With the entry of new players, the internet service provisioning market competition is getting stiffer by the day. Just like competition paved way for per-second billing in the mobile telephony segment, unlimited internet service, which was hitherto impossible is now becoming the norm and a basis of competition for Internet Service Providers (ISPs) in Nigeria.Â
While the majority of internet subscriptions in Nigeria are on mobile networks, the ISPs by virtue of their business model rely mainly on subscriptions from businesses, and their services are tailored towards meeting corporate internet needs.Â
It must, however, be noted that while some of the ISPs claim to be offering unlimited data plans, not all are truly unlimited as some ISPs attach Fair Usage Policy (FUP) to their plans. The FUP means that there is a certain threshold of your usage within the unlimited period where the speed you get becomes lower but you will still continue to have access to the internet. For instance, if your one-month unlimited subscription has a 40GB FUP, it means that you will enjoy the best speed until you used up 40GB, after which the speed you get is reduced.Â
From five identified by Nairametrics in July 2022, more ISPs have been improving their packages to offer their customers unlimited data plans.Â
Highlighted below are the top 7 ISPs offering unlimited data plans as of this January. The best of them are those without FUP.
10. NTELÂ
NTEL has one of the best and most affordable unlimited data plans in Nigeria today and there are a lot of options to choose from. Although most of its plans have FUP, it has one of the cheapest unlimited plans in the country. Ntel, however, has a shortcoming in terms of limited network coverage. For now, NTEL is only available in some areas of Lagos, Abuja, and Port Harcourt. So, before subscribing to its service, you need to first confirm if it has coverage in your area. Â
The company offers various unlimited data plans which include:Â Â
Unlimited DailyÂ
- Perfect for individuals who need unlimited data for specific tasks over a short period of time.Â
- Subscribe for only N1,500Â
- Valid for 2 daysÂ
- A Fair Use Policy (FUP) of 10GB applies to this plan.Â
Unlimited WeeklyÂ
Ideal for individuals who wish to enjoy unlimited Internet access without a long-term commitment.Â
- Subscribe for only N5,200 weeklyÂ
- Valid for 7 daysÂ
- A Fair Use Policy (FUP) of 40GB applies to this planÂ
Unlimited FamilyÂ
- Perfect for multiple users at home or on the road.Â
- Subscribe for only N18,500 monthlyÂ
- Valid for 30 daysÂ
- A Fair Use Policy (FUP) of 150GB applies to this planÂ
Unlimited ExclusiveÂ
- This is ideal for people that engage in endless downloadsÂ
- This Plan has No Throttle, No Cap, and No FUP!Â
- Subscribe for only N25,000 monthlyÂ
- Valid for 30 daysÂ
Unlimited 90Â
- This is a long-term plan for 3 monthsÂ
- Subscribe for only N51,000 Every 3 MonthsÂ
- Enjoy high-speed Internet accessÂ
- Valid for 90 DaysÂ
- A Fair Use Policy (FUP) of 450GB applies to this planÂ
 9. Smile CommunicationsÂ
Smile Communications is also offering one of the best-unlimited data packages with the excellent speed in areas where it has network coverage. The ISP currently has network coverage in Lagos, Port Harcourt, Ibadan, Abuja, Benin City, Kaduna, Onitsha and Asaba. Smile has different unlimited plans, which include:Â Â
Unlimited Lite Â
- Gives you Unlimited access to the internet at 8MbpsÂ
- It costs 12,000 Naira per monthÂ
- FUP is 60GBÂ
- Speed gets throttled to 512 Kbps after 60GBÂ
Unlimited Essential Â
- The default speed for Unlimited essential is up to 8MbpsÂ
- It costs 18,000 Naira per monthÂ
- FUP is 150GBÂ Â
- speed reduces to 512kbps after 150GBÂ
Freedom 3mbps Â
- Gives you Unlimited access to the internet with Data speed of up to 3MbpsÂ
- It has a 30days validity period Â
- It costs 25,000 NairaÂ
- FUP is 200GBÂ Â
- Speed reduces to 512kbps after 200GBÂ
8. SpectranetÂ
Spectranet currently has the largest number of subscribers among the ISPs in Nigeria. This is not surprising because the company is one of the oldest internet service providers in the country and has been doing well in delivering the best speed. It is also among the few ISPs offering unlimited service in Nigeria. The ISP currently covers Lagos, Abuja, Ibadan, and Port-Harcourt. Spectranet’s unlimited plans include:Â
