It's been a while now since I've been using the GLO BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) affordable data plan I'm about to share with you, not because I'm selfish but because I want to test and use it for some time and see if its really genuine and worth sharing. I must admit, this is one of the most affordable Internet Subscriptions (i.e. if there is any other one better than it) you can get right now, although it is a Blackberry plan but with just few tweaks, you can get it running and start using it on your Android Phone, iPhone, PC , Windows Phone or what else have you got ! The only device I've tried using it on, but didn't work, is a Nokia Asha 200 (Java Phone) so it might not work on other Java phones too.
Before you go ahead and read the procedures on how to start using this GLO BIS plan on your Non-Blackberry devices, these are the things you should know. This GLO BIS plan is just #1000 and it lasts for 1 month with a data cap of 3GB. I've used it in so many different locations and I noticed it is very fast and yet still slow depending on the location and network strength where you are using it. Now, to get started. Follow the procedures below...
--> A GLO SIM
--> #1000 Recharge Card
=> After Recharging, Insert the SIM into a BlackBerry Phone, it doesn't matter if its a Bold 2 or Curve 4 or whatever, just ensure you're using a BB OS7 phone. Not BB 10 devices (BB Z10, BB Q10 etc). Who knows! Any BB might work for you but I used a BB OS 7 while activating mine.
=> Now, compose a text message with the body = 'Comonth' and send it to '777'. Message Sent !
=> You can now relax a bit and wait for the message(s) that confirms your GLO BIS subscription. The most important one is the Blackberry connection message, once you see that your BIS status has changed to connected then you are good to go.
=> Ensure the service is working on the BlackBerry, you can just use it to open BlackBerry World or even browse on it to be very sure about this.
=> Finally, you can now remove the SIM and insert it into your Android Phone, iPhone, Windows Phone or Modem. But before you start browsing, change the Access Point Name (APN) of your Phone or Modem to : blackberry.net. If you are a newbie in configuring a device's APN, you can just check these old-is-gold posts of ours to learn how to do it.
---> Etisalat, Glo and Airtel Internet settings for Android Smartphones and Tablets
---> MTN Nigeria Internet Settings for Android Phones
---> How to use your Android Phone to Access the Internet on your Computer
=> Now that you've configured your Access Point, you can now start enjoying your GLO BIS on your Phone and PC. You can tether the connection to your PC if you are an Android user or if you have the Mobile Hotspot Tethering feature on your Phone.
Ooooh, there is something else I've not mentioned and you'd like to know. How will you check your data balance on this plan ? Right ?
=> Send STATUS to 777 to check the amount of data you have and when it will expire.
Note that this GLO BIS data plan is working right now on ALMOST any device, you can save yourself enough money by using it instead of the expensive ones with even lesser value. I hope you enjoy it as soon as it lasts. Do you have any question about this GLO BIS data plan or about this post itself ? Feel free to ask via the comment box. Also, do you know of other cheap and affordable data plans for Nigerian Internet users ? Please share them with us. Before you go, kindly share this informative post with others using the share buttons on the <=left and at the bottom. Thanks !!!
Before you go ahead and read the procedures on how to start using this GLO BIS plan on your Non-Blackberry devices, these are the things you should know. This GLO BIS plan is just #1000 and it lasts for 1 month with a data cap of 3GB. I've used it in so many different locations and I noticed it is very fast and yet still slow depending on the location and network strength where you are using it. Now, to get started. Follow the procedures below...
What You Need
--> A BlackBerry Phone (Just for 5 minutes, you can borrow from a friend if you don't have.. I also borrowed the one I used *winks*)--> A GLO SIM
--> #1000 Recharge Card
Procedures
=> Firstly, you have to recharge your GLO SIM with the #1000 recharge card.=> After Recharging, Insert the SIM into a BlackBerry Phone, it doesn't matter if its a Bold 2 or Curve 4 or whatever, just ensure you're using a BB OS7 phone. Not BB 10 devices (BB Z10, BB Q10 etc). Who knows! Any BB might work for you but I used a BB OS 7 while activating mine.
=> Now, compose a text message with the body = 'Comonth' and send it to '777'. Message Sent !
