This is an long overdue update on the current internet offers available for Kenyan internet users -especially those who purchase modem data bundles from phone companies.
Yu Modem bundles – yuNet!
BUNDLE COST (shs) SUBSCRIPTION MODE
30 days unlimited 499 *121*2*7*1#
I have not used YU to access internet for a while now.Is the speed reliable for use on a modem? You can read more on available YuNet bundles at the Yu website.
Airtel Kenya 3.75 G bundles
With the launch of their 3G network, they have attractive data bundles that caters for all users from light users to heavy users.
Airtel Kenya time based packs
One day pack at Ksh 150 and is valid for 24 hrs
One week pack at Ksh 750 and is valid for 168 hrs
To activate dial *544#
Airtel Kenya Internet Bundles
20MB at Ksh 15 valid for 1 day
50MB at Ksh 80 valid for 30 days
500MB at Ksh 399 valid for 30 days
1.5MB at Ksh 799 valid for 30 days
To activate dial *544#
Airtel has internet bundles at 3 GB, 4GB and 8GB for heavy users at Ksh 1,499, Ksh 1,999 and 2,999 respectively.
For videos, iamges and games, this is the bundle for you.
For business users you can activate 20 GB at 7,999 and is valid for 168 hrs.
You can get all the updates at Airtel Kenya website.
In the overall, Airtel seems cheaper than Safaricom as for now.
Safaricom Internet bundles
25MB at Ksh 20
50MB at Ksh 100
200 MB at Ksh 250
500 MB at Ksh 499
3 GB at Ksh 1,999
4 GB at Ksh 2,499
8 GB at Ksh 3,999
To activate send an SMS with the preferred bundle price to 450 or dial *544#.
Check for more information and select a suitable bundle at http://www.safaricom.co.ke/mydataplan/
Orange Internet
Orange Internet Everywhere Modem: Kshs 1,799
Pay as You Go Offer
Ksh 4 per MB on pay as you GO
Data Bundle | Data Bundle Size (MB) | Price (Kshs) | Price per MB (Kshs) | Validity Period |
50MB | 50 | 100 | 2 | 30 days |
100 MB | 100 | 150 | 1.5 | 30 days |
500 MB | 500 | 500 | 1 | 30 days |
1 GB | 1024 | 750 | 0.75 | 30 days |
5 GB | 5120 | 2,750 | 0.54 | 30 days |
10 GB | 10240 | 4,990 | 0.48 | 30 days |
15 GB | 15360 | 5,990 | 0.39 | 30 days |
20 GB | 20480 | 7,990 | 0.39 | 60 day |
Unlimited weekly offer Ksh 990 Valid for 7 days
Unlimited Monthly offer Ksh 2990 Valid for 30 days
Check for updates for Orange Internet on their website.