Ever since Safaricom unveiled Sambaza Internet – a service that allows subscribers to transfer part of their data bundles to other phone numbers, it didn’t come as a surprise to see Airtel Kenya follow suite with a similar service dubbed ‘Tuma Data’. Tuma Data essentially allows subscribers on Airtel’s network to transfer data bundles from their devices to friends and family members within the same network. With enough bundles, subscribers can choose to download files, surf the internet as well as check their emails. Tuma Data charges are billed on the person sharing bundles allowing those without enough credit to access internet courtesy of their friends.
How to Use Tuma Data Service
Airtel’s prepaid customers can use this service as long as they have enough airtime. (USSD)
- From your Airtel line, Dial *544#
- Select ‘Buy internet ‘ from the available options
- Choose ‘For another number’ (phone number you intent to share data with)
- Enter recipient’s phone number
- From the list, select your preferred bundle
For Postpaid Customers (USSD),
- From your Airtel line, Dial *450#
- Select ‘Buy internet ‘ from the available options
- Choose ‘For another number’ (phone number you intent to share data with)
- Enter recipient’s phone number
- From the list, select your preferred bundle
This is bullshit , there is a deference between buying data and sharing data