Celtel Kenya Unveils Celtel Access - Mobile Data Over GPRS And EDGE Technology

2006-09-19 14:22:45 | Viewed 5197 times

All Celtel Kenya customers will now be able to browse the internet via their mobile phones and computers, thanks to Celtel Access, a new service launched today.

Celtel Kenya launches mobile data on GPRS and EDGE for both prepaid and postpaid subscribers The prepaid and postpaid customers will also be able to send and receive Multi Media Messages (MMS) as well as Celtel Portal services.

Celtel Access is a service that enables data connections between the Celtel network, mobile phones and computers. Celtel Access enables you to use your phone directly or as a modem for your laptop/desktop PC to browse the Internet at enhanced speeds, or shop online, pull email on your smart phone or laptop/desktop.

The Multi Media Message service will enable customers to send/receive picture messages, use interactive applications e.g. video chat, internet banking, online auctions etc as well as audio clips e.g. radio.

Customers will also be able to use the Celtel portal for mobile personalized information services such as breaking news, share prices, sports updates, horoscopes and download ring tones, wall papers and games. Also available will be Java™ based applications that require a network connection e.g. access Java based games, navigation etc

Users of Celtel Access will need mobile phones or access devices that support GPRS and ideally EDGE as well as a subscription to the service.

Building on Celtel’s success of the widest coverage and most reliable network in Kenya, Celtel Access will further open more communication avenues for Celtel customers across the country.

Speaking during the launch, Celtel Kenya CEO Gerhard May said:

”Celtel Access service increases productivity of all Celtel customers, both prepaid and postpaid by allowing them to keep in touch with their offices, business contacts and friends while on the move.” “They can also be in touch with their local media through online newspaper and audio clips while on the move.”

Lastest Comments

Your speed is the best in the Region
2008-03-16 06:42:30
"Ilike Celtel coz the speed is very superb. IT connects very fast than the other ones. keep it up."
Lawrence from Migori , kenya

activate my gprs setting
2008-01-18 18:19:19
"pls help me activate my gprs seetings my number 08085473698 pls urgently pls notify me when is connected"
nurudeen from Nigeria , lagos

gprs
2007-12-15 11:57:14
"Please ativite my no 07084071606"
muyiwa from lagos nigeria

gprs settings
2007-03-21 16:44:15
"what is the procedure of getting the settings in my phone?"
Betty Mutuse from Kenya

GPRS connection!!
2007-03-10 13:38:52
"pliz inform me on how to connect to you gprs. the steps and any ip required. otherwise a site with no explation just acts like an advert. Thankyou."
Irungu Wilfred from Kenya

PHONES SUPPORTING GPRS
2007-02-13 16:20:16
"I would like to know which phones support the celtel access service and the cost of subsribing"
Ernest chacha from Kisii/ kenya

BRAVO CELTEL UA GPRS SPEED IS GOOD.KEEP UP
2006-12-21 00:29:32
"MOVE ON"
MAINA WEBS from NAROMORU KENYA

trouble connecting celtelwap
2006-12-11 21:00:21
"send settings for internet connection through your site phone nokia 6680 mobile 0733382924 post paid"
njoroge from busia

Celtel gprs
2006-12-05 12:51:23
"I have been very successful connecting to internet through celtel kenya. I use win xp, a nokia phone 6020 and infrared port. "
Edward ngure from Nairobi, kenya

2006-10-03 23:06:20
"Congratulations,introducing celtel access was indeed one of the best moves,and that makes us celtel subscribers proud of you.Now how do i get my phone connected to the internet?We can now trade within the three east african countries, kudos guys"
Kennedy mutua from Kenya

Bravo celtel
2006-10-02 19:33:56
"I was considering quiting celtel but now i am going to remain as you have proved to be real making the life better.I am going to do away with my cheap phone and buy one with GPRS.Bravo Celtel!"
Emmanuel Chanzera from Kenya

opera mini
2006-10-02 06:06:27
"celtel. kenya has a problem connecting to the internet while using opera mini browser. why?"
kariuki from kenya

celtel access
2006-09-29 04:01:50
"how do i get my pc connected to the internet via a celtel line and what hardware do i require for this.how do i subscribe to this service,yes,my phone has a gprs facility,so what are the extra components i must have,and what are their price tags in the market"
kiambati brian mutuma from kenya

Any chance of having EDGE in Nigeria?
2006-09-20 07:27:52
"Good move by Celtel Kenya. Now I am wondering if Celtel will implement EDGE in Nigeria. There was a rumour recently that GloMobile was setting up EDGE on its network. Any feelers on that either?"
Yomi Adegboye from Lagos, Nigeria

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