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VTpass Agent Commission Rates

If you’re starting out as a VTpass agent or thinking of joining our network of entrepreneurs and curious about our commission rates; you’ve come to the right page!

Earning on VTpass is super easy; all you have to do is to create an account and activate an agent feature on your account (Terminal agent, Widget partner, Referal program or API) and start earning.

Here’s how to become a become an agent:

Visit www.vtpass.com
Click “Register” to register on the website, fill in the details (email, phone number, etc).
After this, log in with your email and password.
Once you are logged in, click “My Earning”. You will see buttons to activate different types of agencies.
Choose the type of agency you want to activate and activate it.
Start marketing your services and start earning.

As compared to other bills-payment platforms, VTpass allows you to earn on every transaction carried out as a partner with different commission rates attached to each service.

You equally get to enjoy other benefits attached to being a VTpass agent. For instance, as a terminal agent, you would not be charged the usual convenience rate of N100 for most services. Also, you would be eligible to participate in VTpass loyalty giveaways among other benefits.

Detailed below are VTpass agent commission rates. Now you can calculate how much you would earn for every transaction performed:

VTpass Agents Commission Rates

SERVICE	TERMINAL AGENT	WIDGET	AFFLIATE	REFER A FRIEND	API
Airtel Airtime VTU	2.00%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	3.40%
MTN Airtime VTU	3.00%	0.70%	0.70%	0.70%	3.00%
GLO Airtime VTU	3.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	4.00%
9mobile Airtime VTU	2.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	4.00%
DStv Subscription	1.20%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	1.50%
Airtel Data	2.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	3.40%
MTN Data	3.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	3.00%
GLO Data	3.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	4.00%
GLO Data (SME)	3.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	4.00%
9mobile Data	3.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	4.00%
GOtv Payment	1.50%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	1.50%
Startimes Subscription	1.00%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	2.50%
Ikeja Electric Payment – IKEDC	1.50%	0.20%	0.20%	0.20%	1.50%
Eko Electric Payment – EKEDC	0.50%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	1.00%
WAEC Result Checker PIN	₦150.00	₦20.00	₦20.00	₦20.00	₦250.00
WAEC REGISTRATION PIN	₦100.00	₦50.00	₦50.00	₦50.00	₦100.00
Abuja Electricity Distribution Company- AEDC	0.80%	0.20%	0.20%	0.20%	1.20%
PHED – Port Harcourt Electric	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	2.00%
Jos Electric – JED	0.50%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.90%
Kaduna Electric – KAEDCO	1.00%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	1.50%
Third-Party Motor Insurance – Universal Insurance	3.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	6.00%
Smile Network Payment	4.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	5.00%
IBEDC – Ibadan Electricity Distribution Company	0.70%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	0.70%
INTERNATIONAL AIRTIME	2.00%	0.20%	0.20%	0.20%	3.00%
BENIN ELECTRIC (BEDC)	1.00%	0.10%	0.10%	0.10%	1.50%
ENUGU ELECTRIC	1.40%	0.50%	0.50%	0.50%	1.40%
PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCE	8.00%	1.00%	2.00%	2.00%	10.00%
SHOWMAX	1.00%	0.20%	0.50%	0.50%	1.50%
SMSCLONE	3.00%	2.00%	2.00%	2.00%	3.00%
HOME COVER INSURANCE	5.00%	1.00%	1.00%	1.00%	6.00%
SPECTRANET	1.00%	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%	3.00%

Voila! There you have it. Now you know; so what are you waiting for? Sign-up now and activate an agent feature on your account to start earning.

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TYPES OF INSURANCE: EVERYTHING YOU SHOULD KNOW

insurance policies protects from unforeseen circumstances.

Insurance protects us, our businesses, and our assets from unexpected financial losses. Insurance is a contract, represented by a policy, in which a policyholder receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company. The company pools clients’ risks to make payments more affordable for the insured. Most people have various types of insurance: for their car, their house, their healthcare, or their life.

By taking out an insurance policy, a person is essentially transferring the risk of certain losses onto the insurance company, who then agrees to cover those losses if they occur. This helps us protect our finances in the event of an unexpected financial loss.

With various types of insurance available, we can always find coverage that suits specific needs. From life insurance to property insurance, each type serves a unique purpose, providing a safety net and giving us peace of mind.

