Airtel Nigeria Unveils the Game-Changing Smart Router
Mary Nnah
A key player in Nigeria’s telecommunications industry, Airtel Nigeria, is set to revolutionise the way Nigerians experience home entertainment with the launch of its new product called the ‘Airtel Smart Router’, a device, which apart from providing connection to regular internet enable devices, is capable of transforming a regular television set into a Smart TV.
The launch of this innovative solution is a significant effort to address the disparity in entertainment experiences across Nigerian households, bridging the gap between those enjoying a plethora of premium digital content on smart TVs and those limited to terrestrial broadcasts or basic decoder services.
One of the standout features of the Airtel Smart Router is its versatility. The SIM-based, 4G capable device can connect up to 10 devices in the home. Whether it is entertainment, security, work, or leisure devices, users can seamlessly connect smart cams, smart bells, tablets, smartphones, laptops, and TVs — all on the same internet subscription. This powerful mix ensures that the Smart Router is not just a tool for entertainment but a comprehensive solution for all connectivity needs in the modern home.
Before delving further into the product’s features and enticing benefits, it is essential to highlight Airtel’s trajectory as the most innovative telecoms company in Nigeria. Consistently launching products and innovations that extend beyond airtime and data services, Airtel has empowered its customers with unparalleled technological advancements. From the days of the ‘The Smartphone Network to ‘A Reason to Imagine’, Airtel has continually introduced groundbreaking solutions, offering Nigerians consecutive innovations for premium entertainment.
Circling back to the innovation of the day, which is the Airtel Smart Router, this device is a game-changer in the realm of home entertainment technology. By leveraging both wireless and Ethernet connections, it enables users to enjoy a smart TV experience directly on their existing television sets.
This device is embedded with applications that allow users to effortlessly access popular apps such as Netflix, Hulu, and Showmax, news app, devotionals, music, gaming, sports, and more. The result is a personalized and immersive viewing journey that caters to diverse entertainment preferences.
Whether it is to stream the TV shows, connecting with loved ones, or securing the home, the Airtel Smart Router is a credible new gateway to a smarter, more connected lifestyle.
While users enjoy all the benefits of the Smart Router, they can rest assured that their data and devices are protected from unauthorized access, due to its robust encryption and authentication protocols that ensure a secured connection.
Acquiring the Airtel Smart Router is straightforward. Interested users can purchase the device online via Airtel’s website for N25, 000. The offer includes unlimited data for 30 days and a 100% bonus for six months when recharging between N10, 000 and N15, 000. Recharging can be done conveniently through various platforms, including Airtel’s website, by dialing *370# or using bank apps, Quickteller, and other airtime/data purchasing channels.
The bundles for this device include monthly plans ranging from 20GB/N5000, 25GB/N8000, 40GB/N10,000, 75GB/N15,000, 120GB/N20,000, 200GB/N30,000, 280GB/N36,000. For extended months, users can also opt for 400GB/N50,000 for 90 days, 500GB /N60,000 for 120 days, and 1TB/N100,000 for 1 year.
The Smart Router also has unlimited bundles. The offer are:Unlimited Weekly N5, 000- 30GB + 1GB daily upon exhausting main bundle; Unlimited Light/N15, 000- 120GB + 5GB daily upon exhausting main bundle; Ultra Standard /N20, 000- 200GB + 10GB daily upon exhausting main bundle; Unlimited Diamond/30,000- 300GB + 10GB daily upon exhausting main bundle and Unlimited platinum 60,000- 550GB + 10GB daily upon exhausting main bundle
One thing is certain about the Airtel Smart Router, for every individual and their various data usage capacity, there is a data bundle for everyone. Kudos to Airtel for making this happen.
