This article contains information on how to get Telkom lines as a University of Nairobi (UoN) student for online learning.
The University of Nairobi (UON) has adopted the online learning method as an alternative for teaching and learning. This can be done by making use of Telkom lines. Therefore, as a student of UON, one of the prerequisites of getting access to the UoN online learning platform is to have the Telkom line.
The Telkom line is owned and provided by Telkom Kenya, an integrated telecommunications provider in Kenya. It was previously a part of the Kenya Posts and Telecommunications Corporation which was the sole provider of both postal and telecommunication services.
This article seeks to guide on the process on how to acquire the Telkom line for the UoN online platform. Kindly check below for the guide.
STEPS ON HOW TO GET THE TELKOM LINES FOR UoN ONLINE LEARNING
This is a step by step procedure to be followed by UoN students to acquire Telkom lines for online learning that has been facilitated by the University.
- Students to register their intent for facilitation of data bundles by updating their profile in the SMIS portal indicating their preferred Telkom outlet.
- Requests received at the ICT Centre are processed and forwarded to respective colleges for review and approval.
- ICT Centre sends approved list to Telkom Kenya with instructions to configure and activate the lines.
- Telkom activates the Sim card and sends to the Telkom outlet(selected by the student)
- Student receives an alert from their preferred Telkom outlet to go and collect the Sim card.
Note: All Students should liaise with their Heads of Department on class time tables.
Those with Telkom cards should share the number with the University for activation