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MyMTN App is an all in one self-care app that gives you full control in managing your phone account, monitor your data usage patterns and subscribe to products and services from your mobile device, all on-the-go.
With MyMTN App, everything is now a touch away available on the Google play store and Apple store.

Benefits

It gives you access to manage your account whenever, wherever. This includes:

• Activation of Spaka, data and 7777 plans
• Redemption of free voice and data gift offers via crack the egg.
• Check airtime and data balance.
• It gives you access to key security codes like PUK number to unlock SIM card
• It is easy to use.

How to subscribe

Download from the Play Store or Apple Store depending on the OS.
Download for iOS | Download for Android

Subscription rates

MyMTN App is free. Just download and use. 

FAQs

• What is MyMTN?

MyMTN is an interactive application that empowers customers with a single point of access to purchase products and services. Also, it acts as a knowledge base for MTN’s product portfolio.

• Who can make use of MyMTN?

MyMTN is for all MTN customers both pre-paid and post-paid.

• On what platforms can I access the service?

Google PlayStore or Apple App store.

• How much does a subscription cost?

There is no need for a subscription. One just has to download it to be able to utilize it.

Ayoba is a free instant messaging app for Android and iOS devices. It’s different from other messaging apps as you can chat to anyone regardless of whether they have the Ayoba app or not.

Ayoba lets you securely send and receive text messages, voice messages, videos, images, audio and other files with any of your contacts, using your mobile internet connection (data). 

Features

• FREE TO USE: Ayoba is free to use. 
• CHAT NOW: You can Instantly send and receive text and voice messages with any of your contacts.
• SECURE: Messages in a conversation cannot be read by anyone else because of End-to-end encryption in the service. 
• QUICK CONNECT: You can use your existing address book to quickly and easily connect with your contacts.
• CHAT WITH EVERYONE: You can send SMS text messages with anyone in your contact list regardless of whether they’ve installed Ayoba or not. For those who do not have the Ayoba App, messages will go straight to their SMS inbox. 
• GROUP CHAT: You can easily set up group chats to easily communicate with family and friends in a single chat.
• MEDIA SHARING: You can share videos, images, audio, and other files with your contacts.
• CALLS: You can make voice calls from the Ayoba app to any of your Ayoba contacts. The call will be charged from your data balance of main wallet.
• LET’S MEET: You can share your real-time location with your Ayoba contacts.
• MONEY TRANSFERS: You can make and receive payments via Mobile Money (coming soon). 

How to download the Ayoba App?

• Go to ayoba.me to download App from Ayoba site 
• Or visit Google Play Store on   https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ayoba.ayoba&hl=en to download the App. 

Rates

Ayoba will be FREE to use ALL MTN Users. 

Terms and conditions

• Ayoba will be open to ALL MTN customers. 
• Data usage on ayoba will be zero rated and capped at 5gb per month for each user.
• MTN Zambia will not be held liable for the content users get on the service or from other users of the service.
• MTN Zambia reserves the right to deactivate a user’s account if user violates the terms of using the service.
• MTN Zambia reserves the right to cap or throttle data usage in accordance with regulatory approval if there is abuse or unfair usage on the service. 

For a comprehensive view of the Terms and Conditions, please visit https://ayoba.me/terms-conditions/

FAQs

How do I download the Ayoba App?

• Go to ayoba.me to download the App or visit Google Play Store and search for Ayoba.

Can I use Ayoba on two devices?

• Your Ayoba account can only be verified with one number on one device. If you have a dual SIM phone, please note that you still must choose one number to verify with Ayoba. There is no option to have an Ayoba account with two phone numbers.

What are the rates for Ayoba? 

• You will be able to use Ayoba for FREE for ALL MTN subscribers. 

Can I send Images, Videos, My location, Voice massages, Files and documents on Ayoba?

• Yes, you can. 

Can I back up my chats on Ayoba?  

• Yes, you can. Simply tap on the menu button, then select Settings, then tap on Maintenance and select Chat Backup.  

How much does it cost to make voice calls using Ayoba?

You can make VOIP calls from the Ayoba app to any of your Ayoba contacts. The call will be charged from your data balance or main wallet.  Importantly, making a call within the app uses your data and is not free.

Do I need to register again if I uninstall and reinstall the app?

• No, you don’t. All you need to do is download Ayoba from the Google Play Store again or from ayoba.me, enter your name, country, phone number and select verify.

Is it safe using Ayoba?  

• Yes, Ayoba incorporates sophisticated end-to-end encryption. This ensures that only you and the person (or people) you’re communicating with can read what is sent. Nobody else can read your messages, not even the team at Ayoba.

Can I report inappropriate content and register a complaint against another user?

• Yes, you can. 

Will I be able to delete my Ayoba account?

• Yes, you can. 

What will happen to my message history when I delete my Ayoba account?

• Your message history will be erased, and you will be removed from all of your Ayoba groups. 

For other FAQs on Ayoba, please go to https://ayoba.me/faq-en/.

Privacy policy

For the Privacy Policy please visit https://ayoba.me/privacy-policy/.

