AIRTEL LAUNCHES COST EFFECTIVE WI-FI SERVICE FOR STUDENTS-READ HERE

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Airtel UNI Wi-Fi Marketing Manager, Aneth Muga.

Airtel Tanzania has launched efficient and cost effective UNI Wi-Fi service that will enable students in institutions of higher learning access high speed internet services at affordable rates.

 

Speaking during the launch of the service at St Augustine University (SAUT) Mwanza, Airtel Lake Zonal Sales Manager Daudi Dada said:

 

“Airtel UNI Wi-Fi service is designed to provide students with affordable high speed internet to enable them carry out research and access a wide range of academic information."

 

He said the internet is no longer a luxurious facility but a vital component in social and economic development for various communities.

 

The internet is of late more important for those in pursuit of knowledge in academic establishments and other institutions.

 

"Today we are profoundly happy to enable the SAUT community have easy and reliable access to high speed internet at affordable cost through UNI Wi-Fi,"   Daudi stressed.

 

Airtel UNI Wi-Fi Marketing Manager,   Aneth Muga, said “Airtel UNI Wi-Fi is part of our continued efforts aimed at promoting Airtel strategy to enhance easy access to internet to students. Late last year, Airtel Tanzania launched UNI 255 Voucher at various colleges through which provides bundles with data, SMS, and talk-time in very competitive rates compared to other bundles offered."

 

“Today Airtel UNI Wi-Fi Vouchers will be available 24-hours, weekly, monthly and all night bundles. Imagine! One can enjoy 1 GB bundle for as low as 500 shillings only,’’said Muga.

 

“ What is needed is to be in possession of a Wi-Fi compatible device such as a smartphone, laptop, tablet, camera and printer that will connected irrespective of the network you are using,”she explained.  “Today we are starting with SAUT on Airtel Wi-Fi but our goal is to scale up the programme to all colleges throughout the country," said   Muga.

 

For his part, SAUT Dean of Student Liberatus Ndegeulaya said: "We highly grateful to Airtel Tanzania for launching this friendly service here. I am confident that the service will enhance learning achievements at this institution. I call upon all students to utilise this service effectively and get maximum benefits."

 

The president of the Students' Government, Sogone Wambura also urged colleagues to make full use of the service in learning and always keep abreast with global technological dynamics in their scholarly pursuits.