Airtel Kenya Internet
This article will definitely enlighten you on all you need to know about Airtel Kenya Internet Settings and how to set it by yourself.
Internet Settings (APN) for Airtel Kenya
Before attempting to manually set up an internet setting on your phone, send an SMS with the word ALL to 232. A message containing internet settings will be sent to your phone. Select “Save” from options to save all the settings.
Your phone is now configured to access the internet.
You sure can manually set up your phone for Airtel Kenya active internet with the following procedure:
To configure your 3G or 4G LTE mobile or dongle to browse the internet or to send MMS with Airtel Kenya in Kenya apply below APN settings:
639 03 AIRTEL KENYA APN SETTINGS
APN ke.celtel.com
Username none
Password none
PDP Type IP
Auth Type CHAP
MCC 639
MNC 03
Dail Number *99#
Carrier Airtel Internet
Android APN internet
APN type default, supl
Carrier2 Airtel MMS
Android APN2 MMS
MMSC2 http://mms.ke.airtel.com:8002
MMS Proxy2 172.30.9.8
MMS Port2 8080
APN type2 MMS
Auth type2 PAP
Carrier3 Airtel
Android APN3 default, supl
Carrier4 MMS
Android APN4 ke.celtel.com
MMSC4 http://mms.ke.celtel.com/servlets/mms
MMS Proxy4 172.30.8.50
MMS Port4 8080
APN type4 MMS
FOR iOS 8 – iPhone 6 and 5
i. Get to APN
- Press Settings.
- Press General.
- Press Mobile Data.
- Press Mobile Data Network.
ii. Configure the APN
- Press APN and key on the internet.
iii. Browse
- Go to the browser and check whether you can browse.
FOR BLACKBERRY OS10
i. Get to APN
- Go to the Start screen. Scroll to the right. Choose Settings.
- Choose Network Connections.
- Choose Mobile Network.
- Enable Data Services.
- Choose the settings symbol.
ii. Configure the APN
- Under Access Point Name (APN), Enter the internet, Under Password, enter nothing.
- Scroll down, Under Authentication type, choose “None“, Under Username enter “nothing“.
- Choose Save.
iii. Browse
- To return to the Start screen, (swipe up from the keyboard )
- Choose Browser
- You should be able to connect to the internet
FOR NOKIA RUNNING MICROSOFT WINDOWS OS
i. Get to APN
- Slide your finger down the display starting from the top edge of your mobile phone.
- Press ALL SETTINGS.
- Press mobile + SIM.
- Press SIM settings.
- Press add Internet APN.
ii. Configure the APN
- Press the field below “APN” and key on the internet.
- Press the field below the “Proxy server (URL)” and leave it blank.
- Press the field below “Proxy port” and leave it blank.
- Save the data connection-Press the save icon.
iii. Browse
- Press the home icon to end the session and return to the Home screen.
- Go to the browser and start browsing.
ANDROID OS-
i. Get to the APN
- Tap the Menu key.
- Tap Settings.
- In the Wireless & networks section, tap more…
- Tap Mobile Networks.
- Tap Access Point Names.
- Tap the Menu key.
- Tap New APN.
ii. Configure the APN
Enter the following details:
- Name: Airtel Internet
- APN: internet
- Proxy: 172.30.9.8
- Port: 8080
- Username: Leave Blank
- Password: Leave Blank
- Server: Leave Blank
- MMSC: http://mms.ke.airtel.com:8002
- MMS Proxy: leave blank
- MMS Port: leave blank
- MCC: leave blank
- MNC: leave blank
- Authentication Type: PAP
- APN Type: MMS
iii. Browse
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- Select the Airtel Internet APN; it is a round box that needs to be selected. Once selected it will turn green and you will be able to use the internet and MMS.
- Go to the Browser and start browsing.
FOR NOKIA RUNNING ANDROID OS

i. Get to the APN
- Start screen. Choose Menu.
- Choose Settings, and then click Select.
- Scroll down. Choose Configuration, and then click Select.
- Scroll down. Choose Personal settings, and then click Select.
- If this screen appears, choose Add.
- If this screen does not appear, choose Options, Add new, and then Select.
