Complete Guide to Econet Leo USSD Codes: Check Balance, Recharge, EcoCash, Emergency Credit and More

Econet Leo, formerly known as U-COM, is one of the leading mobile network operators in Burundi. It offers a wide range of services, including voice, data, and mobile financial services. To make these services easily accessible, Econet Leo provides various USSD codes that customers can use to manage their accounts, purchase bundles, and access mobile money services. This guide provides a detailed list of the most popular and up-to-date USSD codes for Econet Leo, along with their respective functions, translations in French, APN settings for mobile internet, and customer care contact information.

Popular USSD Codes for Econet Leo

1. Check Balance
   • USSD Code: *125#
   • Function: Check airtime balance
   • French Translation: *125# (Vérifier le solde de crédit)
2. Airtime Top-Up
   • USSD Code: 121recharge pin#
   • Function: Recharge airtime
   • French Translation: 121code de recharge# (Recharger le crédit)
3. Bundles and Settings
   • USSD Code: *140#
   • Function: Access bundles and settings (SMS, data, call me back, international roaming)
   • French Translation: *140# (Accéder aux forfaits et paramètres)
4. Data Bundles
   • USSD Code: *143#
   • Function: Purchase data bundles
   • French Translation: *143# (Acheter des forfaits de données)
5. EcoCash Menu
   • USSD Code: *151#
   • Function: Access EcoCash mobile money services
   • French Translation: *151# (Accéder aux services d’argent mobile EcoCash)
6. Emergency Credit
   • USSD Code: *179#
   • Function: Request emergency credit
   • French Translation: *179# (Demander un crédit d’urgence)
7. Call Me Back
   • USSD Code: 555Number#
   • Function: Send a “call me back” request
   • French Translation: 555Numéro# (Envoyer une demande de rappel)
8. Customer Support
   • USSD Code: *111#
   • Function: Access customer support (overscratched cards, PUK, airtime transfer)
   • French Translation: *111# (Accéder au support client)

APN Settings for Mobile Internet

To access mobile internet on Econet Leo, you need to configure your device with the following APN settings:

• APN Name: Econet
• APN: mobile.econet.bi
• Proxy: Not Set
• Port: Not Set
• Username: Not Set
• Password: Not Set
• Server: Not Set
• MMSC: Not Set
• MMS Proxy: Not Set
• MMS Port: Not Set
• MCC: 642
• MNC: 01
• Authentication Type: Not Set
• APN Type: default
• APN Protocol: IPv4
• APN Roaming Protocol: IPv4
• Bearer: Unspecified
• MVNO Type: None
• MVNO Value: Not Set

Customer Care Contact Information

For any assistance or inquiries, you can contact Econet Leo customer care at the following number:

• Customer Care Phone Number: +257 76 222 506

Econet Leo provides a variety of USSD codes to help customers manage their accounts and access services conveniently. Whether you need to check your balance, recharge airtime, purchase data bundles, or use mobile money services, these USSD codes make it easy to stay connected and manage your mobile services. Additionally, configuring your device with the correct APN settings ensures you can enjoy seamless internet access. For any further assistance, Econet Leo’s customer care is always ready to help. We hope this guide helps you navigate Econet Leo’s services more effectively!