FAQs

8180 Premium SMS Pack categories:8180 Premium SMS Pack categories:

    • Dating Tips

    • Health N Fitness

    • Personality Development

    • Joke Pack

    • Football Facts

    • Skin Pack

    • Romantic Tips

How to subscribe / unsubscribe from the 8180 Premium SMS service?How to subscribe / unsubscribe from the 8180 Premium SMS service?

User sends sub <Keyword> to 8180, then a message will be sent to user

  1. For monthly pack
  2. For weekly pack
  3. For daily pack
  4. For Unsubcription

When a user replies with 1/2/3/4 then above actions happens. Customer will start getting the daily content by SMS.

Customer will renew daily automatically, till s/he deactivates the service.

Keywords

  • FITNESS
  • SKIN
  • PD
  • JOKE
  • DATING
  • ROMANCE
  • FOOTFACTS

What is 8180 Premium SMS Pack about?What is 8180 Premium SMS Pack about?

These packs are a service that helps you out by providing easy tips to develop your Career with Career Tips from experts, Tips about Health n Fitness to improve your health, English Learning to enhance your English skills, Corporate Habits to aware you on good corporate habits and Football facts about your favourite sport. Service is a combination of packs with a diversity of subjects.

How can I unsubscribe to any of the Premium SMS service packs?How can I unsubscribe to any of the Premium SMS service packs?

To subscribe to any of the 8180 Premium SMS Packs, you just need to TEXT SUB <Pack Keyword> to 8180.

What would be the charges to subscribe to any of the MTN SMS daily alert packs?What would be the charges to subscribe to any of the MTN SMS daily alert packs?

Subscription based charging

  • Daily Pack: RWF 25
  • Weekly Pack: RWF 175
  • Monthly Pack: RWF 350

On demand subscription

This service is available at 15rwf per on demand content

Is there any charge for the SMS sent to subscribe /unsubscribe the packs?Is there any charge for the SMS sent to subscribe /unsubscribe the packs?

Any subscription/Unsubscription SMS with SUB/UNSUB <keyword> sent to 8180 is Toll free

Can a user subscribe to multiple packs at a time?Can a user subscribe to multiple packs at a time?

Send Help to 8180, then you will receive keywords to subscribe at multiple packs.

How to unsubscribe from the serviceHow to unsubscribe from the service

To unsubscribe from any pack, you can simply TEXT STOP/UNSUB <Pack Keyword> to 8180 (Toll free) or to unsubscribe from all packs, you can send SUB to 8180, then you will receive below message:

  • For monthly pack
  • For weekly pack
  • For daily pack
  • For Unsubcription: Reply with 4.

Contact in case of Complaints or InquiriesContact in case of Complaints or Inquiries

Email: Digital.RW@mtn.com

Call us on 3111

FAQS

What contents are delivered through Christianity Portal?What contents are delivered through Christianity Portal?

The Christianity Portal has a wide array of features such as:

Sermons

Songs

Hymns

Seasonal specials for Lent, Easter and Christmas will also be implemented.

How does the subscription work?How does the subscription work?

The Subscription fee for our services is highly economical.

The initial subscription charge is one time and thereafter users are put on an auto-renewal system (for the same charge), so that they may continue to have uninterrupted access to our service.

How to subscribe and Subscription ratesHow to subscribe and Subscription rates

IVR: To subscribe via IVR Customers should dial 187 and select a package (Daily or Weekly) of their choice.

Subscription costs for Christianity are as below:

Daily Pack:  20RWF

Weekly Pack:  100RWF

How to unsubscribe from the service?How to unsubscribe from the service?

Via IVR: Users can call in to the Christianity service (187) and follow the options from the Main Menu to unsubscribe from the service.

  • Contact in case of any complaints or inquiries

Email: Digital.RW@mtn.com

Terms and conditions:Terms and conditions:

Users comply with all regulations they have agreed upon during SIM registration. However, routing of registered SIM numbers to the portal still lies in control of the MSC. Blackngreen assumes that all calls routed to the servers are registered users.

    • Christianity portal will be open to all MTN customers.

    • Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their mobile main balance.

    • Customers will not be able to subscribe to the service using any FREE wallets i.e., Rewards talk time, SMSs bundles or Rewards SMSs.

    • Customer’s subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.

FAQS

What is the Islamic Portal?What is the Islamic Portal?