- Choose Web, and then click Select.
ii. Configure the APN
- Choose Account name, click Select, enter Airtel Internet, and choose OK.
- Choose a User name, click Select, leave blank, and choose OK.
- Choose Password, click Select, leave blank, and choose OK.
- Choose Use pref. access pt., Select, No, and then click Select.
- Choose the Access point to enter the Internet. choose OK.
- Choose Proxy, Select, Disable, and then click Select.
- Choose Bearer settings, and then click Select.
- Choose Packet data acc. pt., Select, enter the internet and choose OK.
- Choose Authentication type, Select, Normal, and then click Select.
- Choose a User name, click Select, leave blank, and choose OK.
- Choose Password, Select, leave blank, choose OK, enter Airtel for the second time, and choose OK.
- Go back three times and find a list of APNs.
- Choose Airtel Internet, Options, Activate, and then click Select. Return to the Start screen.
- Switch the Nokia X2 off and then on again to activate the settings.
iii. Browse
- Go to the Browser and start browsing.
TECNO DEVICES
a. TECNO T342
i. Get to APN
- Press settings.
- Press connectivity.
- Press Data Account.
- Press Options.
- Press edit/add PS Account/set as default configuration > add PS Account >
ii. Configure the APN
- Account Name=Airtel internet
- APN=internet
- Username=leave blank
- Password=leave blank
- Authentication type= PAP
- Then go to Advanced settings>Homepage:www.ke.airtellive.com
- Port=leave blank
- Save the settings.
- Then, go to Internet –> WAP –> Settings > Edit account
- Select the Airtel Internet account you already created and make it the default setting.
iii. Browse
- Go to the browser and start browsing.
b. ANDROID OS- TECNO R7
i. Get to the APN
- Select Apps.
- Scroll to and select Settings.
- Select Mobile networks.
- Select Access Point Names.
- Select the Menu button.
- Select Reset to the default-Your phone will reset to default Internet and MMS settings.
- Select the Menu button-Network problems that should be solved at this point. Remember to turn off your Wi-Fi before testing. Please continue to the guide if you still cannot go online.
ii. Configure the APN
- Select New APN.
- Name: Airtel Internet
- APN: internet
- APN Type: leave blank
- Proxy: leave blank
- Port: leave blank
- Username: leave blank
- Password: Leave blank
- Server: leave blank
- MMSC: leave blank
- Select the Menu button
- Select Save
- Select the Internet access point=Airtel Internet
- Your phone has now been set up to the Internet
iii. Browse
- Select the Airtel Internet APN, it is a round box that needs to be selected – once selected it will turn green and you will be able to use the internet and MMS.
- Go to the Browser and start browsing.
Nokia Asha
i. Get to the APN
- Go to Settings>Configuration>Personal settings and select Options>add new>web. You can leave the default access point name unchanged or rename it to anything you want.
ii. Configure the APN
- Go back and add a new access point. You can leave the default access point name unchanged or rename it to anything you want. After this, select access point>bearer settings>internet.
- Go to Settings>Configuration>”Airtel” and select the personal config which was created in the above step.
iii. Browse
- Go back and click Airtel. Here you need to select the access point (e.g. “my access point”) which you have created manually as in the above step.
- Go to “default in all apps” and activate the created settings.
- Go to the browser and start browsing
SAMSUNG CHAT 333
i. Get to the APN
- Go to the Start screen. Choose Menu
- Choose Settings, and then click Select.
- Scroll down. Choose Network, and then click Select.
- Choose Connections, and then click Select.
- Choose Yes.
- If this screen appears, choose New. If this screen does not appear, choose Options, New, and then Select.
ii. Configure the APN
- Under the Set name, enter Airtel Internet. Under Home URL, enter www.ke.airtelive.com Choose Bearer, and the GPRS.
- Under Proxy, choose Off.
- Scroll down.
- Under the Access name, enter the internet.
- Under User ID, leave blank.
- Under Password, leave blank.
- Choose Save.
- Return to the Start screen.
- Start screen. Choose Menu.
- Choose the Internet, Select, and then Options.
- Choose Settings, and then Select.
- Scroll down. Choose Internet profiles, and then Select.
- Choose Airtel Internet, and then Save. Return to the Start screen.
