You will realize that using an Airtel line for internet access entails that you must go through manual configuration of your internet settings.If the name of your internet settings reads Zain Mobile Internet, it means you need to change it to the right settings to enjoy the full benefits of using Airtel Internet Service.
Here is a simple way to get this sorted.
The first thing you must do is to insert the Airtel Sim into your phone.
Turn on your phone.
Go to Settings
Depending on the type of phone you are using, go to Mobile Networks
Then click on Access Point Names
You will have to change the existing name from Zain to Airtel.
Where you have Name, key-in Airtel Internet
Where you have APN, key-in internet.ng.airtel.com
Where you have Username key-in internet
Where you have Password key-in internet
Ensure you save these settings before leaving the page. If you leave the page without saving it, it means you need to start afresh.
Alternatively, you can text internet space the name of your phone to 232, to have the configuration settings sent to you.
For instance, if the name of your phone is Samsung note 5, you will text internet samsung note 5 to 232.
Sometimes you will receive a text message like this the phone type you sent is not supported. All you need to do is to make sure you are sending the correct make and model of the phone you are using.
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