The Islamic portal is a value-added service provided to customers through telecom operators across the globe. The service is strictly subscription based and it offers a wide range of religious features that resonate strongly with the sentiments and faith of its users.

What contents are delivered through Islamic Portal?What contents are delivered through Islamic Portal?

The Islamic Portal has a wide array of features such as:

Quran

Tasbih

Seasonal specials for Ramadhan and Eid will also be implemented.

Who can avail this service?Who can avail this service?

Any individual with a basic mobile handset and a functioning sim can access this service

How does the subscription work?How does the subscription work?

The Subscription fee for our services is highly economical.

The initial subscription charge is one time and thereafter users are put on an auto-renewal system (for the same charge), so that they may continue to have uninterrupted access to our service.

How to subscribe/UnsubscribeHow to subscribe/Unsubscribe

IVR: To subscribe or unsubscribe via IVR Customers should dial 195 and select a package (Daily or Weekly) of their choice for subscription or follow instructions to unsubscribe.

Subscription rates

Subscription costs for Islamic are as below:

Package Price point
Daily Pack 20RWF
Weekly Pack 100RWF


Terms and conditions:Terms and conditions:

Users comply with all regulations they have agreed upon during SIM registration. However, routing of registered SIM numbers to the portal still lies in control of the MSC. Blackngreen assumes that all calls routed to the servers are registered users.

Users comply with all regulations they have agreed upon during SIM registration. However, routing of registered SIM numbers to the portal still lies in control of the MSC. Blackngreen assumes that all calls routed to the servers are registered users.

    • Islamic portal will be open to all MTN customers.

    • Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their mobile main balance.

    • Customers will not be able to subscribe to the service using any FREE wallets i.e. Rewards talk time, SMSs bundles or Rewards SMSs.

    • Customer’s subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.

How can callers navigate back to the main or previous menu?How can callers navigate back to the main or previous menu?

During the call, at any given moment, the user is provided with the opportunity to press ‘0’ or ‘9’ to go back to the main menu

    • Contact in case of complaints or Inquiries

Email: Digital.RW@mtn.c

FAQS

BenefitsBenefits

Access to high-quality Music content of all genres (Local and international), directly on any mobile phone, anywhere, anytime.

  • Access to Music genre of all types at the most affordable rates.
How to subscribe IVRHow to subscribe IVR

To subscribe via IVR Customers should dial 175 and select a package (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) of their choice.

Subscription rates

Package Price Point                
Daily 15 Frw
Weekly 50 Frw
Monthly 150 Frw

Note: Subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.

What is MTN M-Radio?What is MTN M-Radio?

MTN M-Radio is a service that gives you an opportunity to listen to your favorite music directly on your mobile phone.

  • How do I subscribe to MTN M-Radio?

To subscribe, dial 175 and select a package (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) of your choice.

  • How much does a subscription cost?

The cost is as follows,

Package Price Point
Daily 15 Frw
Weekly 50 Frw
Monthly 150 Frw

T&CT&C

All MTN customers can subscribe to the text alerts.

  • Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their airtime.
  • Customer’s subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.
  • Customers would only be able to access content on IVR at any time and enjoy the music all time
On what platforms can I access the services?On what platforms can I access the services?

M-Radio is only accessible on IVR.

Will I be able to download the music content onto my device?Will I be able to download the music content onto my device?

No, you can only listen to the content on MTN Mobile Radio via IVR short code.

Will I be able to share Music content like on service with friends?Will I be able to share Music content like on service with friends?

No, you cannot share Music contents with others.

How do I get help/instructions on the service?How do I get help/instructions on the service?

Dial *175# and select Help

How do I unsubscribe from MTN comedy box?How do I unsubscribe from MTN comedy box?

Dial *175# and select UNSUBSCRIBE from the menu.

FAQS

How to subscribeHow to subscribe

To use the code *516#, all you need is to dial the code *516# to access the menu and select pack of your choice and call the favorite celebrity.

Subscription rates

Subscription costs for Star connect are as below:

Package Price point
Daily Pack 100RWF for 1 minutes
Daily Pack 250RWF for 3 minutes
Weekly Pack 400Rwf for 5 minutes

Note: Subscription does not renew upon expiration


Terms and conditionsTerms and conditions
  • Star connect is open to all MTN active prepaid customers.
  • Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their mobile main balance.
  • Customers will not be able to call the celebrity’s number using main balance or other packs apart from Star Connect packs.
  • Customer’s subscription does not automatically renew upon expiration because this service is on demand.
  • Users may dial *516# to enter the menu buy pack and select the celebrity they want to talk to.
What is Star connect?What is Star connect?