- Switch the Samsung Chat 333 off and then on again to activate the settings.
iii. Browse
- Go to the Browser and start browsing
ITEL T342
i. Get to the APN
- Select Menu
- Go to Internet/Service
- Select GPRS then Settings then WAP
ii. Configure the APN
Enter the following details:
- Account Name = Airtel Internet
- IP Address = leave blank
- Port = leave blank
- Username = leave blank
- Password = leave blank
- Access Point Name (APN) = internet
Save the settings
iii. Browse
- Then, go to Internet > WAP > Settings > Edit account
- Select the Airtel Internet account you already created and make it the default setting
- Restart your phone to activate the settings.
- Go to Browser and start browsing.
You are now sure to set up any phone internet connection.
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Airtel Kenya data plans and Prices 2022

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All you need to do is get the New Amazing Data Bundles and enjoy favourable rates from your normal internet pricing.
Below is the updated list of all Airtel Kenya data plans. The activation process is simple! Just Dial *544# and then you’re in.
Types of Airtel Kenya Data Plans
There are just three types of data plan offered by Airtel in Kenya, these are;
- Daily Plans
- Weekly Plans
- Monthly Plans
Daily Data Bundles (24HRS Validity)
If you are opting for daily data bundles, bear in mind that this package is will last for only 24 hours before it gets exhausted.
It varies depending on the one that catches your fancy. Below is the breakdown of Airtel Kenya daily data plan. Do well to go for the one that soothes you!
Bundles | Price (KSH) | Validity Period |
8MB | 5 | 24hrs |
40MB | 10 | 24hrs |
100MB+FREE WhatsApp | 20 | 24hrs |
400MB+FREE WhatsApp | 50 | 24hrs |
2GB+FREE WhatsApp | 99 | 24hrs |
Note: On Internet bundles, customers have the choice of selection: One-time bundle or Auto-renewal bundles
How to Subscribe/Activate:
- Dial *544#
- Select Buy Amazing Data Bundles
7 Day Data Bundles
7 Days Data Bundles | ||
Bundles | Price (KSH) | Validity Period |
200MB+FREE WhatsApp | 50 | 7 Days |
500MB+FREE WhatsApp | 100 | 7 Days |
2GB+FREE WhatsApp | 250 | 7 Days |
6GB+FREE WhatsApp | 500 | 7 Days |
To activate any of the above Airtel Kenya Weekly plans, Dial *544#
30 Day Data Bundles
Bundles | Price (KSH) | Validity Period |
1.5GB+FREE WhatsApp | 300 | 30 Days |
4GB+FREE WhatsApp | 500 | 30 Days |
10GB+FREE WhatsApp | 1000 | 30 Days |
15GB+FREE WhatsApp | 1500 | 30 Days |
25GB+FREE WhatsApp | 2000 | 30 Days |
40GB+FREE WhatsApp | 3000 | 30 Days |
To activate any of the above Airtel Kenya Monthly plans, Dial *544#
90 Day Data Bundles
90 Days Data Bundles | ||
Bundles | Price (KSH) | Validity Period |
12GB | 3000 | 90 Days |
40GB | 6000 | 90 Days |
70GB | 9000 | 90 Days |
To activate any of the above Airtel Kenya 3-month plans, Dial *544#
On Internet bundles customers have the choice of selection:
- One time bundle
- Auto-renewal bundles
Combo Bundles
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Daily
It’s incredible that with the new Airtel UnlimiNET 50, you can keep networking online even after your data runs out.
This can be achieved for only KSH. 50, you are able to buy a daily UNlimiNET 50 pack that gives you 50MB data, 10 minutes Airtel to Airtel talk time, 10 Minutes talk time to other networks and 100 SMSs to any Network.
You also get free WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight.
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So what are you waiting for? subscribe today and enjoy the world of unlimited connections.
Just dial *544# to get started!
