Network Operators In Nigeria And Their Meanings & Service Codes

It’s a pleasure to have you here where we discuss creativity and most phone related issues. I will be writing out the meanings and service codes of the most widely used mobile networks operators in Nigeria.

MTN

Meaning:               Mobile Telephone Network

Slogan:                  Everywhere you go

Recharge code:     *555*Digits Pin# and send

Customer care:      180 or 181

Check balance:      *556# and send

Directory enquiry:   200

Voicemail:              100/111/110/120

AIRTEL

Meaning: According to Airtel, the color red in its logo represents energy and passion

Customer service: 111

Check balance:     *123#

Voicemail box:       122

To recharge:         *126*Digit Code# and send

Emergency call:      112

GLO

Meaning: Globacom is a word with it’s own meaning. Even in dictionary “Global” simply means: “Modern” or “New”, while the “com” means: Communication. Therefore, Globacom means: “New way of communication”.

Slogan:                    With Pride
Customer service:     121

Recharging:            *123*Digit Pin#

Voicemail Number: 100/111/110/120

Information menu:   124

Balance enquiry:     #124# and follow screen instruction

ETISALAT

Meaning: An Arabic word meaning “Best in communication”

Slogan:                    Now you are talking

Customer service:    200

Recharge code:       *222*PIN#

Check balance:       *232#

Voicemail:               252

Show own number: *248#