Unlimited Gold PlanÂ
- Gives unlimited access for 1 monthÂ
- It costs N18,999 per monthÂ
- FUP is 125GBÂ
- Speed reduces to 512 kbps speed post 125GBÂ
Unlimited Diamond PlanÂ
- This costs N20,000 per monthÂ
- Speed @ 4MbpsÂ
- FUP is 200GBÂ
- Speed reduces to 512 kbps speed post 200GBÂ
7. Cool LinkÂ
Cool Link provides high-speed and affordable internet service using satellite. This means that its service is available anywhere in Nigeria. Cool link’s broadband service is beamed from its satellite in space, giving you higher speeds than most terrestrial services (radio, 4G and fibre).Â
The company is also offering different packages of unlimited plans which include:Â
Unlimited 20Â
- Unlimited data for 30 daysÂ
- 20Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speedsÂ
- It costs N7,900 per monthÂ
- FUP is 10GBÂ Â
- Beyond 10GB, the download speed reduces to 4MbpsÂ
- Beyond 15GB, the download speed reduces to 1MbpsÂ
- Free night browsing (10 p.m. to 6 a. m.) at full speedÂ
Unlimited 25Â
- 25Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speedsÂ
- It costs N10,900Â
- FUP is 20GB at up to 25MbpsÂ
- Beyond 20GB, the download speed reduces to 5MbpsÂ
- Beyond 30GB, the download speed reduces to 1MbpsÂ
- Free night access (10 p.m. to 6 a.m.)Â
Unlimited 30Â
- 30Mbps download and 3Mbps upload speedsÂ
- It costs N16, 900 per monthÂ
- FUP is 30GB at up to 30MbpsÂ
- Beyond 30GB, download speed reduces to 6MbpsÂ
- Beyond 45GB, the download speed reduces to 1MbpsÂ
- Free night access (10 p.m. to 6 a.m)Â
6. Swift NetworksÂ
Swift Networks is one of the leading ISPs in Nigeria. The company offers state-of-the-art broadband services for cost-effective and reliable deployment of a multi-service network, offering converged voice telephony, video conferencing, video surveillance, high-speed data transmission, and Internet access services over high-speed and reliable telecommunications pipe. While the company offers multiple capped data plans, it also has unlimited data plans at extra costs. Its unlimited packages include:Â
Unlimited WeeklyÂ
- It costs N6,500Â Â
- Lasts 7 daysÂ
- Unlimited speedÂ
- No FUPÂ
Unlimited SupremeÂ
- It costs N25,000 per monthÂ
- Lasts 30 daysÂ
- Unlimited speedÂ
- No FUPÂ
5. Cyberspace Network LimitedÂ
Established in 1995 as an ICT company, Cyberspace deployed its 4G LTE network infrastructure in 2014 with a promise to deliver 10x more speed, mobility, and security to its customers. The company today offers a series of data plans to meet its customers’ needs. While most of its plans are capped, it has 2 unlimited plans targeted at its business customers. These include:Â
Cyber Unlimited ClassicÂ
- Subscription cost: N24,187Â
- Speed: 1MbpsÂ
- Unlimited data Â
Cyber Unlimited PremiumÂ
- Subscription cost: N48,375 per monthÂ
- Speed: 2MbpsÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
4. iPNXÂ
iPNX is the pioneer and a leading Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) operator in Nigeria. The company currently provides a number of solutions to various industries and market segments using industry-leading technology such as its Fibre-To-The-Home (FTTH) cable technology, core access network infrastructure, and fixed wireless radio services. While the company also has capped data plans, its uncapped plans come at a premium with excellent speed. Its unlimited data plans are:Â
FOS Xtreme 200Â
- Subscription cost: N98,900 per monthÂ
- Speed: 200MbpsÂ
- Unlimited data for 30 days
FOS Xtreme 400Â
- Subscription cost: N155,875 per monthÂ
- Speed: 400MbpsÂ
- Unlimited data for 30 days
FOS Xtreme 1000Â
- Subscription cost: N268,750Â
- Speed: 1000MbpsÂ
- Unlimited data for 30 daysÂ
- Modem and installation cost for iPNX is N68,625Â
3. Hoop TelecomsÂ
Hoop Telecoms Limited was established in 2017 as a full Telecommunications Service provider. The company is today one of the few ISPs offering truly high-speed, unlimited data plans in Nigeria. Hoop Telecoms currently has offices in 5 states of the country, and network/service coverage in 36 States of Nigeria and the FCT. Its nationwide network rides on both its own built infrastructure and the infrastructures of its partners, leveraging multiple infrastructure swap arrangements. The company said it aims to be in every nook and cranny of Nigeria. Its unlimited data plans include:Â
