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MTN Mobile Internet

Got a GPRS, EDGE or 3G+ (HSDPA) compatible device, you’ve got the World Wide Web at your finger tips! With MTN Mobile Internet you’ve got a portable internet access service.

You’ve got Google when you need it and you’ve got sports news on the BBC Sport mobile site. You’ve got access to your email 24/7, and you can catch all the breaking news action everywhere you go! You’ve got all this through MTN Mobile internet.
 
Available to all MTN mobile customers, enjoy having the world's information in your palm or lap. This service is available in all areas with MTN network coverage for GPRS and EDGE; for 3G+ only Kampala and Entebbe, soon rolling out to other areas nationwide. Get to experience portable internet access at speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps.

Choose how you use the service:
 
On your phone
 
Using your internet compatible Handset get the required data settings by either:

  • Sending an SMS request: yellolive to 188

or

  • Using the MTN Menu dial on *160# or in your phone menu; select the MTN Services and then select Data Settings

or

  • Manually as follows:

 

Profile Name :
MTN
Homepage :
mtn.co.ug/mobile
Proxy :
Enable
Proxy address :
10.120.0.138
Proxy port :
8080
APN (Access Point Name) :
yellopix.mtn.co.ug
Session mode:
Permanent
Username :
Password :

 

Note: Consult your handset manual for the accurate procedure of the settings input.

Data Device
 
Portable USB Modem (Dongle)

Activate your internet wireless connection on your laptop or desktop by simply connecting the portable modem to the USB port connector.
 

Activate/Recharge Bundle
Simply dial *150# and select Mobile Data then select the required internet bundle service option (handset or modem) or check your bundle balance.
Or
Send an SMS request as follows: GET<bundle><validity> to 150 e.g.: Get 100MB 30

 
Cost
 
Offering service bundles as well as per use on your handset:
 Bundle

  Validity

PayAsYouGo

 20MB   24 hours

500

 100MB   30 days

5,000

 300MB   30 days

15,000

 Per Use (mobile handset only)

See your mobile tariff plan  

 Bundle
 

Pay Monthly*

 50MB  

4,700

 100MB  

8,300

 200MB  

13,900

 Per Use (mobile handset only)

See your mobile tariff plan  

* Pay Monthly validity is 30 days.
Internet service for your computer through a portable modem (Dongle) - on purchase the MTN Mobile Internet Modem comes with FREE 2GB bundle inclusive at the following rate:
  • PayAsYouGo UGX 130,500
MTN Mobile Internet Modem Bundles recharge rates:
 Bundle

Validity (month)

 PAYG 

 Pay Monthly 

 500MB

1

         25,000              17,350

3

         67,500                     -  
 1GB

1

         49,000              34,000

3

       132,300                     -  
 3GB

1

         85,000              58,900

3

       229,500                     -  

 5GB

1

       120,000              83,100

3

       324,000                     -  
 10GB

1

       150,000            115,400

3

       405,000                     -  
Rates tax inclusive for PAYG, not Pay Monthly

Insight:
Purchase any 3 month valid bundle and get triple your bundle volume i.e. 500MB for 3 months at UGX67,500 boosts your bundle volume to 1.5GB.

Note: MTN Internet Service Terms & Conditions apply and customers are advised to abide by the MTN Internet Fair Usage Policy