Airtel Lite, launched by Airtel Kenya is a lighter, faster, and more accessible selfcare portal than the My Airtel self-care app targeted at users with smartphones characterised of low storage and processing power.
Airtel Lite is designed to ensure it requires zero storage space on phones. Customers will enjoy zero data usage while using Airtel Lite, just like with the My Airtel app, since it offers offline access to key services without needing data bundles.
The telco also announced zero-rating the My Airtel App, Airtel’s self-care app to help smartphone users conscious of data consumption and highly accustomed to USSD services.
Airtel Lite’s quick loading interface allows users to conveniently access core features of an application without waiting for the loading of a large amount of data. The Progressive Web App will cover all the key customer services accessed through USSD – check balance, recharge, buy bundles, send money, buy goods, pay bill and have access to their transaction history.
Commenting during the launch, Mr. Ashish Malhotra, Airtel Kenya Managing Director, said, “Our research revealed that many Kenyans still face challenges such as limited storage space and data usage in the use of their smartphones. Airtel Lite is our innovative solution, designed to remove these barriers and ensure a seamless, accessible digital experience for all.”
Airtel Lite contributes to the broader goal of financial inclusion by providing easy access to mobile banking and digital payments, particularly in underserved and remote regions. Notably, Airtel customers can access Airtel Lite and the My Airtel self-care App at zero data charges.
Airtel Lite is now available to all Airtel Kenya customers, who can access it through their phones’ browsers by visiting https://lite.airtelkenya.com/.
