To manage your data usage on Airtel Kenya effectively, you can activate or deactivate the Data Manager feature. This feature helps you prevent unexpected data charges by ensuring you don’t use your airtime for browsing when your data bundle is exhausted. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to activate, deactivate, and check the status of Data Manager on your Airtel line in Kenya.
How to Activate Data Manager
- *Dial 544# on your phone dialer.
- From the menu options that appear, select option 12: Data Manager.
- Choose option 1: Activate and press Send.
- You will receive an SMS from Airtel shortly confirming that you have successfully activated your Data Manager.
How to Deactivate Data Manager
- *Dial 544# on your phone keypad.
- Select option 12: Data Manager from the menu options.
- From the Data Manager options, choose option 2: Deactivate and press Send.
- Airtel will send an SMS to your phone confirming that you have deactivated your Data Manager.
How to Check Whether Data Manager is Active or Not
- *Dial 544# on your phone dialer.
- From the menu options, select option 12: Data Manager.
- Choose option 3: Check Status and send the request.
- You will receive an SMS shortly from Airtel confirming whether your Data Manager is activated or not.
By following these simple steps, you can easily manage your data usage, ensuring that you stay within your data limits and avoid additional charges.
