Many people have been asking on how to get safaricom unlimited internet.Unfortunately safaricom stopped offering the unlimited bundles which they once introduced in the year 2011 by giving daily unlimited internet for ksh 200per day or ksh 3000per month.
Though safaricom scrapped off unlimited internet,they have however offered better and affordable packages than what they used to offer back in the day.
To get enjoy other safaricom internet offers dial *544#
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How to get safaricom unlimited internet 2016
How to get safaricom okoa internet bundles
Safaricom has introduced okoa internet bundles to allow you to enjoy being online when you have run out of airtime to buy internet bundles.
Keep on chatting and enjoying the internet anytime, anywhere with Okoa Bundles. It allows you, as a Prepay customer, to request for data bundles in advance and pay for them later.
To qualify for Okoa Bundles you need to have:
*.Used a similar amount of airtime to what you are requesting for in the previous week.
*.Your mobile number must have been active on Safaricom network for at least 6 months.
Don’t miss the online fun, dial*544*6#to Okoa Bundles.
Get safaricom internet settings
ou have a phone, but now configuring Safaricom internet settings is the problem. This should be a rare situation indeed, because from what I have observed, all Safaricom phones tend to have internet settings pre-configured into them. So all you have to do is insert a Safaricom sim card, purchase internet bundles and start surfing the web.
Nevertheless, it’s very possible that you will find yourself in a situation where you need the right Safaricom internet settings configured into your device.
And the good news is that you do not need to be technical in nature to configure internet settings on your device. It’s not rocket science, so there’s no need to call their support to have each step explained to you. Unless you have all the time in the world, I don’t encourage this.
Therefore, let’s just put it simple by saying it’s a matter of inputting a few values I have listed below. Also, if you’re using a4G device, courtesy of Safaricom’s network, then we also need to gossip a little bit about that shortly.
Back to the core business of the day, let’s start tuning up things by going to the menu, tools, settings, connection, access point, options, and then New Access Point.
If we’re together until now, you can input the following information:
Safaricom internet settings for the folks who use 3G devices
Name of connection Safaricom 3GData Bearer Data PacketUsername safAPN safaricomPrompt Password noPassword dataAuthentication NormalHomepage You can choose the URL of your favourite homepage
If you’ve done this, you’re one step away from enjoying 3G internet on your device. We’re still not yet through. You need to go back to Connection, then data packet, data packet connection, and then select when needed.
All access points should be filled with the word Safaricom.
Safaricom internet settings for MMS
It is important to note that MMS services by Safaricom are charged at the rate of Ksh3.50 to Safaricom network and Ksh8 to other telecom networks in Kenya.
300 Kilobytes is the minimum you can upload.
Anyway, let’s quickly configure the device you’re using by going to menu, tools, settings, connection, access point, then Select Options. You’re going to choose a New Access Point, then UseDefault Settings.
Connection name is gonna be Safaricom MMS. In the space where you’re supposed to fill up data bearer, write GPS, then APN and username should be GPRS and Saf respectively.
Password should be data while authentication should be selected as Normal. In the space where you’re being asked for the name of your homepage, fill up this: http://mms.gprs.safaricom.com.
Once you’re through, go to Advanced settings where you will select your IP address as Automatic.
Your primary name server should be 000.000.000.000.
Secondary name server is the same as your primary name server.
However, your proxy server address should be 172.022.002.038.Lastly, fill in 8080 where you’re asked to input your port number.
If you have followed these steps exactly the way I am highlighting them, we’re all set.
One more thing:
To ensure that you will only use this service when you need it, look for connection, then GPRS, then GPRS connection and select when needed.
Access point should always be safaricom. Go to Messaging, Options, Settings and finally Multi Media Message.
Multi Media Reception should be set to ON
When receiving messages, choose the option that says Retrieve Immediately.
Receive adverts, select No
Receive Report, select Yes
Deny Report Sending, select Yes
If you have done this, then you have configured your Safaricom internet settings, and so you’re ready to enjoy the web on your device.