Star connect is a voice call based service that allows the interaction between celebrities and fans

Who can use the Star connect service?Who can use the Star connect service?

Star connect service is available to all MTN prepaid subscribers.

Is a special handset required to use the Star connect service?Is a special handset required to use the Star connect service?

No. Star connect is open to all basic, feature and smart phones.

How can callers use Star connect service?How can callers use Star connect service?

Caller dials short code *516# and enter the menu.

Caller selects the language they would like to use.

Caller selects/buys pack of his/ her choice

Caller selects the celebrity and gets the celebrity’s number and user can speak to the

celebrity of his/her choice.

How does a user check his/her balance?How does a user check his/her balance?

Only by dialing *140*5#

Do I need to download any application to use Star connect?Do I need to download any application to use Star connect?

There is no need. You can access star connect services by dialing *516# only.

How can callers change back to the menu?How can callers change back to the menu?

By pressing ‘0’ the user can go back to the main menu.

Do users need internet to access Star connect service?Do users need internet to access Star connect service?

No, internet needed to access the service

What are the languages supported by Star Connect?What are the languages supported by Star Connect?

English and Kinyarwanda.

What kinds of notifications users get via SMS?What kinds of notifications users get via SMS?

The system is currently set up to provide the following notifications:

  • Subscription Success

  • Subscription failure

  • Promotional SMS by Operator.

Note: The system can be configured to send additional SMS if required.

How much does this service cost?How much does this service cost?
  • Dialing the Short Code is FREE
  • Daily subscription at 100RWF including VAT
  • Daily subscription at 250RWF including VAT
  • Weekly subscription at 400RWF including VAT
What happens if the caller does not use the purchased pack to call the celebrity?What happens if the caller does not use the purchased pack to call the celebrity?

If the purchased pack is not used to call celebrities during the assigned time, it expires.

FAQS

How to subscribeHow to subscribe

IVR: To subscribe via IVR Customers should dial 196 or 196 Followed by MTN mobile number and select a package (Daily or Weekly) of their choice.

Subscription rates

Subscription costs for MagicVoice are as below:


Package Price point
Daily Pack 20RWF
Weekly Pack 100RWF

 

Terms and conditions:Terms and conditions:

Users comply with all regulations they have agreed upon during SIM registration. However, routing of registered SIM numbers to the portal still lies in control of the MSC. MTN assumes that all calls routed to the servers are registered users.

  • Magic Voice will be open to all MTN customers.
  • Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their mobile main balance.
  • Customers will not be able to subscribe to the service using any FREE wallets i.e. Rewards talk time, SMSs bundles or Rewards SMSs.
  • Customer will be notified for renewal upon expiration
  •  The complete portal is toll free to charge the user only if part B picks up the call.
  • Voice/Ambience options are changed dynamically according to the season; therefore, the same voice may not be available when users dial in later.
  • All voice options are mapped to numbers in the keypad, change of voice/ambience over the call may happen if these buttons are pressed accidentally or intentionally.
  • Users may dial to any number they want to and play pranks. However, making unsolicited calls are not permitted. If identified and reported, MTN provisions to block the users from using the service temporarily/permanently.
What is Magic Voice?What is Magic Voice?

Magic Voice is a fun based service that allows callers to change their voice automatically and lets them speak to their friends in changed voices.

Who can use the Magic Voice service?Who can use the Magic Voice service?

The Magic Voice service is available to all MTN customers of the operator where the service is live. Once they are subscribed to the service, they will be able to make calls to their friend’s using their changed voice.

Is a special handset required to use the Magic Voice service?Is a special handset required to use the Magic Voice service?

No. Magic Voice is handset independent and will work on any mobile phone.

How can callers use the Magic Voice service?How can callers use the Magic Voice service?
  • Caller dials short code 196/196FriendNumber from the mobile.
  • Caller selects the voice they would like to continue in.
  • The caller then inputs the Friend number.
  • The call is then connected, and user can speak to their friends in the changed voice.
How can callers change their voice to other voices while speaking to their friend?How can callers change their voice to other voices while speaking to their friend?