Home DeluxeÂ
- Subscription cost N12,375 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 10MbpsÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
- Validity Period: 30 daysÂ
Home Deluxe PlusÂ
- Subscription cost: N19,350 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 15MbpsÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
- Validity Period: 30 daysÂ
Home UltimateÂ
- Subscription cost: N26,875 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 20MbpsÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
- Validity Period: 30 daysÂ
2. TizetiÂ
Tizeti (wifi.com.ng) deploys unlimited internet to residential and business customers which allow customers to get the full benefit of the internet with no data or time caps. Its coverage areas include Lagos, Ogun, and Port Harcourt, and the company said it is expanding its network to cover the entire Nigeria.Â
Tizeti is one of the ISPs that offer different unlimited plans with no data cap, no usage threshold and no limit on the number of devices that can be connected. Its plans include:Â Â
Residential UnlimitedÂ
- Subscription cost: N12,500 per monthÂ
- Validity period: 30 daysÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
- Attracts N5, 7000 one-time setup feeÂ
Turbo ConnectÂ
- Subscription cost: N60,000 per monthÂ
- Validity period: 30 daysÂ
- Unlimited dataÂ
- Speed: Up to 150Mbps Â
- N135,000 one-time set-up feeÂ
1. FibreOneÂ
FiberOne is the largest fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) Internet service provider that is revolutionizing last-mile Internet in Nigeria by providing truly unlimited, top-quality Internet to offices and homes at a low price. The ISP distinguished itself by placing no boundary on its unlimited plan usage through FUP. This means that the subscribers enjoy the same quality speed throughout their subscription period. Unfortunately, FibreOne service is currently available in only 3 major cities of the country, Lagos, Abuja, and Ilorin. Its plans include:Â
SmartHomeÂ
- Subscription cost: N11, 994 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 16 Mbps Â
- No FUPÂ
Smarthome LiteÂ
- Subscription cost: N21,454 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 43 MbpsÂ
- No FUPÂ
Smarthome PlusÂ
- Subscription cost: N31,754 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 65 MbpsÂ
- No FUPÂ
Smarthome PremiumÂ
- Subscription cost: N47,995 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 88 MbpsÂ
- No FUPÂ
SmartHome PlatinumÂ
- Subscription cost: N66,750 per monthÂ
- Speed: Up to 152 MbpsÂ
- No FUPÂ
Your write up on CoolLink alludes to the fact that the fact that’s it’s satellite means it offers better speeds than 4G or Fibre, yet it has one the slowest speeds listed.
Besides satellite is typically slower than 4G,5G and fibre. Fibre remains the fastest and most reliable way to enjoy internet.
Your comment didn’t appear very clear.. It sounded contradictory..
Pls which one works well in ikorodu odoguyan, I really need an unlimited internet. Help
Basically I’m trying to say that the claim that satellite delivers fastest internet isn’t correct. Satellite internet is usually among the slowest.
You missed NGCOM
Can you throw more light on it?
Ngcom should be on the list, no FUP, and it’s fast truly unlimited
Can you tell me how it operate?
Fiber can never be compared to satellite, some radio networks are even more faster than satellite 🛰, upload speeds on satellite is always poor
Fiber remains a topnotch
About ntel, 18500 plan is not 150gb but 225gb
25k is 1.5 terabytes or 1500gb
300k unlimited no cap for 1 year.
195k unlimited capped 2 year.
I’m glad that you finally included my beloved Fiberone and rightly ranked it no 1.
Fiberone provides reliable and transparent service. Truth be told, any company with Fair Usage Policy is not providing “Unlimited Internet Service” in the real sense of it.
So enlightened write up. It truly an eye opener. Even some I’ve not heard about before.
Thanks for this!
It’s worth mentioning that not all of these ISPs have coverage everywhere.
Which of these Internet Providers has Coverage around Ojo? Iyana Iba. Lasu?
Which of this should one buy while in Ijebu ode? Please help a brother out