In this article, we explore some of the most common insurance types, discussing their key features and benefits.

TYPES OF INSURANCE

Life Insurance

Life insurance is a legal agreement in which an insurance company promises to pay n amount to beneficiaries of a deceased person. In return, the person pays the insurance company a premium.

There are two main types of life insurance i.e. whole life insurance, which covers the insured person’s whole life, and term life insurance, which covers a certain period.

Health Insurance

Health insurance covers medical treatment, hospital stays, and preventative care. It can help individuals and families reduce healthcare costs.

Furthermore, health insurance can also provide access to treatments that may not be covered by public health services. This is important because health insurance can provide access to treatments that may otherwise be too expensive. This allows individuals and families to receive the care they need. Additionally, by reducing healthcare costs, health insurance can help to prevent financial hardship in the event of an illness or injury.

Auto Insurance

Auto insurance is a legal agreement in which an insurance company promises to pay for damage to your car and other people’s property in the event of an accident.

It offers liability protection if you cause damages. Auto insurance comes in different forms, including liability, collision, comprehensive coverage, etc. It can help cover car repairs, medical bills, and legal fees.

Travel Insurance

Travel insurance protects travellers from financial losses, medical costs, and other unexpected events while travelling. It provides financial security and peace of mind, especially when unexpected events happen while away.

Travel insurance covers a variety of risks, including Medical expenses, Baggage loss or theft, emergency assistance, Cancellation of flights, etc.

Business Insurance

Businesses can protect themselves from financial losses caused by a range of risks, such as property damage, lawsuits, and business disruption. Several types of insurance are available here.

For example, property insurance covers the cost of damage to a business’s property, such as buildings, and equipment. Liability insurance covers legal fees and settlements for damages. Business interruption insurance covers lost income from covered events.

If an employee gets injured, workers’ compensation insurance can assist in covering their medical expenses and lost wages.

Property Insurance

Property insurance protects businesses from financial losses caused by fires, vandalism, and natural disasters to commercial properties like buildings, machinery, and inventory. It covers the expenses of fixing or replacing any damaged property.

The policies can be tailored to individual needs, taking into account the risk assessments and value of the property.

What factors determine life insurance prices?

Although, it depends on the insured’s age, health condition, coverage amount, and policy type. In general, younger and healthier people pay lower premiums than older and sicker people.

Conclusion

In conclusion, insurance plays a crucial role in safeguarding our financial well-being and providing peace of mind in the face of uncertainties. Whether it’s protecting our homes, vehicles, health, or loved ones, having the right insurance coverage is essential.

Remember, when selecting insurance coverage, it is crucial to assess your specific needs, evaluate different options, and consult with insurance professionals. This will enable you to find policies that best align with your circumstances and budget. Regularly reviewing and updating your insurance coverage as your needs change is equally critical to ensure you have adequate protection at all times.

By investing in the right insurance policies, we can navigate through life’s uncertainties with confidence, knowing we have a safety net to rely on. So, assess your insurance needs, explore the available options, and make informed decisions. This will provide you and your family with the protection you deserve.

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THE MONEY LESSON WITH VTPASS

Welcome to this money lesson.

We treat money as an end to all money conversations, whether as children or adults. The way we handle or spend money reflects our upbringing and cultural influence on our financial outlook. People spend money for a variety of reasons, including necessities, luxury and other insatiable human drives. However, funding problems make spending harder.

Human needs are insatiable, which means you will never fulfil all your desires. But if you can or want to try, how do you achieve them? Money is what you utilise. You buy stuff with money, go on dates with money, pay hospital bills with money and wish for more money. To put it another way, money makes things happen. The urge to earn more money is the negative aspect of money, and that in itself is not wholly negative. Having extra money opens up a world of possibilities for financial lifestyle.

Money allows us to purchase goods and services that can further our goals and ambitions. Having extra money can also open up opportunities to invest in other businesses, real estate, or the stock market, which can help a person increase their wealth even more. Money can also be used to pay for education, start a business, or get medical care. All of these things can help a person achieve their goals and live a more secure and satisfying life.

