• Monthly Subscription (MRC) – ₦80, 625
• Setup Fee (NRC) –₦64, 500
• Total – ₦145, 125

SME Platinum Plus

• Burstable Speed – Up to 15Mbps
• Minimum Guaranteed Speed – 7Mbps
• Optimal Usage – Up to 15 users
• Data Allowance – Unlimited
• Validity Period – 30 days
• Monthly Subscription (MRC) – ₦118,250
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦64, 500
• Total – ₦182, 750

SME Diamond

• Burstable Speed – Up to 20Mbps
• Minimum Guaranteed Speed – 10Mbps
• Optimal Usage – Up to 20 users
• Data Allowance – Unlimited
• Validity Period – 30 days
• Monthly Subscription (MRC) – ₦155,875
• Setup Fee (NRC) – ₦107, 500
• Total – ₦263, 375

5. iPNX Nigeria Limited

iPNX is a pioneering Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) operator in Nigeria, offering various solutions to different industries and market segments. They utilize cutting-edge technology, including FTTH cable technology, core access network infrastructure, and fixed wireless radio services. While iPNX does offer capped data plans, they also provide premium unlimited plans with excellent speed. Their unlimited data plans are:

FoS Unlimited Residential Plans

Installation fee ₦22,575 and Modem fee ₦22,575

Bronze:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦12,900
• Speed: Up to 10 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

Silver:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦17,200
• Speed: Up to 18 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

Gold:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦23,115
• Speed: Up to 50 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

Diamond:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦29,025
• Speed: Up to 70 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

Platinum:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦45,150
• Speed: Up to 100 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

Platinum Plus:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦62,350
• Speed: Up to 150 Mbps
• Unlimited data
• Validity Period: 30 days
• One Free Phone Lines

FoS Xtreme Unlimited Data Plans

FOS Xtreme 200:

• Subscription cost: ₦98,900 per month
• Speed: 200 Mbps
• Unlimited data for 30 days
• One Free Static IP
• Two Free Phone Lines
• Modem and installation cost: ₦68,625

FOS Xtreme 400:

• Subscription cost: ₦155,875 per month
• Speed: 400 Mbps
• Unlimited data for 30 days
• One Free Static IP
• Two Free Phone Lines
• Modem and installation cost: ₦68,625

FOS Xtreme 1000:

• Subscription cost: ₦268,750 per month
• Speed: 1000 Mbps
• Unlimited data for 30 days
• One Free Static IP
• Two Free Phone Lines
• Modem and installation cost: ₦68,625

6. Cyberspace Network Limited

Established in 1995, Cyberspace Network Limited is an ICT company that deployed its 4G LTE network infrastructure in 2014. They offer a range of data plans to meet customer needs. While most of their plans are capped, they have two unlimited data plans tailored to business customers:

Cyber Unlimited Classic:

• Subscription cost: ₦24,187 per month
• Speed: 1 Mbps
• Unlimited data

Cyber Unlimited Premium:

• Subscription cost: ₦48,375 per month
• Speed: 2 Mbps
• Unlimited data

7. Swift Networks

Swift Networks is a leading ISP in Nigeria, providing state-of-the-art broadband services for cost-effective and reliable deployment of a multi-service network. They offer converged voice telephony, video conferencing, video surveillance, high-speed data transmission, and Internet access services over a high-speed and reliable telecommunication pipe. While Swift Networks offers multiple capped data plans, they also provide unlimited data plans at additional costs. Here are their unlimited packages:

Unlimited Daily:

• Cost: ₦928
• Validity: 1 day
• Unlimited speed
• No FUP

Unlimited Weekly:

• Cost: ₦7,150
• Validity: 7 days
• Unlimited speed
• No FUP

Unlimited Supreme:

• Cost: ₦27,500 per month
• Validity: 30 days
• Unlimited speed
• No FUP

8. Starlink Internet

Starlink, Elon Musk’s internet company, was issued an Internet Service Provider license by the NCC last year. It officially launched its operations in Nigeria in January, generating excitement among Nigerians looking for new options. While Starlink’s service is relatively costly, as the subscription is still paid in dollars despite being quoted in Naira, it offers unlimited data.

The current plan promises speeds ranging from 50 Mbps to 200 Mbps at a cost of ₦19,260 per month with a one-time hardware cost of ₦268,584.