This service allows you to set a song for each of your callers to listen to before you pick up the call! Instead of the traditional ‘ring-ring’ tune, you are now able to select a tune of your choice

How to Subscribe

1. Dial *560# and follow the menu options. 
2. Dial 5601 or dial 199 and follow the voice prompts.
3. Dial *560*XXX#, XXX is any number from 20 to 200, E.g., *560*100#.
4. Text NT space <yourname> to 5601 and follow the prompts to set your name as a Callertune. E.g., Text NT John to 5601. 
5. Text FIND space <songname> to 5601 to search and activate a tone. E.g., Text FIND Way Maker to 5601.
6. Call 111

Subscription rates

You will be charged K1.92 every 30 days for each Ringback tune you activate.

Note: Fallback charging applies as below: (i.e., you will be billed the charges below depending on what you have in your airtime balance).
K0.10 – Daily Pack
K0.50 – Weekly Pack
K0.90 – 15 days Pack

Key Terms & Conditions 

1. Subscription automatically renews.  
2. Fallback charging applies as below: (i.e., you will be billed the charges below depending on what you have in your airtime balance).
   K0.10 – Daily Pack
   K0.50 – Weekly Pack
   K0.90 – 15 days Pack
3. Customers subscribed to the service but with no active playing tone will get reminder SMS messages to activate tones. 
4. MTN is not liable for the tunes you activate on service. 

FAQs

1. Is the Caller ring back tone service available to all customers?

Yes, the service is available to all MTN Customers – prepaid, hybrid and post-paid.

2. Can I choose the tune I want?

Yes, there is a library through which you can browse and select the tune you want. Text FIND space <songname> to 5601 to search and activate a tone. E.g., Text FIND Way Maker to 5601.

3. Are there any key short-codes I can use to activate popular songs? 

Dial *560#

Dial *560*100# to set the top songs as caller tunes. 
Dial *560*165# to set Bible verses as caller tunes. 

Dial *560*XXX#, XXX is any number from 100 to 200, E.g., *560*100#.

Dial 5601

Dial 199

4. How much is a caller tune and how long do I get to have it?

It costs K1.92 per tune and is valid for 30 days.

5. Can I change the tune before the one I have expires?

Yes, you can, and you will be charged K1.92 for the new tune download.

6. What happens to my old tune after I download a new one?

The old tunes are stored in the library and when someone calls you, all the songs will be on shuffle i.e., your caller can listen to any tune in your library at that time.

7. Is there a way of copying a caller tune from a number I have called?

Yes, you can copy someone’s caller tune by pressing * (star button) while the tune is playing. 

8. How can I search for a specific tune/song? 

SMS Find<space>Songname to 5601, e.g, If song name is Mundowendowe, SMS Find Mundowendowe to 5601.

9. Can I set my name as a caller tune?

Yes, you can. SMS Nt<space> Name to 5601, e.g., if your name is Ben, SMS NT Ben to 5601 to activate.

10. How can I delete a particular tune from my library?

Dial *560# to deactivate a specific tune.

11. How do I unsubscribe from the CRBT service?

SMS STOP 5601

MTN Comedy Box is a service that gives users an opportunity to listen to their favourite comedians directly on their mobile phones. This service allows users to listen to recorded jokes, standup comedy and other recorded stage performances.
Benefits

• Access to high-quality comedy content (Local and international) directly on any mobile phone, anywhere, anytime.
• Access to comedy genre of all types at the most affordable rates.
• Service has health benefits as it is a stress reliever/buster.

How to subscribe

USSD:
To subscribe via USSD Customers should dial *771# and select a package (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) of their choice.
IVR:
To subscribe via IVR Customers should dial 771 and select a package (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) of their choice.
Subscription rates
Subscription costs for Comedy Box are as below:

Note: Subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.
Terms and conditions

1. Comedy Box will be open to all MTN customers.
2. Customers will be able to subscribe to the service using their extra time account.
3. Customers will not be able to subscribe to the service using any FREE wallets i.e. Rewards talk time, SMSs bundles or Rewards SMSs.
4. Customers subscription will automatically renew upon expiration.
5. Customers would only be able to access content on IVR continuously for 20 minutes after which the call will drop, (Customers can call back and continue from the point they left off).
6. MTN Zambia will not be held liable for the content users get on the service.

FAQs

1. What is MTN Comedy Box?

MTN Comedy Box is a comedy service that gives you an opportunity to listen to your favorite Comedians/comedy directly on your mobile phone.

2. How do I subscribe to MTN Comedy Box?

To subscribe, dial *771# or 771 and select a package (Daily, Weekly or Monthly) of your choice.

3. How much does a subscription cost?

The cost is as follows,

4. On what platforms can I access the service?

Comedy Box is only accessible on IVR.

5. Will I be able to invite friends to Comedy Box?

Yes.

6. Will I be able to download the comedy content onto my internet-enabled device?

No, you can only listen to the content on Comedy Box.

7. Will I be able to share comedy jokes I like on service with friends?

No, you cannot share comedy box jokes with others.

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

Dial 771 and select Help

9. Can I follow comedians on MTN comedy box?

No.

10. How do I unsubscribe from MTN comedy box?

To unsubscribe from the service:

• Send STOP to 771 or
• Dial *771# or 771 and select UNSUBSCRIBE from the menu.