Even the most illiterate individual can understand income and expenditure. To understand your personal income statement, you do not need a degree in accounting or finance. Knowing these basic financial terms will take a long way towards helping you plan your future path, whether short or long-term. Simply put, income refers to money you earn or have earned over time (monthly for salaried employees or frequently for business owners and freelancers); and expenditure refers to money you will spend or have spent over time.

MONEY LESSON 1 – UNDERSTAND YOUR FINANCIAL STATUS

So the first money attitude this article recommends is understanding your financial statement. You should also understand that your expenses should never exceed your income at any given time; otherwise you should anticipate being in a difficult economic situation. Take a minute to study your financial statement for the previous 30 days to see what you made and spent. Only then will you have a complete picture of your economic status.

Without this knowledge, you may be tempted to make decisions that would put you in a precarious financial situation. Having a clear understanding of your financial statement will help you make better decisions when it comes to spending and budgeting. Knowing where your money is going will also give you a better idea of what changes you need to make in order to improve your financial situation.

This is to disprove the notion that as a person becomes more capable or earns more money, his expense list should automatically grow. It is logical that a person could have an instinctive drive to earn more money so that they can spend more. People have mentioned over and over again that they don’t make much money or that their current financial situation prevents them from meeting their long list of expenses. However, one financial mistake you should avoid is increasing your expenditures exponentially as your income rises, otherwise, you’ll find yourself in the same sandstorm you just escaped. So the only way to avoid being trapped in the same economic quagmire is to eliminate superfluous spending from your budget.

MONEY LESSON 2 – SAVE

If there is one cliché that has been around for a long time, and that no one pays attention to, it is this. Rainy days must have happened to anyone who has been around for a long time. This isn’t about rain that falls from the sky on certain days; it is about unforeseen expenses that are just as vital as those that you plan for. In a nutshell, these are the unanticipated expenses that have arrived, and cannot be avoided; all you can do is settle the bills.

As a result, the popular phrase ‘save for rainy days’ comes to mind. This simply means that everyone should have an emergency fund plan. Don’t get them mixed up; they are both yours. The distinction is that your regular savings strategy should be long term (months or years), whilst your emergency cash should be readily available to save you on rainy days.

Financial literacy is not harmful in any way; in fact, understanding how money works and having the appropriate mindset towards it is one of the many ways a person may grow to be a better person. Financial literacy enables you to handle your money more effectively, and it also allows you to confront your economic problems head on. This gives you a significant advantage, saving more money. Financial literacy can enable a person to make informed spending and earning decisions, which lead to a better economic position.

By knowing how to manage their money, people can avoid debt and take advantage of opportunities to save and invest. This can help them build wealth and achieve financial security, which is a significant advantage in life.

MONEY LESSON 3 – Stay Healthy

Without mentioning the importance of maintaining health in fostering a positive attitude towards money, this article would be incomplete. Simply put, money is the cornerstone of happiness because of its ability to provide standard healthcare. A person’s physical and mental health will serve as a foundation for earning and spending. Hospital costs can consume a significant portion of a person’s income and lead to wasteful spending. Eating a well-balanced diet, exercising regularly and getting regular medical check-ups can help to keep a person’s health in control. Only a healthy person is able to save. Medical emergencies depletes a person’s money quickly.

Your monetary mindset, or attitude towards money, has a big impact on your long term financial success. Many of our attitudes regarding money are based on ingrained childhood beliefs or previous monetary experiences. A person’s financial thinking or overall thoughts about money may be significantly altered by certain financial occurrences. The concept of money and how a person handles it is not inborn; rather, it develops over time as a function of circumstances and position. Follow this conversation in the next money lesson.

SHOULD I LEAVE MY MONEY IN A BANK?

Most people have learned the benefits of setting money aside for unexpected expenses. Want to hear something absurd, though? The majority of deposits today result in losses.

But, surprisingly, even with these losses, people still insist on saving money for future use.

How is that possible? The reality is that your money will actually be WORTH LESS in the future than it is now. This is if interest rates, which the bank pays you in exchange for deposits, are lower than inflation. Saving money is still how we accumulate funds for significant life events like weddings, a first home, or a family emergency. This doesn’t mean saving is bad. And it is obvious without saying that depositing money in a bank is much safer than hiding it under a mattress.

It is also noteworthy that current accounts in Nigeria accrue no interest irrespective of the tenor the money is kept.

