How To Stop Auto Renewal on Data Subscriptions on all networks

I know it is very frustrating to subscribe to plans you don’t really intend to. Due to when you subscribed to that plan, you mistakenly opted in for auto-renew. Don’t worry, this guide will help you deactivate or stop auto-renewal on data subscriptions on all networks.

In this article, I will explain why it is important to turn off auto-renewal and also the advantages and disadvantages of auto-renewal. without further ado, let’s dive into it.

What is auto-renewal on Data Subscriptions?

If you subscribe to a data plan, you will be prompted to turn on auto-renewal. This option helps your data to automatically renew itself when your data is exhausted. You will automatically be subscribed to the same data plan as long as you have enough airtime for the subscription.

Advantages and disadvantages of Data subscription auto renewal

The good side about auto renewal is the rollover data option. This helps your unused data plans to be added to the new plan when it resubscribes to the same data plan. Whether you are active or not. This way you don’t lose your unused data plans.

The downside about this is you get an unwanted subscription. You will be subscribed to a plan you don’t intend to.  Let’s say you don’t intend to subscribe to the same plan again, or you don’t even intend to subscribe on that sim or network. Your airtime will just be automatically deducted and you will be subscribed to that same plan.

Code To Stop Data Subscription Autorenewal

To cancel auto-renewal for data plans on different networks, you’ll generally need to dial a USSD code or send a text message to the specific network’s short code. Specific instructions for each network are detailed below:

For MTN Nigeria:

Dial *312#, Select option 1 (Data Plans), Select option 11 (Manage Data), and Select option 3 (Cancel Auto-renewal).

For Airtel Nigeria:

Dial *312#, Select option 1 (Data Plans), Select option 11 (Manage Data), and Select option 3 (Cancel Auto-renewal).

For Glo Nigeria:

• Dial *312#.
• Select option 1 (Data Plans).
• Select option 11 (Manage Data).
• Select option 3 (Cancel Auto-renewal).

You can also cancel by sending a text message. For example, to cancel the Daily Combo Plan, text “C RDC” to 1010.

For other networks (e.g., Etisalat):

Refer to the specific network’s website or customer care for detailed instructions. For example, Etisalat provides instructions on canceling subscriptions by texting codes to 1010.

Conclusion

I have explained in this detailed guide the codes to turn off or deactivate data auto-renewal on all networks. I know how frustrating it is to get subscribed to a data plan you don’t intend to. This tutorial will help solve your mysteries and save you from this.

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