Update: The setup fee is no longer N26,000. The new price is now N19,000. Read up the post here
It is affordable, even as it gives light 24/7 without the usual noise and fumes experienced in gasoline generators.
Here's the detailed post on the MTN Lumos Mobile Electricity a.k.a MTN Yellow Box.
However, there are questions on the lips on Nigerians on this new innovation. So, I've compiled the list of all the frequently asked questions on this mobile solar electricity.
Q: What exactly is MTN mobile electricity?
A. MTN electricity is a mobile solar electricity system powered by MTN and Lumos. In a nutshell, MTN partnered with Lumos Global Company based in Amsterdam to provide light to millions of people living off power grids.
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Q: How to get Mtn yellow box?
A: To get mtn yellow box, simply walk into an MTN office or authorize dealers nearest to you with your own registered MTN SIM card, a
valid I.D, names and details of 2 guarantors and the sum of N26,000.
Once you've met all the requirements, including subscribing to your
preferred package, their professional agents will install it for you
immediately at your choice location.
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Q: Who is MTN yellow box mobile electricity made for?A: Everybody! Especially those living off electricity grid and those suffering from the epileptic power supply. It is targeted at businesses that rely mainly on the power supply. It is also intended for those who can not afford the high cost of running a gasoline generator and high tariff rate from PHCN/NEPA.
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Q: Is the mtn yellow box affordable?
A: Yes! It is very very affordable. With the sum of N26,000 one time payment, you are given one to power your appliances. The recharging plans are well suited for every individual choice.
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Q: Is there any requirement I need to present before I can get one?
A: Yes! Just present a registered MTN Sim card, a valid I.D card, names of 2 guarantors and the sum of N26,000 as stated earlier.
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UPDATE! MTN is currently running a promo on the box. The new setup fee is now N19,000. Read the post on the yellowbox new setup fee here.
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Q: Can I install it by myself?
A: No! Once you meet the specified requirements and payment, the authorized technicians will install it for you free of charge.
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Q: What are the plans for recharging the system?
A: The plans are so flexible. Read The Yellow Box Mobile Electricity Plans
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Q. What is the capacity of Mtn yellow box?
A: The capacity of the yellow box is 60 watts only. It can only power appliances below 60w of energy for 12V DC/AC appliances only.
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Q: What type of appliances does it power?
A: Mtn yellow box powers all DC and AC compatible electronics appliances such as radio, Tv, computers/laptops, fan, and LED bulbs, as well as mobile phones.
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Q: What if I need repairs on my unit?
A: If your Yellow box need repairs, Lumos will provide all round repairs and servicing for 5 years so you can continue to enjoy 24/7 electricity all year round.
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Q: Can it power high volts electrical appliances like Microwave and fridge?
A: No! It supports only 12V DC/AC appliances only.
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Q: Is there any hidden charge?
A: No! Once you pay the N26,000 and activate the system with any plans that suit your budget, you are good to go.
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Q: Will the system become mine once I pay and activate it?
A: No! The Lumos Mobile Electricity yellow box is given to you on 'hire-purchase' basis. It is leased to you. It becomes yours after 1800 days of consistent recharging and 5 years of usage. After that time frame, the system will automatically unlock itself and you won't pay a dime again to recharge it. Then it will become yours fully.
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Here's Mtn yellow box picture in a friends chemist shop.
That's it. This is the all the frequently asked questions people are asking about the MTN yellow box mobile electricity solar system.
If there's any question we didn't include, feel free to drop it in the comment box and don't forget that you can make enjoy 14 days free light by referring your friends and while you enjoy the 2 weeks free light, your friend will be given 1 week free light too.
To refer a friend, simply text your friend's number to
08133134773 in this format. E.g Text 2348034567890 to 08133134773.
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how do you unlock it??
ReplyDelete@ Enyi Anthony, you can't unlock it by yourself. The system is programmed to unlock itself automatically after 180 days of consistent recharging and 5 years of usage. Then it will becomes yours fully.
DeleteThere's no hack process on this, atleast for now.
Hope I've answered your question. Feel free to ask more questions if you have any.
I still don't understand this thing oo...is it the daily/weekly/monthly payments that will recharge the box or solr energy...how will it be recharged pls?
Delete@ Akinbola Ayodotun, it has a solar panel which will be mounted on top the zinc outside your house. It will be charging the battery as you use it. However, to continue to enjoy the system in powering your appliances, you have to recharge it. It is programmed to deactivate the lighting system once you fail to recharge the system via MTN voucher.
DeleteJust like your mobile phone which must be recharged when the airtime finishes, you wont enjoy the light if your access time runs out. Here's an article on subscription plans. Choose the one tailored to your need.
https://smartmugu.blogspot.com.ng/2017/04/mtn-lumos-mobile-electricity.html
if i want to discontinue the usage of the box at some point after joining service, when I have not reached the 1800 days to make it mine, what will be the condition to return it to MTN?
ReplyDeletebut what is the life spam of battery?
ReplyDelete