Do you want an ultimate guide on how to Share Data on Glo? Of course, you need it. Here in this article, we will be giving you all you need to know about how to share data on t the glo network with family and friends.
Customers can also transfer data bundles on the Glo network. This kind of feature iis known as the giving service, and it is available to all Glo members.
Instead of sharing your data with another number, you will purchase a data plan and transfer it directly to another Glo number, where your airtime balance will be charged for the data subscription.
First, let’s look at how to exchange data on Glo.
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3 Ways on How to Share Data on Glo
The following are three methods that can be used to share data on Glo with another Glo line.
- Using the Glo data transfer code
- Using *777# to share Glo data
- Sharing Glo data via SMS
Those are all three methods you can use to share data from Glo to Glo. Now, let’s see how to share data on Glo using each of the methods respectively.
Code to Share Data on Glo
Dial *127*01*Recipient’s Glo Number# to activate the code for sharing Glo data. For example, if you want to share data with 07050000000 (Glo number), dial *127*01*07050000000# and follow the prompts to confirm your request.
That’s all there is to it! When you subscribe, the number you enter will now have access to your Glo data bundle. As long as you have an active data plan, all data consumed by the Glo number will be charged to your data bundle.
How to Share Data on Glo Using *777#
Although not the most popular, using *777# is another simple way you can use to share your Glo data plan with friends.
Below is a step-by-step guide on how to share data on Glo using *777#.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *777#
- Select the option for “Data
- Select the option for “Share Data Plan“
- Reply with 1 – Share
- Then, enter the number you want to share data with.
That’s it! You’ll get a notification message confirming your data sharing request. From then on, the Glo number entered will now have access to use from your data whenever you subscribe and have an active data plan.
How to Share Data Via SMS on
Glo Network
You can also share your Glo data via text message with another Glo line. This procedure is simple and uncomplicated because all you have to do is
Text Share<space>Recipient’s Number to 127. For example, if you wish to share your info with 07050000000, simply type Share 07050000000 and text it to 127.
That’s all! When you subscribe to a data plan or have an active data bundle on your Glo line, the number you entered will now be able to utilize from your data.
That concludes the approaches, methods, and tricks for sharing data on Glo. Now, let’s look at three quick ways to transfer data on Glo.
How to Transfer Data on Glo
Like I said earlier, the Glo feature that lets you transfer data from Glo to Glo is called the Glo data gifting service. Unlike transferring data on MTN, you cannot transfer data from your Glo data balance, instead, you can buy data for another Glo line using your airtime.
This can be done by following the step-by-step guide on how to transfer Glo data below.
- Open the dialer app on your phone and dial *777#
- Select the “Data” option
- Select the “Gift Data Plan” option
- Choose the data plan you wish to gift/transfer, and proceed with the activation.
- Now, enter the Giftee Number (the Glo number you want to transfer data to).
That’s all! You’ll receive a notification message from Glo confirming that you have gift/transferred data to the recipient’s number, so the recipient too will get a message confirming that they have been credited with the data plan gifted.
Code to Transfer Data on Glo
You can activate the Glo data transfer code by dialing *127*USSD PLAN NUMBER*Recipient’s Glo Number#. e.g, say you want to transfer N100 – 100MB data package and the number is 2 in the menu, to 07050000000—Just dial *127*2*07050000000#.
If you have a sufficient airtime balance, the data bundle that falls on the plan number entered will be transferred to the number you want to gift the data plan.
*Bonus* You can also use the Glo cafe website to gift data to other Glo users. Just make sure that you use your Glo SIM with sufficient airtime balance, and that’s all.
How to Check Glo Data Gift Balance
When someone gifts your data or you gift someone data, you would want to check your balance to confirm if truly the data volume is credited into the recipient’s data balance. This can be done by simply following the steps below.
- To check Glo data gifting balance, just open the dialer app on your phone and dial *127*0#, and your data balance will be displayed on your screen.
Things to Know About Glo Data Share/Transfer
After knowing how to transfer MB from Glo to Glo and how to share data on Glo network, I’m sure you’ll want to know some important information about the Glo data sharing, gifting and transfer service. If so, continue reading them below.
- Transferring and sharing data is totally free on Glo. That means there are no applicable charges whatsoever for the Glo gifting and sharing services.
- You can only gift and/or share data from Glo to Glo. That means you cannot transfer data from Glo to Airtel, MTN or 9mobile.
- You cannot gift, transfer or share your data bonuses, as you can only share your active regular data plan.
- You cannot share your Glo data with more than five Glo SIM cards.
- There is no limit to the amount of data you can transfer using the Glo data gifting service.
Conclusion
Sharing data with friends and family is an easy method to stay connected while also assisting others who require internet access. As a Glo subscriber, you can share your data with loved ones who also use the Glo network. We reviewed the process of exchanging data on Glo in this article and provided an overview of the stages involved.
There are a few easy actions you must take in order to share data on Glo. Make sure you have enough data balance to share before anything else. The data sharing menu can then be accessed by dialing a USSD code that is supplied in the article. Next, input the data sharing amount and the recipient’s phone number. The exchanged info will be delivered to the recipient’s Glo line once you confirm the transaction.
