Case study · Fintech · VTU · Android
DataPlanet
VTU mobile app for airtime, data, and cable subscriptions
DataPlanet (Dataplanet NG) is a VTU mobile application for Android that lets users recharge airtime, buy data bundles, and renew cable TV subscriptions for DStv, GOtv, and Startimes — with wallet balance management and a clean mobile experience. The app is published on Google Play by ScalerDev and linked to dataplanet.ng.
Business objective
Build a production-ready VTU mobile app with wallet funding, multi-network data purchase, cable subscription flows, and user authentication — ready for Google Play distribution.
The problem
Users need a fast, reliable mobile app to top up airtime, buy data across Nigerian networks, and manage cable subscriptions without switching between multiple tools or websites.
Our solution
ScalerDev designed and built the DataPlanet Android app with wallet balance dashboard, airtime and data purchase flows, cable subscription screens (DStv, GOtv, Startimes), login/authentication, and integration with the dataplanet.ng platform backend.
Platform features
- Wallet balance and account dashboard
- Airtime top-up across Nigerian networks
- Data bundle purchase with network selection
- Cable TV subscriptions (DStv, GOtv, Startimes)
- User login and authentication
- Referral tracking on dashboard
- Google Play distribution (10K+ downloads)
- Linked to dataplanet.ng web platform
Technology stack
Integrations
- VTU and telecom API providers
- Cable TV subscription APIs
- Payment and wallet funding
- dataplanet.ng backend
Development challenges & solutions
Challenges
Multi-network data purchase UX
Supporting MTN and other networks required clear provider selection and plan browsing on small mobile screens.
Wallet-first mobile experience
Users expect instant balance visibility and quick access to airtime, data, and cable from one dashboard.
Solutions implemented
Dashboard-centric navigation
Wallet balance as the home screen focal point with quick-action icons for Add Fund, Transfer, Airtime, Data, Cable, and Electricity.
Category-specific purchase flows
Dedicated screens for data plans and cable subscriptions with provider logos and streamlined checkout.
Outcomes
Verified outcomes based on the live platform — no fabricated statistics.
- ✓Live on Google Play with 10K+ downloads (Dataplanet NG by ScalerDev)
- ✓3.9-star rating from 132+ Play Store reviews
- ✓Platform website live at dataplanet.ng
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