Airtel Uganda has introduced what they call a revamped double data bundle for new smartphone users.
Telecom giant Airtel Uganda has launched what they termed as revamped double data bundles in a promotion extended to new smartphone users on their network.
The offer will allow holders to enjoy a superfast browsing experience for their day to day internet needs.
Speaking about the promo, Henry Njoroge, the Airtel Uganda Marketing Director said new 3G and 4G smartphone users on the company’s network will enjoy 100% bonus data offer for the weekly and monthly data packages they wish to subscribe to and each mobile number gets the offer once in three months.
“We are pleased to extend this offer to both our new and the existing customers. This offer amplifies Airtel Uganda’s promise to improve lives and drive digital inclusion in Uganda.”
According to Njoroge, the bonus validity will now be the same as bundle validity meaning if a customer buys a weekly 150MB bundle they will get 150MB free data also valid for a week and the same applies for the monthly bundle.
Based on figures from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) 2021 quarter one market performance report, smartphone additions during the quarter outpaced the number of features and basic phones connected to the networks.
It was also indicated that over 200,000 smartphones were added within the quarter, growing from 7.9 million sets in December 2020 to 8.1 million in March 2021.
“With Airtel’s positioning as the leading smartphone network in Uganda, it is key that we develop products that not only align with our business strategy, but the market needs as well. The double data launch to the market is timely as smartphone penetration and internet access continue to be a necessity for day to day social and economic activities,” Njoroge indicated.
Meanwhile, first-time activation customers will be required to dial 17594# and to enjoy the bonus on the bundle products, subscribers are required to dial *175# or *100#, select data or internet bundles and select a weekly or monthly data bundle and get double the data volume they have purchased.
The bonus bundle cannot be gifted and the offer will only apply to Smartphones NOT MIFIs, Routers, Laptops or Home broadband devices according to Njoroge.