For those who want to upgrade to Safaricom 4G internet
4G LTE is a fast internet connection which lets you enjoy true HD streaming of videos and audio content. It also allows for video calling and browsing at 5 times the speed of normal internet.
This can be compared to a sports car in motion. Pages are loading at the blink of an eye. No more buffering of videos when streaming movies or music clips on the internet.
Also, with the launch of Netflix in Kenya just the other day, you can stream content directly on your mobile device or TV, thanks to Safaricom’s very own 4G network.
I believe most of the phones that were launched between May 2015 and this year are 4G enabled. But if your device is not 4G-capable, then you will need to visit any Safaricom shop in town to have it enabled for you.
There is no going through the steps I listed above in configuring Safaricom internet settings.
So just get a 4G device and a 4G sim card. Under the settings menu, you will choose 4G/LTE option and you’re ready to go.
How to share Safaricom Bundles with other network users
In the past, you could transfer up to 900MB of data to other network users. However, Safaricom put a cap on that, and this has limited users tosharing up to 20MB of data per day, and 10MB of data per user.In other words, one user is only allowed to receive 10MB of data from you within a time-span of 24 hours.
So if yousambaza20MB a day, you’d be over the limit of sharing your internet with others.A group of petitioners early this year tried challenging the move, but were unsuccessful. The company continues to maintain that they did this to cub illegal sale of internet bundles by third-party cartels.This is how you can effectively transfer data bundles:1 Once you dial *544#, you’ll see the option that says — Sambaza Internet.
You should select that option.2 Send a text message with the amount of MB you want to purchase in*destination mobile number* to 450.3 Alternatively, visit their webpage at www.safaricom.com/bundles usingyour mobile device to initiate this transaction.
How to check safaricom internet bundles balance.
To check your Safaricom bundle balance, use either of the below methods:
Dial *544# and select check bundle balance or check online via the Web www.safaricom.com/bundles
How to buy safaricom internet bundles with mpesa
Follow these steps to buy your Safaricom internet bundles via M-PESA in no time.
From your mobile phone dial *544#
Select ‘Buy Data Bundles’
Select ‘M-PESA’
Choose recipient – You can either buy for your PrePay line or another PrePay lineSelect the data bundle that you would like to purchase e.g. select 500MB for KSh500Accept the transaction
How to buy safaricom bundles online
Safaricom sells bundles online through their website.
Accessing the site is absolutely FREE when connected using a Safaricom line.
To access the service, plug in your Safaricom modem into your computer, input your PIN number (if you have activated PIN), click on connect, go to your Web browser and type http://www.safaricom.com/bundles .
For iPad and Tablets, simply go to your browser and access the website.
Safaricom prepay Internet bundles
PrePay Bundles
For Internet access anywhere anytime, Safaricom has an affordable PrePay Data solution for you. Our data bundles are tailor-made to suit every need; whether you are a light user or a heavy user, we have a suitable package for you.Bundle | Price (Ksh) | Validity Period |
4MB | 5 | 7 Days |
8MB | 10 | 7 Days |
16MB | 20 | 7 Days |
40MB | 50 | 90 Days |
80MB | 100 | 90 Days |
200MB | 250 | 90 Days |
500MB | 500 | 90 Days |
1.5GB | 1000 | 120 Days |
3GB | 1999 | 180 Days |
8GB | 3999 | 180 Days |
25GB | 11499 | 180 Days |
To Activate the bundles:
- Direct top up *544*Voucher Pin#
- Third party top up *544*Voucher Pin* Mobile Number#
- Go to www.safaricom.com/bundles
- Send an SMS from your Safaricom mobile number with the price of the bundle to code 450. For example, to purchase a bundle of 500MB, send 500 to 450.
- You will receive an SMS informing you of the status of activation of the bundle. You will be able to use the service once you receive an SMS informing you that the bundle has been activated.
Note:
- These bundles are valid for duration of time either ninety (90) or one hundred and twenty (120) or one hundred and eighty (180) days as indicated in the table after which they expire.