Your money in a bank account can only yield 3% per annum. Instead of keeping your funds in a savings account with a commercial bank, here are 3 ways to use your money well.

OPEN A FIXED DEPOSITT:

The majority of people don’t know about fixed deposit accounts. Investment deposit accounts are different from savings and current accounts because they are investment accounts. By investing your money at an agreed rate within a specified period of time, you’re reinvesting your money at a fixed rate. Depending on the institution, accrued interest rates may differ.

Fixed deposit accounts are attractive because they provide a guaranteed return on your investment, as long as you leave your money in the account for the entire duration of the fixed period. This means that you can be sure that your money will be safe and that you will make a profit at the end of the period.

In certain conditions, you can terminate your tour account before the due date, known as tenor.

CONSIDER INVESTING IN BUSINESS OR START –UPS

You can utilize your capital in running a side business, or work streams that bring passive income. You can take part in a start-up if you have enough capital. With this you have the opportunity to invest in high growth companies for the future.

This can be a great way to increase your income without having to put in the same amount of time as a full-time job. And, if you are investing in start-ups, you can potentially get a great return on your investment and benefit from the growth of the company.

INVEST IN STOCKS AND BONDS

Diversify your portfolio in your investment journey. Having all your money in one investment increases risk. If that single investment fails, all your money could be lost. Investment is a long term strategy for building wealth The most successful investor invests early, then allows the money to grow for many years before using it. Invest in diverse forms, and you will know what to do next.

Diversification helps to spread out the risk of your investments. By investing in a variety of different assets, you can mitigate the risk of any single investment failing drastically. This allows you to create a more stable portfolio that can handle market fluctuations over time, while still allowing you to benefit from the growth of your investments.

No matter what you are saving or investing in, have a specific set of goals. Know what you are working towards, as this will focus your spending and motivate you.

If you are looking for a strong motivation to propel you into doing more, then it would be good news to know that vtpass.com can provide the incentive for you to work faster and more convenient. At vtpass.com, we make for quick and convenient means of paying all pending bills. Just by logging in to www.vtpass.com, you can pay for your phone airtime- Etisalat, Airtel, MTN, GLO; your TV subscription, electricity bills, data subscription and so on.

UPDATE TO THE VTPASS API TRANSACTIONS VIEW PAGE

We have some exciting news to share that will make managing your transactions a breeze. We are delighted to announce a major change to our transactions view page. This change is aimed at enhancing your overall experience.

At VTpass, we understand the importance of staying ahead of the curve and continuously improving our platform to meet your evolving needs. With this in mind, we have meticulously crafted a revamped Transactions View page.

With this update, we have set out to achieve two key objectives: first, to enhance your understanding of the status of each transaction initiated, and second, to provide you with powerful features that make navigating your transactions effortless. We’re confident that this revamp will empower you to take control of your transactions like never before.

PERUSE TO UNDERSTAND EACH STAGE OF TRANSACTION PROCESS.

As of this point, the API TRANS STATUS INSIGHT indicates that this transaction is pending. This means that you have been charged for this transaction, but the value is yet to be delivered as the transaction is processed by the service provider. You are advised not to refund your customer. In this case, feedback is expected to arrive within minutes of initiating the transaction.

Within minutes of initiating this transaction, you should click the “Re-check Status” button to get further insight into this transaction. This will open up a “Transaction Resolution” screen as shown in Image B below.

It will take a few minutes for this page to load successfully, and the results will be either of the following:

SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION

transaction completed view on the transactions view page.

This will confirm to you that the transaction was successful, and value has been delivered to the customer. A successful transaction means that the customer has received value for the product or service they paid for, and that their payment was processed without any issues.

FAILED TRANSACTION

transaction failed view on the transactions view page.

In case the window transits into this page, it simply means that the transaction failed, and could not be completed. In the event of this, we can assure you that you won’t be charged for this transaction. The window transition indicates that the transaction was unsuccessful and therefore it did not go through to the payment processor. As such, no charges have been made to your account and you will not be billed for the attempted transaction.

transaction reversed view on the transactions view page.

In this view, it means that the transaction failed, and couldn’t be delivered. The difference is that your wallet may be debited. Per adventure, if your wallet was debited in the process, it will be reversed automatically.

