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| How to Set Up Family Data Sharing Plan on Airtel (2025 Setup Guide) |
Sharing data with family members in 2025 just got easier with Airtel’s Family Data Sharing Plan. Whether you want to split a large data bundle between multiple SIMs or manage your household's data usage, Airtel provides a convenient way to stay connected under one subscription.
In this guide, you'll learn how to activate and manage Airtel’s Family Data Sharing service using both USSD and the Airtel Thanks App.
What is Airtel Family Data Sharing?
Airtel Family Data allows one person (the data sponsor) to buy a large data plan and share it with up to 5 family members or friends. This helps control spending, monitor usage, and ensure no one runs out of data unexpectedly.
Benefits:
- One plan for the whole family
- Centralized control from the sponsor’s line
- No need for each line to buy separate bundles
- Monitor who’s using the most data
- Works on both 3G/4G/5G Airtel SIMs
How to Activate Airtel Family Data Sharing (2025)
Method 1: Using USSD Code
- Dial
*141#on your Airtel line - Select
3 – Gifting & Sharing - Select
4 – Data Me2U & Data Share - Choose
2 – Data Share - Follow the prompts to:
- Add member(s) by entering their Airtel numbers
- Confirm sharing
You can add or remove members anytime.
Method 2: Using Airtel Thanks App
- Download the Airtel Thanks App
- Sign in with your Airtel number
- Tap on “Manage Account” > “Data Sharing”
- Select “Add Members”
- Enter the Airtel number(s) of your family or friends
- Confirm & save
You can also set data limits per person to prevent overuse.
Tips for Effective Data Sharing
- Buy large bundles (e.g., 20GB+) for more flexibility
- Monitor usage via the Airtel Thanks App
- Remove inactive members to save data
- Set weekly or monthly limits per member
Best Airtel Plans for Family Data Sharing in 2025
| Plan | Price | Data Volume | Validity |
|---|---|---|---|
| SmartConnect Bundle | ₦5,000 | 20GB | 30 days |
| FamilyMax Plan | ₦10,000 | 50GB | 30 days |
| MegaFamily 100GB | ₦20,000 | 100GB | 30 days |
All plans are shareable.
How to Remove a Member
- Dial
*141*5#> Manage Data Sharing > Remove Number
OR - Go to the “Data Sharing” section in Airtel Thanks App and tap “Remove” on any member.
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