- If the bundle expires, you will not be able to access or reactivate any data balance unless you activate another bundle before your old bundle expires. Any bundle that you activate before your old bundle expires will give you the opportunity to be able to use both the old balance and the newly activated bundle for the validity period of the newly activated bundle
- To renew the bundle, you will need to purchase through any method described above.
- You will not be able to buy data for use on a Partner Network.
- Once you exhaust your bundle, you will be charged the Safaricom published out of bundle rate for continued use.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is an internet bundle?
An internet bundle is a tariff plan for internet access that is meant to lower your cost of accessing the internet.
How do I top up internet bundles using a scratch card?
Key in *544* followed by the 16 digit PIN number and # press the call or OK button and your internet bundle balance will automatically appear on the screen i.e. *544*1234567890123456#
You can also activate by sending an SMS with the scratch card PIN to 544
Is the 16 digit PIN the same one I use to top up airtime?
Yes, the PIN is the same, to top up airtime Key in *141* followed by the 16 digit PIN number and # press the call or OK button and your airtime balance will automatically appear on the screen i.e. *141*1234567890123456#
What are the data bundles which I can purchase directly from a scratch card?
| Bundle | Scratch card Value | Validity Period |
| 4MB | 5 | 7days |
| 8MB | 10 | 7days |
| 16MB | 20 | 7days |
| 40MB | 50 | 90 Days |
| 80MB | 100 | 90 Days |
| 200MB | 250 | 90 Days |
| 500MB | 500 | 90 Days |
| 1.5GB | 1000 | 120 Days |
What are the other available PrePay Internet Bundles?
| Bundle | Price (Kshs) | Validity Period |
| 3GB | 1999 | 180 Days |
| 8GB | 3999 | 180 Days |
| 25GB | 11499 | 180 Days |
What is the Validity period?
This is the time frame that you have to use the bundles, when this period elapses it means that any remaining bundles will have expired and will not be available for use.
Can I still activate bundles using the other existing methods like *450#, *544# and www.safaricom.com/bundles ?
All the above methods will still be able to activate the internet bundles.
How do I check my internet bundle balance?
To check your internet bundle balance, SMS the word Balance to 450
You can also use the *544# menu and select check balance option
Is it possible to use the scratch cards to top up data bundle for another number?
Yes its possible and this can be done using the USSD or the SMS as per the third party procedure but one has to ensure that they are using the Access code of 544 as per below respectively
<Access code for recharge by USSD>*<Voucher PIN number>*<MSISDN of recharged subscriber
*544*Voucher number*MSISDN#
<Voucher PIN number>*<MSISDN of recharged subscriber>
2564856957895346*MSISDN
Can I be able to transfer bundle purchase through the card to a different number?
Bundle transfer or if you can call it Sambaza is not possible but you can be able to top up another number directly to access the bundles via the format given for third party top up.
Is it possible to activate more than once for the bundles that have a validity of 7 days ie.4MB, 8MB and 16MB?
Yes it’s possible. One is able to activate for the bundles more than once, but customer should note that the bundles will expire after 7days of purchase and this cannot be carried forward.
Will data top up using the scratch cards be successful, when there is no airtime on the top up number used?
Yes data bundle purchase will be successful. Subscriber does not need to have airtime for the data purchase to go through.
What circumstances can cause the data bundle purchase via the scratch card fail?
- When customer has Okoa Jahazi , balances for these will be deducted first thus bundle purchase will fail and balance if any will be topped up on airtime on the subscribers number
- When the line used is on pool status, purchase will fail
- When the wrong format is used for bundle purchase
I have an MTN Uganda sim card and I have been topping up normal airtime with Safaricom cards, can I be able to do bundle data top up using the same cards?
No, this is not possible, you can only be able to use the cards for the normal airtime top up using the procedure *148*Network id (in this case 1)*voucher pin#
The vouchers cannot be used with the MTN and Vodacom sim cards for data bundle purchase.
What is the difference between the daily bundles and the scratch card bundles that have validity of 7 days?
