Key takeaways
- Teke Basic: KSh 10 to KSh 1,999, ideal for everyday personal top-ups.
- Teke Pro: KSh 2,000 to KSh 5,999, adds automated top-ups and bulk discounts.
- Teke Elite: KSh 6,000 to KSh 11,000, adds gifting, top discounts and an account manager.
- All plans work across Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom and Faiba.
Everyone uses airtime differently. A student might top up KSh 50 at a time, while a business might buy thousands of shillings' worth at once. That's why TekeTeke Airtime offers three plans, each designed around how you actually use airtime. Here's how to choose.
The three plans at a glance
| Feature | Teke Basic | Teke Pro | Teke Elite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | KSh 10 to 1,999 | KSh 2,000 to 5,999 | KSh 6,000 to 11,000 |
| Best for | Everyday personal use | Frequent users, small businesses | Power users, larger businesses |
| Networks | Safaricom, Airtel, Telkom, Faiba | Same | Same |
| Payment | USSD or Paybill | USSD or Paybill | USSD or Paybill |
| Automated top-ups | Not included | Yes | Yes |
| Bulk discounts | Not included | Yes | Highest |
| Airtime gifting | Not included | Not included | Yes |
| Dedicated account manager | Not included | Not included | Yes |
Choose Teke Basic if…
- You buy airtime for yourself or your family.
- You prefer small, quick top-ups.
- You want instant transaction confirmation and simple payment through USSD or Paybill.
Basic includes airtime from Airtel, Safaricom, Telkom and Faiba, and starts from KSh 10. See our student budget guide for tips.
Choose Teke Pro if…
- You top up regularly and want more convenience.
- You run a small business or manage a small team.
- You'd like automated airtime top-ups and bulk discounts.
Learn more in Never Run Out of Airtime Again.
Choose Teke Elite if…
- You need to buy large amounts of airtime.
- You'd like the highest bulk purchase discounts.
- You want an airtime gifting option and a dedicated account manager.
Explore this in Bulk Airtime for Business and Airtime as a Gift.
Still not sure?
Try our top-up calculator to see your 2% bonus and which plan your amount falls into, or talk to our team on +254 713735116 (Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM). When you're ready, dial *831#.
Frequently asked questions
What are the TekeTeke plans?
Teke Basic (KSh 10 to KSh 1,999), Teke Pro (KSh 2,000 to KSh 5,999) and Teke Elite (KSh 6,000 to KSh 11,000).
Which plan is best for a small business?
Teke Pro suits small businesses and frequent users, with automated top-ups and bulk discounts. Larger needs may suit Teke Elite.
Ready to top up?
Dial *831# to buy airtime on any major network, free of charge, with 2% bonus airtime.
