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How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:00am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Hello my dear nairalanders. It is no doubt that the country has been in a state of turmoil since the news of a hike in prices of data plans was reported. MTN informed customers via a text message few days ago but other service providers are yet to do so. While there's pretty much nothing we can do about it, we just can't kiss the internet goodbye in this age where the internet is most people's source of livelihood, joy, etc. I came up with the following ways to help everyone of us minimize data usage, reduce cost and still enjoy using the internet. Hope you find them helpful. 1. STOP BACKGROUND PROCESSES: Most mobile gadgets in this age and time run applications in the background. This way you get charged and data gets drained. Locate your phone's "Settings" and turn off this option. It will help in these times. 2. TURN OFF AUTO-UPDATES: Gone are those days when you subscribe for a new data bundle and you're greeted by the icon of Google Play Store in the notifications bar. "55 applications are being updated". WHAT ![]() 3. DOWNLOAD UC BROWSER: Not trying to promote anything but if you haven't already, please do. It's for your own good. Not only does it load pages swiftly for less, it also has other data-saving features you could make good use of. 4. TURN OFF IMAGES: Turn off images in your browser. Most of the images are either emoticons, logos, bla bla bla anyway. Why waste your hard-earned data on them? I mean, WHO IMAGES EPP? 5. USE IN MOBILE MODE: I know how we all feel cool using our mobile gadgets in "Desktop mode" but you should know that won't do you any good in these times. Desperate times call for desperate measures. Switch to mobile mode before it's too late. 6. QUIT INSTAGRAM AND OTHER DATA-UNFRIENDLY SOCIAL NETWORKS: Maybe it was cool to stare at pictures of instagram models at work but that should stop NOW. Seriously, if we were asked to nominate a social nnetwork that ruins bank accounts by ruthlessly draining data, I'm sure EVERYONE would pick Instagram. Do your bank account a favour bro. But if you must use Instagram, then the next tip might help you. 7. TURN OFF INSTAGRAM NOTIFICATIONS: If you're so addicted to Instagram and can't quit, or if you run an online business, then simply turn off ALL notifications from Instagram. This includes "New friend", "Like", "Comment" notifications. You can choose to turn on the ones you feel are important though.E.g. "DM" notifications. 8. TURN OFF POST NOTIFICATIONS: Still on Instagram, for those of you who turned on notifications for select followers, you might want to turn them off ASAP. I once turned on post notifications for Instablog9ja and i kid you not, Instablog posts at least 20 times a day. Whose loss? 9. QUIT MONITORING CELEBRITIES: Celebrities never stop flaunting their near-perfect lifestyles and the media will keep shoving them down our throats. If you're one of those who sees it as mandatory to click every thread with a celebrity name to it, JUST STOP!! 10. TURN OFF DATA: If you have to do this, then please by all means do. Anything at all to conserve your data is a must at a time like this. Compiled by Me. 22 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Mayor21(m): 8:01am On Nov 30, 2016 |
God will punish this government I swear. Pure scam! 19 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:01am On Nov 30, 2016 |
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:06am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by omamush(f): 8:10am On Nov 30, 2016 |
nawa o.. just tell us to quit social media totally 44 Likes 1 Share
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Jephz(m): 8:14am On Nov 30, 2016 |
omamush:u deserve hot akara and bread....... that's the OP^s poibt.... 8 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:16am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Good points op, these will help many. The people above me need education. 9 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:19am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Jephz: Did you even read the post? What is wrong with you people? 4 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:23am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Hallykojo:Don't mind them. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:24am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Qummie:morning Kunmi 11. Quit Trolling On Social Media/Forums To those jobless kids who troll around on Nairaland and IG displaying how sillly and stuupid they are, you'll be saving loads of data if you quit. It's obvious many of you still eat off mama's pot and depend on Papa's pocket money for data, no doubt you lot gonna be hard hit ![]() ![]() ![]() 19 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:25am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod: Morning bro. Nice one. ![]() ![]() |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:34am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Qummie:ojumo're lo mo mi ooooo Nice write up. Btw, I've got etisalat cheat if you're interested ![]() 1 Like |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:34am On Nov 30, 2016 |
See wetin government don cause. Good point @op. |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:36am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod: Thanks. Are you selling the cheat and does it work on all devices? |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 8:46am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod STFUareyouGod STFUareyouGod where are you na? ![]() Twaci Laveda Stupedinluv ItsmePuffPuff LuvU2 |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:00am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Qummie:Not selling. Yes, it works for all device ![]() |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:03am On Nov 30, 2016 |
God bless buhari. I knew wailers had to quit s/media someday, i didnt expect it this soon ![]() 5 Likes 1 Share |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:03am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod: 3 Likes
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:07am On Nov 30, 2016 |
God punish Glo o! ![]() ![]() ![]() 25 Likes
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:17am On Nov 30, 2016 |
STFUareyouGod: Oya PM me. Please please please ![]() ![]() Stupedinluv: Don't be mean ![]() 1 Like |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:18am On Nov 30, 2016 |
KissChrix: I know the feeling bro. |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by simtosul: 9:21am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Meanwhile I av subscribe ahead their data increase using mtn pulse of #500 for 1 gig after loading #5,500. Before February next year I wil av money for another subscription 1 Like
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:37am On Nov 30, 2016 |
simtosul:This is serious. 5 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Twaci(f): 9:55am On Nov 30, 2016 |
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Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:57am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:57am On Nov 30, 2016 |
simtosul:It will be cancelled 1 Like |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:57am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Twaci(f): 9:59am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 9:59am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 10:04am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Twaci:It's free ![]() |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by SycophanticGoat: 10:10am On Nov 30, 2016 |
Stupedinluv: Chai! nwata wanyi à joro njo kwo nwa na azu! Odiegwu! ![]() 2 Likes |
Re: How To Survive The Impending Doom Of Data Tariff Hike by Nobody: 10:13am On Nov 30, 2016 |
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