Once a customer subscribes for daily bundles, they have an automatic auto renewal every midnight unless the customer unsubscribes. They can use this bundle within 24 hours and cannot subscribe again within this time frame.
For the scratch card bundles, re-activation/ auto renewal is not automatic, one has to request by topping up the bundle scratch cards. It is possible to have subsequent purchases for these bundles within the 7day period.
If I have subscribed to daily bundles, can I activate using the scratch card bundles e.g. 16MB and if so, which one will be consumed first?
Yes you can subscribe for both. Daily bundles will be consumed first before the scratch card bundles of 16MB or any other.
What is the out of bundle charges for the daily and the scratch card bundles?
For daily bundles out of bundles charges is at a rate of Ksh 4 per MB and the scratch card bundle, charges for out of bundle is at a rate of Ksh 4 per MB.
Safaricom Daily Internet bundles
Enjoy Affordable Internet for Less
Enjoy affordable Internet for less specifically designed for mobile phones. Depending on your needs, choose the plan that best suits you. Please note, your subscription is automatically renewed at midnight everyday.There are four bundle Options to pick from:
| Data Volume | Price (Ksh) | Free SMS | In Bundle Price (Ksh Per MB) | Out of Bundle Price (Ksh Per MB) | Validity Period |
| 5MB | 5 | 0 | 1.00 | 4 | 24 HRS |
| 10MB | 8 | 0 | 0.80 | 4 | 24 HRS |
| 10MB | 10 | 10 | 1.00 | 4 | 24 HRS |
| 25MB | 20 | 0 | 0.80 | 4 | 24 HRS |
Key Features
- To activate the bundle dial *544# from your mobile number;
- Your bundle will be valid for 24 hours.
- You will have 24 hrs to use your bundle both on first activation, on renewal and always during the period you remain subscribed onto the bundle.
- Billing will be carried out daily at midnight (0000hrs)
- The bundle purchased will automatically be renewed at midnight each day;Once the bundle expires at the end of 24 hours, it cannot be reactivated.
- If you exhaust your bundle, you will be charged an out of bundle rate according to the table above.You can subscribe into a particular bundle only once per day.
Suggested Browsing:
- Chat all day on Facebook (http://m.facebook.com) and connect and share with friends.
- Browse sites such as www.safaricom.com for all your favourite international and local songs and videos including gospel, vernacular, zilizopendwa and Bongo. You can also get TV programmes and get direct links to all your favourite email sites such as Gmail.
- Get live World Cup and Premier League scores and news from http://m.goal.com
- Access latest news headlines, breaking news and business news from sites such as http://mobile.nation.co.ke and http://m.standardmedia.co.ke
- Check and advertise for jobs, sell or buy a house, car, property among other items from classifieds section on www.safaricom.com
- Book and pay for your flights and bus tickets directly from your mobile phone in Easy Travel section on www.safaricom.com
- Looking for knowledge? Go to the Elimu site on www.safaricom.com and get past papers and online quizzes.
- Download Churchill's daily dose of comedy from www.safaricom.com
- Google for any information on health, education, farming among others directly from your mobile phone on www.google.com
Safaricom post pay internet bundles
PostPay Data Bundles
For Internet access anywhere anytime, Safaricom has an affordable PostPay Data solution for you. Our data bundles are tailor-made to suit every need; whether you are a light user or a heavy user, we have a suitable package for you.PostPay Data Bundles
Bundle | Price (Ksh) | Validity Period |
40MB | 50 | 90 Days |
80MB | 100 | 90 Days |
200MB | 250 | 90 Days |
500MB | 500 | 90 Days |
1.5GB | 1000 | 120 Days |
3GB | 1999 | 180 Days |
8GB | 3999 | 180 Days |
25GB | 11499 | 180 Days |
Note:
- These bundles are valid for duration of time either ninety (90) or one hundred and twenty (120) or one hundred and eighty (180) days as indicated in the table after which they expire.
- You will not be able to buy data for use on a Partner Network.
- Once you exhaust your bundle, you will be charged the Safaricom published out of bundle rate for continued use.
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