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Mtn Acquires Visafone
<p style="text-align: justify;">MTN Nigeria has completed the acquisition of Visafone, the only surviving Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) network in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">All Visafone sim are now powered by MTN, Visafone users are expected to migrate manually to the MTN network.</p>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">Visafone customer migration is a simple process that allows all Visafone numbers work on the MTN network and function as a GSM service. Are you an existing Visafone subscriber? Below are the important points on what to expect from the migration exercise:</p>
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<li>You will be able to use your Visafone line everywhere there is an MTN network coverage<br /> All Tarrif plan and data bundle will remain unique to Visafone</li>
<li>You are not required to change your number. Your visafone number will be retained on the MTN network</li>
<li>The migration process and new sim card are free of charge.</li>
<li>Once migrated, you will not be able to use a Visafone recharge voucher. You will only be able to recharge with MTN vouchers using the code *555*voucher pin#.</li>
<li>Your Visafone line should be active on the MTN Network within 24 hours of migration</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;">To Migrate Your Visafone Line</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">You need to visit any MTN Outlet or Visafone Retail shops nearest to you and provide the following:</p>
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<li>Duly filled Migration form (to be provided to customer on visit).</li>
<li>An active visafone MSISDN.</li>
<li>Three (3) frequently dialled numbers.</li>
<li>A Valid ID card – International Passport (Data Page), Driver’s license, National ID, Voters Card, etc.</li>
<li>visafone SIM or Starter Pack/kits (Optional).</li>
<li>Last recharge and activation date (optional).</li>
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<p style="text-align: justify;"> For more detail, log on to: <a href="http://www.visafone.com.ng/upgrade.html" target="_blank">www.visafone.com.ng/upgrade</a></p>