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Keep My Number

What is MTN Keep My Number? What is MTN Keep My Number?

A. MTN Keep My Number is a special service that allows MTN prepaid customers to retain their numbers in the event that they travel out of the country or stay inactive/ dormant for more than 180days.

Who can subscribe for MTN Keep My Number? Who can subscribe for MTN Keep My Number?

A. All MTN Prepaid customers can subscribe for the MTN Keep My Number service.

Why should I subscribe to the MTN Keep My Number service? Why should I subscribe to the MTN Keep My Number service?

A.

  • To avoid your MTN number being disconnected or re-cycled.
  • To save you the cost of reprinting business cards and updating websites when your number gets disconnected and recycled.
  • You will have your number reserved irrespective of how long you stay out of the Country.
How do I subscribe to MTN Keep My Number? How do I subscribe to MTN Keep My Number?

A. Please refer to the table below:

Keep My Number
Subscription Type1 year2 years3 years
(SMS to 36500)KMN1KMN2KMN3
(USSD)*365*1#*365*2#*365*3#
I received a pop-up menu to choose either Auto-renewal option or One-off when activating a Keep My Number plan. What does this mean? I received a pop-up menu to choose either Auto-renewal option or One-off when activating a Keep My Number plan. What does this mean?

A. The pop-up menu is a feature that allows you to set your subscription on Auto-renew or One-off purchase:

  • Auto-renew purchase means that your subscription will automatically renew at the end of its validity provided you have enough airtime on your line.
  • One-off purchase means that your subscription will not renew after its validity even with the sufficient airtime on the line.
If I exit the pop-up menu or it times out before selecting an option, will my Keep My Number plan be on Auto-renewal or One-off option? If I exit the pop-up menu or it times out before selecting an option, will my Keep My Number plan be on Auto-renewal or One-off option?

A. If you do not select a subscription type (i.e. one-off or autorenewal on the pop-up menu), the subscription purchase will NOT be successful. Selecting a subscription type is an important step to successful purchase/activation. Thus, If you exit the pop-pop menu or it times out before selecting an option, you will not be able to proceed to buy your Keep My Number plan.

How does the MTN Keep My Number service work? How does the MTN Keep My Number service work?

A.

  • Recharge your account with sufficient airtime.
  • Dial *365# or send keyword to 36500 to subscribe for the MTN Keep My Number service.
  • Once you subscribe for the service, you will be charged based on the price of the offer.
  • As soon as your payment is confirmed, your number will be kept in Keep My Number list. So, whenever MTN conducts a mass disconnection and recycling of numbers, your number(s) will be excluded from the list.
  • Your number will then be kept in the Keep My Number list depending on your subscription for 1 year, 2 years OR 3 years.
  • For the 1 year subscription, if you want to remain on the Keep My Number list for another 365 days after your initial subscription has expired, you will be required to renew your subscription by dialling *365# or texting Keyword to 36500.
  • After re-subscribing for the service again, another subscription fee will be deducted from your account.
  • In the event that your subscription expires and you do not renew your subscription, your number will be disconnected and re-cycled.
If I am an MTN Postpaid customer, can I subscribe to MTN Keep My Number service? If I am an MTN Postpaid customer, can I subscribe to MTN Keep My Number service?

A. No, MTN Postpaid customers CANNOT subscribe to the MTN Keep My Number service.

Can I enjoy all MTN products and services while I am on MTN Keep My Number? Can I enjoy all MTN products and services while I am on MTN Keep My Number?

A. Yes, you will be able to enjoy all of MTNN’s products and services.

Will I be notified once my number is placed on the MTN Keep My Number list? Will I be notified once my number is placed on the MTN Keep My Number list?

A. Yes, you will receive a notification message once you successfully subscribe to the service.

What happens if my Subscription expires and I don't renew my service? What happens if my Subscription expires and I don't renew my service?

A. Your number will be taken off the MTN Keep My Number list, and if no chargeable activity is performed, your number will be disconnected from the network.

Will I get a reminder message before expiry? Will I get a reminder message before expiry?

A. Yes, you will get a message before the Keep My Number subscription expires.

Will I be able to cancel auto-renewal anytime? Will I be able to cancel auto-renewal anytime?

A. Yes, you will be able to cancel auto-renewal on your subscription anytime by dialing *365# menu and selecting the “Cancel Autorenewal” option.

What are the different MTN Keep My Number plans available? What are the different MTN Keep My Number plans available?

A. We have the 1 year, 2 Years and 3 years Keep My Number plans. See table below for the available plans.

Can I purchase multiple Keep My Number plans? Can I purchase multiple Keep My Number plans?

A. No, you will NOT be able to activate multiple Keep My Number plans. You can only activate one (1) Keep My Number plan per time.

Example: If you activate the 1-Year Keep My Number plan, you will NOT be able to activate another plan until after 365 days

Will I be able to deactivate my plan at anytime? Will I be able to deactivate my plan at anytime?

A. Yes, you will be able to deactivate your active plans anytime by dialing *365# and selecting the “Deactivate” option.

SUMMARY OF MTN KEEP MY NUMBER SERVICE SUMMARY OF MTN KEEP MY NUMBER SERVICE
Keep My Number
Subscription Type1 year2 years3 years
Price (₦)3,5005,0007,500
(SMS to 36500)KMN1KMN2KMN3
(USSD)*365*1#*365*2#*365*3#