GLO Always-ON Data are arguably the most affordable plans on the network and a way out for most subscribers who are not very heavy internet users but need to stay online for a few hours on a daily basis. For a long while these plans have been available on other service providers; with GLO joining the fold few months ago.

However, the jury is on as to whether the Always-ON Data Plans are the most affordable plans at the moment or not. So in this article, we will be answering this very question by assessing some of the pros and the cons of the plan and having a brief look at the set of users who may find the data plans very attractive and whatnot. Without wasting much of your time, let’s dive right into the topic of the day.

About GLO Always-ON Data

The Always-ON Data Plans as the name implies is a list of data packages on the network that caters for user’s basic internet needs, while not allowing the user break his or her bank account. It’s designed to allow users stay active on the Internet daily, browse social media pages and even stream some entertaining contents while taking cognizance of the fact that there is a limit.

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Always-ON plans are usually capped daily and the amount of data you receive is dependent on the plan you opted for or the amount spent activating the bundle. It’s same for all other networks and still the same on GLO. The plans are budget friendly and regulatory in nature — restricting the subscriber’s internet activities to the cap given per day.

How to Subscribe to GLO Always-ON

The GLO Always-ON plans can be accessed by simply dialing *312#, then type in 9 and submit to access the various bundles under the Always-ON category.

The plans available in the category are as follows;

1. 2,000 ~ 6GB Data (with a daily cap of 410mb) valid for 15 days. This is the most affordable plan amongst all of them and once you activate it, you will be credited with 410mb daily to browse the Internet, engage in social media interaction and possibly stream content, once you exhaust the cap for the day, you would have to wait till the next day to receive more.
2. 3500 ~ 15GB (daily cap of 512mb) valid for 30 days. Meaning you get to receive 512mb of data to browse and use social media for which upon exhaustion, you would have to wait till the following day to continue browsing. Like I said earlier, the Always-ON Data Plans are designed primarily for individuals who don’t spend so much time on the internet.
3. 5,000 ~ 30GB (Daily cap of 1GB) valid for 30 days. With the state of things at the moment, if you are told you could buy 30gb of data for just 5,000 naira, I bet you would jump at the opportunity. Not until you hear you will be able to use only 1gb daily for 30 days.
4. 7,000 ~ 45gb (1.5gb data daily) valid for 30 days. You will be credited with 1.5gb data for all your internet activities per day and if you finish it, you will have to wait till the next day to continue using the Internet.

Those are the data bundles under the category and like I said, your data cap is dependent on the amount spent on buying the plans. So if you are a heavier Internet user, you may have to spend more to get higher data allocation.

Benefits of GLO Always-ON Data Plans

Regardless of the fact that, the Always-ON Data Plans come with a limit per day which may not align with some of our Internet needs, it has quite a number of benefits that cannot be overemphasized and they are as follows;

Pocket-Friendly Choice

The Always-ON Data is a Pocket-Friendly Choice for subscribers who don’t have much money and don’t have much doing on the Internet. As we all know, data subscription has slowly become a problem in today’s Nigeria, most people struggle daily to earn money in order to keep up with trends on social media and follow up on the internet.

Since not everyone earns money on the Internet, the daily allocation arrangement makes it possible for people to use their data subscription for the full validity period thus reducing their overall expenses on data.

Regulatory in Nature

Some people spend so much time on the Internet doing little to nothing but with the daily cap of the Always-ON Data Plans, subscribers have no choice than to judiciously use their daily allocation for very important activities bearing in mind that, it would get exhausted if carelessly used.

The regulatory nature of the Always-ON plans make them a perfect choice for most users who are struggling with balancing the time they spend on the Internet and their daily life.

Favourable Validity Period

Most of the always on plans have 15 to 30 days expiry date and also, if you are not able to use up the daily allocation for a given day, it gets rolled over to the next day, therefore making it impossible for a user to lose his or her data.

Most of the plans are valid for 30 days with a daily cap that is very much exhaustible and that’s a plus in my opinion and also to most subscribers so I’d count that as a benefit.

Cons

The pocket-friendly nature of the Always-ON Data Plans also make them less enticing or appealing to some other users. In summary, here are some of the unappealing things about these data bundles;

1. Low Daily Allocation:- most of the plans have low daily allocation making the always on highly unsuitable for people who spend longer period on the Internet. I personally tried the plans once and regretted it because, each day I had to buy other plans because the daily allocation wasn’t even enough to scroll through social media not to mention doing any other serious thing.

2. Cheap but the overall allocation is not so enticing :- this one has more to do with personal bias. I expected a better value for money when GLO announced the Always-ON plans but from what is obtainable, I don’t think the plans are great value for money. They can be considered cheap but the overall data is poor or lower than expectations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are Glo Always ON Data Bundles?

• Glo Always ON Data Bundles are specially designed plans that provide daily data allocation to keep you always connected with high-speed internet every day throughout the validity period.

2. How does the daily data allocation work?

• You receive a fixed data amount every day (e.g., 1GB/day for N5,000 plan). The daily quota is credited at midnight and unused data rolls over to the next day within the bundle’s validity.

3. Will my unused daily data be rolled over at the end of the day?

• Yes, any unused data from a day will roll over and be added to the next day’s allocation during the bundle validity period.

4. Can I use the Always ON data for all internet activities?

• Yes. You can use your data for streaming, social media, browsing, gaming, downloads, and more.

5. Can I gift a Glo Always ON Bundle to someone else?

• Currently, Always ON Bundles cannot be gifted to other numbers. They are only for use on the subscribed line.

6. Who is eligible for the ALWAYS ON Bundles?

• All Glo prepaid customers can subscribe to and enjoy the benefits of Glo Always ON Bundles.

7. How can I check my Always ON Bundle balance?

• Dial *323# or use the Glo Café App or visit hsi.glo.com

Conclusion

In summary, the GLO Always-ON Data Plans are now live and accessible to all via the mobile app and USSD! The pros and cons in my opinion are relative, so you are free to use it yourself and drop your feedback based on what you noticed. No one can speak for all when it comes to issues of data bundles. Therefore, do well to share what you think about the plans.

Thanks.