During the call, the user must press ‘1’, ‘2’ or ‘3’ to change their voice to other available options. These are configurable.

Can the voice options assigned to a particular digit be changed?Can the voice options assigned to a particular digit be changed?

It is possible to call friends of other operators with changed voice only if the operator opens the call routing (off net calls) to the other operators.

What are the languages supported by Magic Voice?What are the languages supported by Magic Voice?

Magic Voice is independent of Languages. It works on basic speech and not on languages. So the caller can speak in any language, and we can change his voice.

Can the voices be customized to provide personalized voices like that of Celebrities?Can the voices be customized to provide personalized voices like that of Celebrities?

No

What happens if the caller does not press a button to select a voice option?What happens if the caller does not press a button to select a voice option?

When the caller uses the service, they will be given the option to select a voice option. If they do not select an option within a specified amount of time, based on our best practices, a default voice option would be chosen for them and the call to the friend’s number would be made with the default voice option.

How can callers subscribe to the service?How can callers subscribe to the service?

Via IVR: Users that call in to the Magic Voice service and have not subscribed will automatically be given the option to subscribe for the service

Via CCI: A URL will also be provided where customer care representatives can manually subscribe a user.

Via WAP: Clicking on the activate button on seeing Ads on websites over internet.

What happens if the caller does not press a button to select a voice option?What happens if the caller does not press a button to select a voice option?

When the caller uses the service, they will be given the option to select a voice option. If they do not select an option within a specified amount of time, based on our best practices, a default voice option would be chosen for them and the call to the friend’s number would be made with the default voice option.

How can callers unsubscribe from the service?How can callers unsubscribe from the service?

Via IVR: Users can call in to the Magic Voice service and follow the options from the Main Menu to unsubscribe from the service.

Via CCI: A URL will also be provided where customer care representatives can manually unsubscribe a user.

What are some of the issues that can be faced while using the Magic Voice service?What are some of the issues that can be faced while using the Magic Voice service?

Unable to connect to the ‘B’ Party. This can be caused due to issues in the transmission or the line. This can also be caused if the ‘B’ Party’s phone has been turned off or is out of coverage.

There is disturbance during the call. This can be caused due to issues in the transmission or the line. There is also the possibility that there is an issue with the hardware.

  • The voice is not being changed during the call. This can be caused due to incorrect configuration in the backend.
  • Unable to reach the Magic Voice service. This can be caused if the line connecting the MTN’s MSC to the Magic Voice server is down.
Contact in case of complaints or InquiriesContact in case of complaints or Inquiries

Call us on 3111

                  FAQs

                  BenefitsBenefits

                  Reading messages directly on any mobile phone, anywhere, anytime.

                  How to subscribe

                  USSD:
                  To subscribe via USSD Customers should dial *141# and select the services which are:

                  1. Subscription
                  2. On demand then you follow the instructions.

                  Subscription rates
                  Subscription cost for Muganga Online is 65 Rwf when you choose On demand services , but when you choose subscription services it’s until you are unsubscribed.

                  Note: Subscription upon expiration always notify renewal

                  Terms and conditionsTerms and conditions

                  1.Muganga Online will be open to all MTN prepaid customers.
                  2.Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using main balance airtime.
                  3.Customers with daily subscription would only be able to access content on Muganga Online every day at 8:00am.

                  What is Muganga Online?What is Muganga Online?

                  Muganga Online is an application that gives you an opportunity to receive health messages directly on your mobile phone.

                  How do I subscribe to Muganga Online?How do I subscribe to Muganga Online?

                  To subscribe, dial *141# and select the services which are:

                  a.Subscription
                  b.On demand
                  demand and choose to receive it every day or per usage.
                  How much does a service cost?

                  The cost is 65 Rwf per Service.

                  On what platforms can I access the service?On what platforms can I access the service?

                  Muganga Online is accessible on your mobile phone (basic, feature and smartphones).

                  How do I get help/instructions on the service?How do I get help/instructions on the service?

                  By following the instructions on the menu after dialing *141# on your mobile phone.

                  How do I unsubscribe from Muganga Online?How do I unsubscribe from Muganga Online?

                  Dial *141*1# and you will be automatically unsubscribed.

                  Contact in case of complaints or inquiriesContact in case of complaints or inquiries

                  Call us on 3111

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