How to Buy Safaricom Data Bundles November 27, 2009
Posted by phlexdev in Technology.Tags: Safaricom
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To enquire for the details, send a blank SMS to 450. Here’s the response.
To buy a data bundle send an empty sms to:
- 442 for 40MB @ksh 250,
- 443 for 100MB @ksh 499,
- 446 for 300MB @ksh 999,
- 447 for 700MB @ksh 1,999
- 448 for 1GB @ksh 2,499
The money is automatically deducted from your airtime, and you will get a confirmation message confirming the success of your transaction. Oh, and it might be wise to disable automatic updates before connecting to the internet, otherwise your bundle will be used up in a flash.
To check the balance, SMS the word Balance to 450.
Code is my bond 
Thank you, I found this very useful.
hey,
thanks for mentioning about turning off the automatic update…..my 1000 kshs airtime was used up like that..in a flash..i cried
Doesn’t work – Topped up 250/-
sent a message with the word ‘activate to 442
tried sending a blank message as well.
Neither worked.
Instead, i received 5 messages in a row with the ‘insufficient funds’ reminder – typical of Safaricom
I am not satisfied with you internet modem. When I charged for the bundle, it does not show the bundle balance. Please correct the problem.
Last time, I charged 250 K. shs to buy 40 MB bundle and it was used up within seconds
Hi Robert, is it possible that automatic updates was on? Or maybe another program downloaded some files in the background.
Currently Safaricom have an offer, for KES 1,000 you get unlimited internet for 7 days. Top up with a thousand, and send a blank message to 555. Enjoy while it lasts.
PS: I am not a Safaricom employee.
Thanks for the information, it was really helpful!
I also get a number of messages when I run out of credit, and not realising it, try and send a text. It’s frustrating but not as much as loss of network and call dropping!
I think safaricom is still the best when it comes to data but with calling – it’s terrible!
M.
thanks man really helpfful stuff
Thanks, awesome! Too bad this info cannot be found on the Safaricom website just as easily.
data bundles purchase has problems, have been enjoying it but recently everytime I top up I can’t activate instead I receive a flood of messages – You have insufficient funds, i.e I have 266kshs airtime but can’t activate to get 40mb equivalent to 250Kshs, how does it work?
Are you using a modem or your cellphone?
please I have send message to convert into bundles that is 500/= at first and 250/=. the response is I wait. so I do not know whether has successful been converted please let me know.
Hi Mary,
You can check by sending the word Balance to 450. You will get a text after a few minutes indicating how many MBs you have available.
How do i turn off these automatic updates? (Duh,,I know)
Hi Jay, what operating system are you using? For
– Windows Vista: Go to Control Panel -> Windows Update. On the left, click on the Change settings. In the Important updates drop down list, select the “Never check for updates” and click OK.
– Windows XP: Go to Control Panel -> Automatic Updates. Check the Turn off Automatic Updates and click OK.
Thanxs Man its just wat i needed to knw
The broad band is not working as fast as i expected. The connection is just too poor 16kb per second. Is this the expected speed or is something wrong with my settins?
How about windows 2007. How do cancel the updates?
Robert
Hi Robert,
You can disable updates via
Control Panel -> System and Security -> Windows Update,
then click on Change Settings. Note that it is advisable to keep your computer up to date, so plan to do that as well.
You can also choose to buy from Buy Online Kenya and we can always send the topup automatically.
It’s now easier…Just SMS to 450 the KSH amount and it automatically replenishes the equivalent data bundle! 30mb for 100 bob etc
its work.. Nice KESH 499 for 500Mb
John you cried?
Apple my mobile Internet data bundle code
Tnx u realy helpd me
I hate scratch cards. And buying bundles online is a headache. I wish Safcoms service was as great as its profits!
update your website the way you update your profits!!!!!
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