It is noteworthy that in the previous scenario where the transaction returned as FAILED, your wallet wouldn’t be debited. But in this case, your wallet, although previously been debited, would be refunded and the charges would be charged.

transaction resolved view on the transactions view page.

Stay tuned as we roll out this exciting updates in the coming days. In the meantime, don’t hesitate to contact our dedicated support team if you have questions or need assistance. We value your feedback, and we’re eager to hear your thoughts on the revamped Transactions View page.

Thank you for being part of our journey as we enhance our platform to serve you better. Here’s to smoother transactions!

At vtpass.com, we make for quick and convenient means of paying all pending bills. Just by logging in to www.vtpass.com, you can pay for your phone airtime- Etisalat, Airtel, MTN, GLO; your TV subscription, electricity bills, data subscription and so on.

Smile Internet FAQ & Answers

Not the literal smile 😂. The Smile Internet is an internet provider that provides broadband connections that is reliable, stable, and high-quality.

How can I buy a new router ?

You can buy a Router online under the Deals section or you can visit any certified Smile shop. You can also ask a representative from Smile to contact you by completing a contact form on the website.

What should I bring to successfully complete my KYC?

To complete your KYC successfully, please visit a Smile outlet that is a “certified KYC” store. Bring your Nigerian ID document or Passport if you are a foreigner. We will take a portrait photo in-store as well as biometrics. If you are a Nigerian Citizen please also bring your National Identification Number (NIN) with you.

What do I do if I’m repeatedly disconnected or experiencing slow speed?

Check for any appliances with magnetic fields in the vicinity, e.g. microwaves, ovens, disc satellite antennas, and redirect the router away from them. Try to move your router location while checking the signal indicator bar on your router. Two signal bars and above are sufficient to have a good browsing experience.

How do I set up the Smile 4G LTE router?

The Smile LTE router is a plug-and-play device. Just plug the router into a power socket, switch it on and either connect to your PC with a LAN cable or connect with your PC or mobile via Wi-Fi. The Wi-Fi- router password is on the back of the device.

How can my business securely connect remote devices to my network?

Remote devices like ATMs and Point-of-Sale terminals can access the back-end systems on your network via a Smile Corporate APN solution.

Read more. Pay your smile internet data connection here.

SPORTS CUE – MAN CITY CHAMPIONS, MURRAY WITHDRAWS, HALEP CHARGED AND MANY MORE

Welcome to VTPASS SPORTS CUE – this is a run down of happenings in the world of Sport over the weekend.

MAN CITY CHAMPIONS!!

37 matches in, and guess what?? MAN CITY ARE CHAMPIONS ALREADY. They lead the race with 7 points, which means it would be mathematically impossible for any team to catch up with them. So this means Man city has secured the EPL title 5 times in 6 years. Legendary!!!

With the Champions league and the FA cup finals left to play, Man City has an outstanding chance of securing a treble for the second time in 5 years. Give Guardiola a managerial legend status already.

MURRAY WITHDRAWS;

Andy Murray has pulled out of the French Open to prepare for Wimbledon. He is the latest player to pull out of the competition following Rafael Nadal and Nick Kyrgois in this step. It was reported that the British tennis player withdrew from the competition to prioritise Wimbledon.

Also notable is the fact that the tennis player prefers the hard court to clay courts. Murray’s decision to exit the competition stems from his lackluster performance on clay courts this season. The Scottish athlete faced disappointing defeats in renowned tournaments such as Rome, Madrid, and Monte Carlo. Most recently, he suffered a loss to Swiss star Stan Wawrinka at the Bordeaux Challenger last Wednesday

So we wish Andy Murray the best in hard (grass) courts this season.

Sport Cue - Andy Murray retires from the french open to focus on Wimbledon.

Simona Halep

On this episode of sport cue, we look into Simona Halep doping allegations. Simona was charged with a doping allegation in October, 2022 after testing positive for a banned substance at the US open, and has been suspended from the court since then. News sprung up over the weekend that Simona has been charged with a fresh doping allegation which is separate from the one she is currently serving a suspension for.

The ITIA announced on Friday that Halep’s athlete biological passport returned irregularities after an assessment of her profile by an independent panel. Anti-doping bodies use the biological passport system to monitor an athlete’s various blood indicators over a long period of time. This is done in order to identify irregularities that could indicate rule violations.