=> You can now relax a bit and wait for the message(s) that confirms your GLO BIS subscription. The most important one is the Blackberry connection message, once you see that your BIS status has changed to connected then you are good to go.
=> Ensure the service is working on the BlackBerry, you can just use it to open BlackBerry World or even browse on it to be very sure about this.
=> Finally, you can now remove the SIM and insert it into your Android Phone, iPhone, Windows Phone or Modem. But before you start browsing, change the Access Point Name (APN) of your Phone or Modem to : blackberry.net. If you are a newbie in configuring a device's APN, you can just check these old-is-gold posts of ours to learn how to do it.
---> Etisalat, Glo and Airtel Internet settings for Android Smartphones and Tablets
---> MTN Nigeria Internet Settings for Android Phones
---> How to use your Android Phone to Access the Internet on your Computer
=> Now that you've configured your Access Point, you can now start enjoying your GLO BIS on your Phone and PC. You can tether the connection to your PC if you are an Android user or if you have the Mobile Hotspot Tethering feature on your Phone.
Ooooh, there is something else I've not mentioned and you'd like to know. How will you check your data balance on this plan ? Right ?
=> Send STATUS to 777 to check the amount of data you have and when it will expire.
Note that this GLO BIS data plan is working right now on ALMOST any device, you can save yourself enough money by using it instead of the expensive ones with even lesser value. I hope you enjoy it as soon as it lasts. Do you have any question about this GLO BIS data plan or about this post itself ? Feel free to ask via the comment box. Also, do you know of other cheap and affordable data plans for Nigerian Internet users ? Please share them with us. Before you go, kindly share this informative post with others using the share buttons on the <=left and at the bottom. Thanks !!!
wanna be the first to comment here, please i believe this will work on my andriod phone without changing any imei number or any config....i just want to be sure
ReplyDeleteThanks for dropping a comment Daayur. Yes, it will work without changing your imei number. Just make use of the blackberry.net APN. That's All
DeleteThis is not working on S5. What do I do please?
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you followed the procedures correctly ? If YES, then, put the SIM in a Blackberry phone again (don't use a BB10 device), use it to browse on it and remove it back into your S5. It should work like that.
Deleteboss i tried it but it didn't work or is dere a new code, pls help me u can inbox me on facebook (+2348074115750) tanks!
ReplyDeleteWhen you tried the whole process, what exactly didn't work there ? Please explain
Deletei tried as directed on the tutorial, after successful glo bis subscription with BB curve4 and even access the internet by opening BB world but it didn't work or is there a new code, pls help me
ReplyDeleteHello sir, thanks for the comment. After subscribing and browsing on the Blackberry. Did you use the default Blackberry APN on your Android (or other device) before browsing with it ? If Yes, insert the SIM back into the BB to browse and return it back, it should start working.
DeleteThanks for sharing, but a friend told me I need to change my imei to that of blackberry to be able to use it. How true is dis?
ReplyDeleteCan I use it on my bold6 with hotspot witout xtral charges
Delete@Rabiu Ibrahim. It's not compulsory you change your IMEI to Blackberry's IMEI before you can use it.
Delete@Anonymous. Yes !
Please does it work on Tecno phones (P5)
ReplyDeleteHow can I change my APN on windows phone?
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteIn Cellular + SIM settings, tap SIM settings > Add Internet APN. If you have a dual SIM phone, in Cellular + SIM settings, tap SIM 1 settings or SIM 2 settings, depending on which SIM you're using for you data connection then click Save when you're through with the edit.
its not working on my windows phone. after following d procedire. i even put it back in bb again and browse but after putin it back to my window its not goin. add me on watsapp 08055825979
DeleteOoh, that means something is probably wrong somewhere... Sorry, I'm not presently on WhatsApp.
DeleteHello brother my issue with the GLO BIS for Android is that when I starting using on my Xperia T2 Ultra Daul D5322, it stop after a while, until I insert back into a BB and browse again for a while and go back to insert in the Android before it started working. How can I use without this process time to time.
ReplyDeleteI also face this type of problem often and often when I was using the GLO BIS on my Phone. You just have to keep using it like that. The other way out is for you to change the IMEI of your Phone to that of BlackBerry which is not a very easy task
Deletepls do i need 2 root my tecno q1 b4 i can use dis code?
