Check your Data Balance on MTN, Africell, & Lycamobile

In Uganda, over 19 million people have access to the internet. Because the internet is one of Uganda’s most popular technological trends, there is a high demand for data bundle purchases in the country. Different telecom operators provide various data bundle packages.

When you load your data bundle, you should still maintain control and monitor your data usage. It is critical to always check your data balance to ensure that you do not exceed your billing plan.

This article will show you how to check your data balance on MTN, Africell, and Lycamobile in three simple steps.

How to Check Data Balance on MTN

Method 1: Using USSD Codes

1. Open the phone app.
2. Dial *131#, then OK.
3. Your data balance will show on your screen.

Method 2: Using MyMTN App

MyMTN App is a self-service app available to MTN customers. Customers can use the app to manage their MTN phone accounts completely, including mobile money services, airtime and data top-ups, bill payments, borrowing airtime, locating service centre shops, and interacting with customer service agents. The app is free to download from the App Store for iOS, the Google Play Store for Android, and BlackBerry World.

1. Download the MyMTN App.
2. Open MyMTN App.
3. Log in or register if you are a first-time user.
4. Click on Home.
5. Choose my balances.
6. Your data balance will show on your screen.

How to Check Data Balance on Africell

1. Open your phone app.
2. Dial *133*9#, then OK.
3. Your data balance will show on your phone screen.

Alternatively

If you don’t want to mess around with the available shortcodes for checking your data balance, Africell subscribers can call the toll free Africell helpline by dialing 100 to enquire about the data balance. Africell subscribers can also check their data balance by visiting the Africell website top-up page.

How to Check Data Balance on Lycamobile

Lycamobile is one of the new telecom companies in Uganda. The company has a number of amazing cheap data bundles. If you are a Lycamobile customer, you need to follow the following steps to check your data balance.

1. Launch the phone app on your mobile phone.
2. Dial *131#, then OK.
3. Your data balance will show on your screen.