Halep spoke publicly for the first time about her first doping charge last month, criticising the ITIA for multiple delays that meant she has been unable to present her case to an independent tribunal eight months after receiving notification of the positive test. In her new statement, Halep claimed that the ITIA is motivated to find her guilty. “I feel helpless facing such harassment and motivation on their behalf to prove me guilty of something I never did. Once again, all my life I have been totally against any sort of cheating. It doesn’t align with my values.” she wrote.

We hope Simona will be cleared, and she can return to court soon. Sports cue will provide further reports on this.

WSL DRAGS ON TO FINAL MATCHDAY

And it has come to this. Chelsea Woman will face Reading while Manchester United Women will face Liverpool on the last day of the WSL 2022/23 season. Chelsea lead the way with 2 point ahead of Manchester United going into the final week of the season. A win for Chelsea will ensure they successfully retain the WSL trophy. Nevertheless, the title charge is not over for the Manchester United team who won the Manchester derby yesterday.

It will boiled down to mathematics, prayers and hope going to the last game-week of the season. Man United will be crowned champions if they beat Liverpool by a margin of 5 goals, and Reading defeats Chelsea in their fixture. This could prove to be a monumental challenge because Chelsea has a better head-to-head record than Reading, which has only triumphed once in their 18 meetings.

Sports cue is looking ahead to this final gameweek.

MIAMI HEAT

For the second year in a row, Miami Heats are one win away from the NBA finals. Miami Heats head into the fourth match of the best-of-seven series against Boston Celtics with a 3-0 lead. A win in the next match will see Miami Heats advance to the NBA finals. This comes a

The results are somewhat similar in the other playoff fixture between Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets. Denver Nuggets lead the series 3 – 0 and a victory in the next round will guarantee them a place in the finals.

As we say in football, anything is possible. I guess the same can be said in basketball, anything is possible. But we foresee a Denver Nuggets vs Miami Heats final in the NBA.

Cable Tv Payments On Vtpass

Bills payment is an option designed by payment billers that allows individuals access utilities that makes living so much fun and better. Vtpass offers payments for bills such as electricity bills, cable tv payments, insurance policies amongst others. So it is important for every customer to know how these functions work exactly and how they can access them.

The world is widely digital, as technology has streamlined every human experience into a widely scalable technological experience. The history of cable tv started with antiquated tv antennas that only allowed users watch stations like NTA, AIT, BCOS, and others over time.

But in the last decade, there has been a steady paradigm shift towards the pay-per-view option of accessing both local and international tv channels via digital decoders – with DSTV being the pioneer of such innovation in Nigeria, and by extension Africa. Today, every home in Nigeria has one cable tv or other that enables them to watch channels of various content like news, sports, entertainment, religion, documentary, etc.

In the time past, only rich people could afford cable tv. It was limited to a specified demography of people who could afford installing cable Tv in their homes because of the expensive nature. However, this stance has changed over time, as cable TVs are cheap and affordable for all.

However, the significant change in the narrative of our payment behaviour has made every financial solution accessible on digital platforms and has also contributed to the ease and simplicity of paying for your cable tv bills online.

How to Pay Cable TV on Vtpass

As earlier stated, there are a few steps to pay your cable tv bills on Vtpass. The following are those simple steps:

Download the Vtpass app on Google Play Store or Apple Store
Create a Vtpass account and log in
Click on “Pay TV subscription”
Choose your preferred “Cable tv type”
Enter necessary details – (Smartcard number, phone number, amount etc) and proceed to the payment page.
Click on “Pay Now” to process your payment and activate the decoder..

Which Cable TV Providers Are Available On Vtpass?

Currently, there are three (3) cable tv providers on Vtpass. These are DSTV, GOTV, and Startimes. But in all of these cable tv providers, you can pay for the different packages that are available for the respective cable TVs.

How To Troubleshoot Cable TV Issues With Vtpass

In the event of a lingering issue that needs rectification or prompt resolution, you can contact the Vtpass support team anytime and from anywhere to enable them to proffer solutions to your needs. Like earlier mentioned, our customer support team is highly responsive and you can troubleshoot your issues with the certainty that you will get a response.

You can contact Vtpass support via email or live chat to present your issue. We are also active on social channels like Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to tend to your queries.