ReplyDeleteIf you root it, it will work with it and even if you don't, it will still work just that you may have to keep putting the SIM in a Blackberry phone every time the BIS stops.
DeleteHey bro,i set the APN of my android S4 and IPhone 5 to a blackberry default setting but when i try to save it,it wont save will be requesting that i should fill other info like username and password...What will i do?
ReplyDeleteYes, you can also fill in the username and password too so that it will save.
Deleteplease how can i use glo bis on my iphone 4s?? please help
ReplyDeleteI don't think it's still working on iPhones... It's only working on some Android phones where the IMEI has been changed to that of BlackBerry. Sorry !
DeletePls is it working for HTC one m8, and if is working how can I do it ?
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's working... Just follow the procedures explained above, I'm sure you won't have any problem with it and if you do, let me know.
Deleteit does not work on iphones anymore. Bin trying to use it on my iphone 5s and all what i get when i try to use safari is..............PDP AUTHENTICATION FAILURE
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot for the feedback. Your comment will be very useful to other iPhone users too !
DeleteHello , pls can you confirm if its still workmg on the iphone because there are rumors that it doesnt anymore.
ReplyDeleteHello Oyinloluwa, according to the anonymous visitor who commented before you, it's no longer working on iphones. Thanks for dropping by !
DeleteGood morning brother, pls how can I change tecno7c ipad ime to blackberry ime please diarect me?
Deletehello Ayobami, i cant seem to get trough with the setting, i have tried the procedure bt its not working.. thanks
ReplyDeletei have tried this procedure, bt it is not working on samsung s5, please what can be done
ReplyDeleteDo you have root access on your S5 ?
DeleteHave been using the glo 3gb for 1k in my BBQ10 since last year january, It's wonderful
ReplyDeleteHi Adaeze,
DeleteWow, that's over a year now... Good for you! Glad you've been enjoying this ever since, you BB users are really enjoying good and affordable internet in Nigeria. Thanks for dropping by, Cheers !!!
Am using a lumia windows phone but it does not work why sir
ReplyDeleteAre you sure you've followed the procedures exactly the way it is here ? Maybe you should try another data plan, Windows Phones don't seem to work with simple tweaks like this most times.
DeleteHi am using a Motorola DROID....... will it work....... just to be sure
DeleteAyobami, kindly confirm the BB BIS configuration still works on the Windows Phone - Lumia 535, precisely. I might try it tomorrow, and I will definitely be sharing my experience. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteHello, I'm not sure if it is still working or not. So, even if you're going to try it, I'll advice you to try the daily plan first, which is cheaper just in case it's no longer working.
DeleteWill it work on Motorola DROID RAZR MAXX?
ReplyDeleteTry it ! You can subscribe to the daily plan at first to save you money in case it's not working.
Deletehow does this package work on my PC via modem.
ReplyDeleteThe procedure for modem too was also explained within the post, read it very well and you'll get it there.
DeleteThe procedure for modem too was also explained within the post, read it very well and you'll get it there.
DeleteI tried it on my h7 and my gli modem but is not working. I even removed the sim card and place it in another BlackBerry phone is browsing but when I remove the sim to my Android phone or modem will not browse. Pls I need help christopherkpr@gmail. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSeems you've made a mistake somewhere. Check your settings again !
DeletePlease how can I be sure it will work for my iPhone
ReplyDeleteHi Fashing,
DeleteIt used to work on iPhones before but I'm not sure if it's still working presently so give it a try bro.
Please how can I be sure it will work for my window,because i have tried it
ReplyDeletenice blog any way
Your window ? You have tried it ? Your comment is not really clear Mena.
DeletePls does it wrk on S5, do u knw of any case of these procedure workin on S5 by some1 u knw? Its askin fr passwrd too aftr changin APN to BB.net..
ReplyDeleteI don't know for sure if it's gonna work on S5 and the APN should be blackberry.net not BB.net. No password involved!
DeletePls how can I browse on my bbQ10 at a cheap rate using Glo or mtn
ReplyDeleteYou don't have any problem browsing on a BlackBerry... Just check the best BB plan for your network. Dial *123# and navigate to Blackberry Plans to get the best BB plans for MTN.