UnlimiNET Daily | 1 Day Validity | |||
Price | KSHS | 20 | 50 | 100 |
Data | MB | 10 | 50 | 150 |
Voice (Airtel to Airtel talk time) | Min | 4 | 10 | 60 |
Voice (Calls to other networks) | Min | 4 | 10 | |
SMS (All Local Networks) | SMS | 20 | 100 | 500 |
*Plus FREE WhatsApp, Facebook & Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight
Weekly
With the new Airtel UnlimiNET 250, you can keep networking online even after your data runs out. For only KSH. 250, you are able to buy a weekly UnlimiNET 250 pack that gives you 350MB data, 50 minutes Airtel to Airtel talk time, 50 Minutes talk time to other networks and 500 SMSs to any Network. You also get free WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight.
Subscribe today and enjoy the world of unlimited connections.
Dial *544# to get started
UnlimiNET Weekly | 7 Days Validity | |||
Price | KSHS | 50 | 250 | 500 |
Data | MB | 50 | 350 | 750 |
Voice (Airtel to Airtel talk time) | Min | 5 | 50 | 150 |
Voice (Calls to other networks) | Min | 5 | 50 | 150 |
SMS (All Local Networks) | SMS | 50 | 500 | 2500 |
*Plus FREE WhatsApp, Facebook & Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight
Monthly
With the new Airtel UnlimiNET 1000, you can keep networking online even after your data runs out.
For only KSH. 1000, you are able to buy a monthly UnlimiNET 1000 pack that gives you 7GB data, 400 minutes across all local networks and 2000 SMSs to any Network. You also get free WhatsApp, Facebook and Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight
Subscribe today and enjoy the world of unlimited connections.
Dial *544# to get started
UnlimiNET Monthly | 30 Days Validity | ||||
Price | KSHS | 399 | 500 | 1000* | 2000* |
Data | GB | 1 | 0.5 | 7 | 15 |
Voice (Airtel to Airtel talk time) | Min | 100 per Day | 50 | 400 | 1200 |
Voice (Calls to other networks) | Min | 100 per Month | 50 | ||
SMS (All Local Networks) | SMS | – | 500 | 2000 | 10000 |
*UnlimiNET 1,000 and *UnlimiNET 2,000 are promotional offers valid until 12th April, 2019.
*Plus FREE WhatsApp, Facebook & Twitter up to 100MB per day to be reset at midnight
Kopa Internet
The service allows data users to borrow internet bundles on credit and pay later when they run out of bundles and they don’t have airtime to buy a bundle. The money is recovered when the customer tops up.
The customers can borrow internet bundles and repay within 72 hours.
How to subscribe to Kopa Internet:
Simply dial *544#
Select Kopa Internet
Data Bundle | Validity | Price | Service Fee | Amount Owed |
8MB | 1 Day | 5 | 1 | 6 |
40MB | 1 Day | 10 | 1 | 11 |
100MB + FREE WhatsApp | 1 Day | 20 | 2 | 22 |
2GB + FREE WhatsApp | 1 Day | 99 | 11 | 110 |
200MB + FREE WhatsApp | 7 Days | 50 | 5 | 55 |
500MB + FREE WhatsApp | 7 Days | 100 | 10 | 110 |
2GB + FREE WhatsApp | 7 Days | 250 | 25 | 275 |
Airtel Kenya data plans and Prices FAQ
What are the New Amazing Data Bundles?
The Revised Amazing Data Bundles provide More data on Amazing Daily 50, Amazing Weekly 250, and Amazing Weekly 500 at no extra charge. On the bundles, you’ll still get Unlimited WhatsApp.
What are the New Amazing Data Bundle Offers?
Bundles | Price (Ksh) | Validity Period |
600MB + FREE WhatsApp | 50 | 24hrs |
3GB + FREE WhatsApp | 250 | 7 days |
6.5GB + FREE WhatsApp | 500 | 7 days |
What’s the best way to get the New Amazing Data Bundles?
The new data packages can be purchased by dialling *544# or using the My Airtel App.
Who is eligible to buy the New Amazing Data Bundles?
All prepaid and hybrid users can take advantage of the new Amazing Data Bundles.
Is WhatsApp still included in the new Amazing bundles?
Absolutely, the new Amazing bundles include FREE WhatsApp, just like the previous ones.
Is it possible to purchase the New Amazing Data Bundles with a different phone number?
New Amazing Data Bundles can be given as a gift to another phone number. To gift a bundle, simply dial *544# and choose option 5.
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