Conclusion

Cable TV payments on Vtpass remains seamless, and swift. This is because you are guaranteed fast and secure payments, good customer support, and simple navigation when you use the Vtpass portal to make your bills payment.

Vtpass remains your best bet in having a seamless online payment when it comes to your bills, airtime, and data. Pay Dstv, Gotv and Startimes bills promptly our our website and get value immediately.

5 Statistics About Utility Bills Payment in Nigeria.

It’s no secret that utility bills payment is an unavoidable part of the adult human life. They have grown to become an integral part of the human life. Although everyone pay bills, it may differ in size and price. Utility bills are a necessary expense because they provide access to services that are essential for modern life, such as electricity, gas, water, among others. Without these services, it would be difficult to maintain a comfortable quality of life.

Facts.

According to the NIBSS, 19.4 trillion Naira was transferred via mobile in 2022, which is 141% more that the amount carried out in 2021. This means that Nigeria have embraced the digital method of paying bills, as opposed to paying with cash.
Nigerians spend over 60% of their monthly income servicing utility bills.
Nigeria is one of the top 5 countries in Africa for utility bills payments. This is reflective of the country’s large population and high rate of economic growth.
About 70% of utility bills in Nigeria are paid by individuals, with the remaining 30% paid by businesses.
The average Nigerian spends approximately 5% of their monthly income on utility bills. This is an important expense for households in Nigeria, as it can have a significant impact on their budget.

These 5 surprising stats about utility bills payment in Nigeria show just how important this type of expense is for people in the country. From cash payments to direct bank transfers, utility bills are a necessary part of life in Nigeria. It’s important to be aware of the payment options available and various means that makes bills payment easier, faster and more accessible.

Vtpass is an online utility bills payment platform.

Conclusively,

As always, VTpass remains the number 1 utility bills payment platform that offers you seamless payment experience. It also priomises swift delivery of the value for which you pay for. This is one of the tools we have built in place to aid you always get prompt value, irrespective of any irregularities that may arise.

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WAYBACK – HISTORY OF INTERNET IN NIGERIA

Obasanjo’s internet, as it is mostly called became a trend in Nigeria in 1996. But was not the beginning. Nigeria had its first ISP in 1990. An ISP (Internet Service Provider) is a company that provides internet services to individuals and organisations. The first ISP was founded in 1991, and it was the Nigerian Centre for Communication Technologies (NCCT). Subsequently, ISPs like NITEL, Interswitch and Vee Network surfaced to dispense their services to already burgeoning market.

The main boom of internet usage in Nigeria was in the 2000’s. This technology was not relatively new at this time. Although, before then, the Nigerian Post and Telegraph was in charge of handling all forms of communications under the just independent Nigerian government. This commission regulated calls made between Lagos and London. The country had 116,000 fixed telephone lines across.

The main effort of NITEL (Nigeria Telecommunication Limited) was to structure and improve the coordination of telecommunication processes within and outside the country. However, the role of NITEL was not an easy assignment, and as a result, became operationally inefficient. The core drawbacks that affected NITEL’s efficiency were lack of maintenance, and inability to support cable network infrastructure across the country. This resulted in phone lines being congested, billing system was inefficient, and call completion rate for long distance calls was less than 50%. At this stage, it was clearer that NITEL lacked the capacity to cater for the increasing demand for their services.

History of internet in Nigeria - Early mobile phones

INTRODUCTION OF MOBILE PHONES

According to some reports, ECONET Wireless made the first live call using GSM in the country on June 8, 2001. Immediately following it was MTN, which entered the market on May 16, 2001, but began operations in August of the same year. Initially, GSM services were available in Lagos, followed by Abuja and then Port Harcourt. In the year 1992, the first cellphone touched down in Nigeria, and this network was known as Mobile Telecommunication Service (MTS). Since it was the first of its kind, it garnered extreme monopoly and popularity overtime. The earliest cellphone had limited features, and above all, had unexciting games. You can mostly make calls, send text messages, and listen to monodical ringtones on these devices.

Since 2000, there was an upward rise in the number of people using the internet and mobile phones in Nigeria. This is due to the increasing availability of affordable mobile phones and internet access. The government has also invested in infrastructure that has improved internet connectivity, making it easier for people to access the internet.