DeleteDo we still have it working on iphone?
ReplyDeleteNot sure, you can give it a try though!
DeleteHello, pls how can I configure it to work on my Techno S9 Tab?
ReplyDeleteSame method explained in the post.
Deleteit doesnt work on my windows phone(lumia dual 535) or maybe i didnt get d procedures or how can you help me out??
ReplyDeleteSomeone just confirmed that it's working on his Lumia 535. Seems you didn't get the procedure right.
DeleteIt worked on my Lumia 535, but has stopped working when I remove and re-inserted my sim.
ReplyDeleteOkay, since it already worked in the first place, that's a good thing. Just insert the SIM into a BB phone, use it to browse on it and return it back to your Phone. It should start working back immediately.
DeleteHow can I change my APN on android phone?
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteHere's how to change APN settings on an Android mobile phone.
- Go to Settings
- Select Wireless & Networks or More Settings
- Select Mobile Networks
- Check Packet Data or Mobile Data
- Select Access Point Names
You should now be able to add the APN, then save when you are done adding it.
Does it work on infiniz hot 2?
ReplyDeleteHi Ibrahim,
DeleteIt should... Just follow the procedures. Good luck!
Please.. If I subscribe for this on another BlackBerry fone. Will it still work same way on my z10
ReplyDeleteNo, the particular subscription here won't work on your Z10 because your Z10 is a BB10 device.
DeleteBro ur blog has been helpful. I'm about trying it on my Lumia 720. I pray it work
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for dropping by. I also hope it's gonna work on your Lumia 720. Let us know how it goes.
DeleteGood day sir, please I want to know if I subscribe for glo normal bis on my curve 7, would I be able to hotspot the data to my other android phone? Thank you
ReplyDeleteHi Sammy,
DeleteGood day, how are you doing? Yes, if you subscribe on your curve 7, you'd be able to tether the data to your Android Phone.
hi. Pls since its no longer working on iPhones, could u please suggest any other cheat for me plsss. i'm tired of buying expensive datas that do not last!
ReplyDeleteI don't think there is any one for now. You'll get to know when there is.
DeleteIt stop working on my bb 10 device. The msg I receive when I try to subscribe say 'Sorry you are not allowed to make this change. Kindly choose another Data Plan.' pls help
ReplyDeleteSeems like you're on a tariff that doesn't allow you to subscribe to this data plan. Try using another SIM.
DeleteCan I use it this on my Samsung s4
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteHi. Please I can only see the internet settings for etisalat and I want to do that of glo. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHi,
DeleteHere you go!
My phone has been rooted and the imei changed. I subscribed for bb monthly plan by sending comonth to 777 abd i got this message “Welcome!BB subscription is pending activation.Please remove & insert battery after 1 hour.Helpdesk 333 would be available in 24 hours.Thank you. Glo Unlimited" I've waited for about 10hours now and yet no reply. Please how do I solve this. I've been using this same service before.
ReplyDeleteHi Bernard,
DeleteIt happens that way sometimes, you might need to wait for like 24 hours before it will be activated, better still, call Glo customer care to lodge a complain.
Hope this helps !
Can I use it on itel note?
ReplyDeleteSure, you can!
DeleteIf it will work, how can I configure the phone to work with glo BIS?
ReplyDeleteHi Adeniji,
DeleteIt has been explained in the post or you just simply change your phone's IMEI to BlackBerry's.
Pls @ admin can this work for my nokia xl? Pls quick reply
ReplyDeleteYes
DeleteHi Bros... just wanna know... is it working on S4 for real ?? As I've picked up thar the IMEI of Original Samsung can't be changed! Got me all stuck up on this expensive Data shit! Help a brother out here oO... lol
ReplyDeleteYes, just that you need to browse on a BB with it first before removing it and putting it back on your S4. And if it stops again, repeat the process!
DeleteHw can i configure my nokia lumia 530 with any any bb configuration setting
ReplyDeleteHi Temidayo,
DeleteThere is no BB subscription that works on Lumia phones at the moment.
The Glo Bis is now 1,400 not 1000 unless the cheat elp slash the price.
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