How to connect to Airtel 3.75G Data Plans

To access Airtel 3.75G internet you need to be in a 3.75G coverage area. Although Airtel claims they offer high speed internet in 36 states, it is important to note that the superfast 3.75G internet will be limited to major towns and cities within those states. Hence high speed internet will not be available in all locations in the said states.

You also need to have a compatible 3G device like a 3G feature phone or smartphone, tablet, router, or modem. Hence being on an Airtel 3G coverage area is not enough, your device needs to be 3G compliant as well. If you have a 3G device, it will indicate whether you are on Airtel 3G coverage area or not. If you see indications like 3G or 3.5G on your phone or tablet, it means that your phone or tablet is at least 3G compatible and can gain some speed boost on Airtel Internet networks.

If you are using a modem, you will see the indication WCDMA instead of EDGE on bottom left corner of your modem software display interface. This tells you can browse internet at high speed in the area. Note that although Airtel claims its network supports 42Mbps, you are limited by the capacity of your device. Some 3G devices can only offer 3.6Mbps while some will handle 7.2Mbps and a few 14.4Mbps.

Once on an Airtel HSPA+ Internet coverage area you can start browsing once you have credit on your device. However, it is a good idea to get an airtel internet plan for a more affordable access.

Prices and Activation Codes of Airtel Data Plans

Here are prices and activation codes of various Airtel data plans. Airtel is also currently offering up to 50% bonus for some of their internet plans. For example if you buy the Airtel 1GB Internet Plan, you get 1.5GB.

• Airtel Smartphone/Tablet Internet Plan (1.3GB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*11*7# - 3,000 Naira
• Airtel 768 Data Plan (125MB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*11*768# - N768
• Airtel Lite Internet Plan (260MB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*11*4# - 1,000 Naira
• Airtel Midi Internet Plan (325MB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*11*5# - 1,300 Naira
• Airtel Surf Internet Plan (650MB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*11*6# - 2,000 Naira
• Airtel Easy Internet Plan (80MB, 14 day,24/7) - *141*11*3# - N500
• Airtel Day Internet Plan (150MB, 24 hours) - *141*12*1# - N500
• Airtel Plus Internet Plan (3.9 GB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*12*2# - N5,000
• Airtel Max Internet Plan (6.6 GB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*12*3# - N8,000
• Airtel Premium Internet Plan (13.3 GB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*12*4# - N15,000
• Airtel Prime Data Plan (19.9 GB, 30 day,24/7) - *141*12*7# - N22,000
• Airtel Weekly Internet Plan (25MB, 7 day,24/7) - *141*11*2# - N400
• Airtel Daily Internet Plan (10MB, 24 hours) - *141*11*1# - N100
• Airtel Night Internet Bundle (3GB, 30 day) - *141*12*6# - N2,500
• Airtel Weekend Internet Bundle (3GB, weekends) - *141*12*5# - N3,000
• Check your data balance - *141*712*0#
• Airtel USB modem – 4,000 Naira

So have you used Airtel 3.75G? What do you think about it? Could Airtel be staging a comeback? Share with me as a comment.