Switching from a fixed fibre connection to a mobile “unlimited” plan offers great portability, but it comes with a trade-off in speed stability and usage limits. While MTN Fibrex is truly unlimited, mobile plans in Nigeria use a Fair Usage Policy (FUP) that throttles your speed once you hit a certain data threshold.
MTN FibreX Promises Many Things
Support Reliability and Speed Are not there . you Call you Email ..Zero Nothing No Updates Nothing !
Reliable as you can get it between 2am and 6am After Then on your own . Speed is always 1mb to 2mb never 5mb as promised Never !
After 3Months on their MTN 25k a Month Fibre Plan And 1 Month on Holiday With no way to even use my So Called Unlimited Plan on My Phone at My Vacation Hotel just 3km away I decided It was of no use just like Netflix is . if you donmt use it youstill Pay Model of Business is not really The Best for Pocket these Days
So I investifgated for us all . Back To Mobile
Here is how the top unlimited mobile plans in Nigeria compare as of 2026:
Unlimited Mobile Plan Comparison
| Feature | Airtel Unlimited | MTN Unlimited (Broadband) | Glo Unlimited (Router) |
| Price (Monthly) | ₦20,000 – ₦50,000 | ₦30,000 – ₦60,000+ | ₦19,999 – ₦29,999 |
| Data Cap (FUP) | Speed-based (or ~1TB on 5G) | 150GB (Silver) / 260GB (Ruby) | 110GB / 150GB |
| Peak Speed | Up to 20Mbps or 60Mbps | Up to 100Mbps (on 5G) | Up to 30Mbps |
| Speed after FUP | Remains at plan limit | 2GB daily drops or 5Mbps | Throttled to 2Mbps |
| Portability | High (MiFi/Router) | High (MiFi/Router) | Medium (Device locked*) |
Detailed Breakdown of Plans
Airtel Unlimited (EBB/Broadband)
Airtel’s plans are unique because they are often speed-capped rather than volume-capped.
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Unlimited 20 (₦20,000): Provides speeds up to 20Mbps. It is marketed as having no strict data volume cap, making it a favorite for heavy downloaders who don’t mind a speed ceiling.
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Unlimited 60 (₦50,000): Increases the speed limit to 60Mbps.
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Best for: Consistent usage without worrying about a “hard” data cutoff, provided you are in a strong Airtel 4G/5G zone.
MTN Unlimited (Broadband/Router)
MTN offers the most reliable 5G speeds but has very strict Fair Usage limits.
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Silver Plan (₦30,000): You get 150GB at full speed. Once exhausted, you receive 2GB daily for the rest of the month.
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Ruby Plan (₦60,000): You get 260GB at full speed before the daily 2GB drops kick in.
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Best for: Users who need high-speed bursts for gaming or large file transfers but can manage their total monthly volume.
Glo Unlimited (Router)
Glo is the budget-friendly leader but often suffers from inconsistent network speeds depending on your location.
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Router Unlimited (₦19,999): Provides 110GB at full speed.
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Router Unlimited (₦29,999): Provides 150GB at full speed.
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FUP: Once you hit the limit, your speed is throttled to 2Mbps.
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Best for: Light-to-medium users on a budget who prioritize cost over raw speed.
Mobile Unlimited vs. MTN Fibrex
| Comparison Point | MTN Fibrex (Your Current) | Mobile Unlimited (Airtel/MTN/Glo) |
| Usage Limit | Truly Unlimited (No FUP) | Strict FUP (110GB – 260GB typical) |
| Speed | Up to 1Gbps (Ultra-fast) | Max 20–100Mbps (Variable) |
| Reliability | Weatherproof (Physical cable) | Variable (Affected by rain/congestion) |
| Portability | Fixed to your home/office | Portable (Take it anywhere) |
The Verdict
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Switch to Airtel Unlimited if you want to avoid “GB counting” and prefer a steady, albeit capped, speed.
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Switch to MTN Unlimited if you are moving into an area with 5G coverage and need the fastest possible mobile speeds.
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Keep MTN Fibrex if you regularly download more than 300GB per month, as you will find mobile FUP limits frustratingly restrictive.