9. Cool Link

Cool Link provides high-speed and affordable internet services using satellite technology, making it available anywhere in Nigeria. The company offers different packages of unlimited plans, including:

Unlimited 20:

• Unlimited data for 30 days
• Download speed: 20 Mbps
• Upload speed: 3 Mbps
• Cost: v7,900 per month
• FUP: 10 GB
• Download speed reduces to 4 Mbps beyond 10 GB
• Download speed reduces to 1 Mbps beyond 15 GB
• Free night browsing from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. at full speed
• Equipment price ₦60,000

Unlimited 25:

• Download speed: 25 Mbps
• Upload speed: 3 Mbps
• Cost: ₦10,900 per month
• FUP: 20 GB at up to 25 Mbps
• Download speed reduces to 5 Mbps beyond 20 GB
• Download speed reduces to 1 Mbps beyond 30 GB
• Free night access from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Equipment price ₦60,000

Unlimited 30:

• Download speed: 30 Mbps
• Upload speed: 3 Mbps
• Cost: ₦16,900 per month
• FUP: 30 GB at up to 30 Mbps
• Download speed reduces to 6 Mbps beyond 30 GB
• Download speed reduces to 1 Mbps beyond 45 GB
• Free night access from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Equipment price ₦45,000

Unlimited 40:

• Download speed: 40 Mbps
• Upload speed: 3 Mbps
• Cost: ₦31,900 per month
• FUP: 30 GB at up to 30 Mbps
• Download speed reduces to 8 Mbps beyond 60 GB
• Download speed reduces to 2 Mbps beyond 90 GB
• Free night access from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Equipment price ₦30,000

10. Spectranet

Spectranet, with the largest number of subscribers among ISPs in Nigeria, is known for delivering the best speed. As one of the few ISPs offering unlimited service, Spectranet covers Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Port-Harcourt. Here are their unlimited plans:

Unlimited Gold Plan:

• Unlimited access for 1 month
• Cost: ₦18,999 per month
• FUP: 125 GB
• Download speed reduces to 512 kbps post 125 GB

Unlimited Diamond Plan:

• Cost: ₦20,000 per month
• Speed: 4 Mbps
• FUP: 200 GB
• Download speed reduces to 512 kbps post 200 GB

11. Smile Nigeria

Smile Nigeria is a leading 4G LTE broadband provider in the country, offering unlimited data plans to meet the growing internet needs of consumers. With coverage in major cities across Nigeria, Smile Nigeria ensures a seamless and reliable internet experience. Here are their unlimited data plans:

UnlimitedLite:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦12,000
• 60GB monthly FUP at up to 8Mbps

UnlimitedEssential:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦18,000
• 150GB monthly FUP at up to 8Mbps

Freedom 3Mbps:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦25,000
• Always connected
• Non-stop data with 200GB monthly FUP at up to 3Mbps

Freedom 6Mbps:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦30,000
• Always connected
• Non-stop data with 300GB monthly FUP at up to 6Mbps

Freedom BestEffort:

• Monthly subscription cost: ₦40,000
• Always connected
• Non-stop data with 1TB monthly FUP at up to 21Mbps

12. Ntel Nigeria

Ntel Nigeria is a 4G LTE-Advanced network operator in Nigeria, known for its unlimited data plans and high-speed internet services. They provide seamless connectivity and coverage in major cities across the country. Here are their unlimited data plans:

Unlimited Daily:

• Cost: N1,500
• Speed: Up to 512 Kbps
• Validity Period: 2 days
• FUP of 10GB applies to this plan

Unlimited Weekly:

• Weekly subscription cost: N5,2350
• Speed: Up to 512 Kbps
• FUP of 40GB applies to this plan
• Validity Period: 7 days

Unlimited Family:

• Monthly subscription cost: N18,500
• Speed: Up to 512 Kbps
• FUP of 150GB applies to this plan
• Validity Period: 30 days

Unlimited Exclusive:

• Monthly subscription cost: N25,000
• Speed: Up to 512 Kbps
• Unlimited data
• No Throttle, No Cap, No FUP applies to this plan.
• Validity Period: 30 days

It’s important to note that the availability of these unlimited data plans may vary depending on the location and network coverage of each ISP. It’s advisable to check with the respective ISPs for the most up-to-date information regarding their plans, pricing, and coverage areas.

Conclusion

The internet service market in Nigeria has seen significant growth with the emergence of various ISPs offering unlimited data plans. As consumers increasingly rely on the Internet for work, education, entertainment, and communication, the availability of affordable and reliable unlimited data plans has become crucial. With a wide range of options from different ISPs, individuals, and businesses can find the plan that best suits their needs and budget, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted online experience in Nigeria.