How to set up your Safaricom Phone internet

How to Join Safaricom Platinum.
How to Join Safaricom Platinum.

Setting Up

Internet Settings

Handset Setup

  1. Get internet settings by dialing *445# or sending a blank text to 445 – then save /install/apply content received and then restart your phone

Manual settings

Default data Settings:

  1. Connection Name: Safaricom Internet
  2. APN: safaricom
  3. Username: saf
  4. Password: data

For content requiring Proxy filter e.g. WAP devices, add the below:

  1. Proxy/Gateway address: 172.022.002.038
  2. Proxy Port: 8080 for HTTP or 9201 for WAP
  3. Authentication type – Normal or PAP/CHAP