Telenor internet packages provide prepaid data bundles with a set GB allowance and validity period — activated via *345# USSD or the My Telenor app, with 4G speeds on 4G-compatible SIMs and handsets.

4 Steps to Activate a Telenor Internet Package

Estimate your data needs, pick a bundle from the table, dial the USSD code, and set a usage alert so you're not caught off guard.

PackageDataPrice (pre-tax)CodeValidity
Daily 1 GB1 GBRs. 25*345*9*1#1 day
Daily 2 GB2 GBRs. 45*345*9*2#1 day
Weekly 8 GB8 GBRs. 130*345*7#7 days
Monthly 8 GB8 GBRs. 250*345*1*1#30 days
Monthly 15 GB Popular15 GBRs. 350*345*1*2#30 days
Monthly 25 GB25 GBRs. 500*345*1*3#30 days
Step 1

Find Out How Much Data You Use Per Month

Open the My Telenor app and tap on "Usage" at the bottom of the home screen. This shows a graph of your daily data consumption over the past week or month. If you're setting up a new SIM, a rough estimate: WhatsApp voice calls use around 3 MB per minute; Instagram scrolling for 30 minutes can use 150–300 MB depending on video autoplay settings; a 720p YouTube video runs about 400 MB per hour.

You can also dial *999# on Telenor to get a quick data balance check if you already have an active bundle. For new customers without any active data, this will show zero — which just means no bundle is running yet.

Step 2

Choose a Telenor Internet Package

Telenor's internet bundles are divided into daily (24-hour), weekly, bi-monthly, and monthly tiers. For regular users, the monthly bundles are the clear choice on a cost-per-MB basis. The Rs. 350 Monthly 15 GB bundle, for instance, works out to about Rs. 0.023 per MB — compared to Rs. 0.10+ per MB on daily bundles.

Telenor also offers "night-time" data bundles (typically midnight to 8 AM) that provide very large data allowances at extremely low prices. These are perfect for scheduling app updates, YouTube downloads, or large file transfers overnight. The daytime usage stays within your regular bundle, and night downloads are free.

Telenor 4G coverage in Pakistan has improved significantly across Punjab and urban Sindh and KP. In tier-2 and tier-3 cities, you may experience 3G speeds on the same bundle — the package still works, just at lower speeds. Telenor's coverage checker at telenor.com.pk/coverage helps you check your area.

Step 3

Activate Using Dial Code

Dial the USSD code for your chosen package exactly as written in the table — for example, *345*7# for the weekly bundle. A confirmation message will appear on screen showing the package name and expiry date. Your data starts working immediately — open a browser or app to confirm connectivity.

Through the My Telenor app: go to "Subscribe Services" → "Internet Packages" → select your package → tap Subscribe. The app shows the tax-inclusive price and gives a one-tap confirm button. This method is slightly more reliable than USSD if you've had issues with dial codes not going through.

Step 4

Monitor Your Usage to Avoid Running Out Early

Dial *999# at any time to see your remaining Telenor data — it gives you the MB/GB left in your active bundle plus the expiry date. Set a reminder to check when you reach the halfway mark of your bundle period, not just when it's nearly empty.

In the My Telenor app, you can set a data usage alert — go to Settings, then "Usage Alerts," and enter a threshold (e.g., 80% used). You'll get a notification before your bundle runs out rather than discovering it when things stop loading.

Background app sync is often the silent killer of data bundles. On Android, go to Settings → Data Usage → and restrict background data for apps you don't need updating constantly. On iPhone, go to Settings → General → Background App Refresh and disable it for heavy apps like social media.

What to Do if Activation Doesn't Work

Telenor internet not working after activation

Check your APN settings. For Telenor 4G, the correct APN is 'internet'. Go to phone Settings → Mobile Networks → APN → and verify or set this value. An incorrect APN is the number one cause of data issues post-activation.

Data balance showing but pages won't load

Try toggling airplane mode off and on to force a fresh network registration. If that doesn't work, restart your phone. Occasionally, after activating a bundle, the data session needs to be re-established.

*999# shows 0 MB but bundle was just activated

There's sometimes a 2–3 minute lag before the balance registers in the USSD system. Wait a few minutes and check again before concluding there's a problem.

Package auto-renewed and deducted balance unexpectedly

Auto-renewal is enabled by default on some Telenor bundles. To disable it, go to My Telenor app → My Active Packages → tap the package → toggle off Auto-Renew. You can also dial *345# and navigate to 'Package Management.'

Frequently Asked Questions

The Telenor Social Bundle (daily or weekly) is designed for social media apps including WhatsApp, Facebook, and TikTok at a lower price. Standard data bundles also work for everything. Check *345# for the current Social Bundle codes.

Once your data bundle is exhausted, Telenor doesn't throttle — instead, data charges are deducted from your main balance at the full per-MB rate, which is significantly more expensive. This can drain your balance quickly if you don't notice the bundle is empty.

Yes. Telenor bundles allow mobile hotspot sharing. There's no tethering restriction on standard packages. Just enable your phone's Wi-Fi hotspot from Settings and connect your other device.

Telenor's theoretical 4G peak download speed is around 150 Mbps, but real-world speeds in Pakistani cities typically range from 10–50 Mbps on 4G depending on your location and network load. Rural or congested areas may see 3G speeds of 1–7 Mbps.

Dial *999# and the response shows both your remaining data and the exact expiry date and time of your bundle. The My Telenor app also displays this on its usage dashboard as a countdown.