Guide to Airtel Gabon: USSD Codes, Balance Check, PIN, PUK, Airtel Money, APN, Customer Care

Airtel Gabon, formerly known as Zain Gabon, is a leading telecommunications operator in Gabon, providing mobile, internet, and financial services. The company is part of Airtel Africa, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel, one of the largest telecom groups in the world.

Ownership & History

• Originally launched as Libertis in 2000.
• Acquired by Celtel in 2004, which later rebranded to Zain in 2008.
• Bharti Airtel acquired Zain’s African operations in 2010, rebranding it to Airtel Gabon.

Market Position & Competition

Airtel Gabon competes with Moov Africa Gabon (Maroc Telecom Group) and Gabon Telecom. While Moov leads in market share, Airtel remains a strong competitor with aggressive data and mobile money offerings.

Network & Technology

• 2G (GSM): 900 MHz
• 3G (UMTS/HSPA): 2100 MHz
• 4G LTE: Bands 3 (1800 MHz), 7 (2600 MHz), 20 (800 MHz)
• VoLTE (Voice over LTE): Supported
• 5G: Not yet deployed (as of 2024)
• eSIM Support: Limited (primarily for postpaid)

Recent Innovations & Services

• Expansion of Airtel Money (mobile financial services).
• Affordable data bundles and promotions.
• Partnerships with fintech and digital payment platforms.

Complete List of Airtel Gabon USSD Codes

1. Account & Balance Management

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
*123#	Check balance & main menu	Vérifier le solde et menu principal
1231#	Check airtime balance	Vérifier le solde crédit
1232#	Check data balance	Vérifier le solde données
1233#	Check bonus balance	Vérifier le solde bonus

2. Mobile Data & Internet Services

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
*141#	Data bundle menu	Menu forfaits internet
1411#	Daily data plans	Forfaits journaliers
1412#	Weekly data plans	Forfaits hebdomadaires
1413#	Monthly data plans	Forfaits mensuels
1414#	Night data plans	Forfaits nuit
1415#	Social media bundles	Forfaits réseaux sociaux

3. Airtel Money (Mobile Financial Services)

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
*555#	Airtel Money main menu	Menu principal Airtel Money
5551#	Check Airtel Money balance	Vérifier solde Airtel Money
5552#	Send money	Envoyer de l’argent
5553#	Withdraw cash	Retirer de l’argent
5554#	Pay bills	Payer des factures
5555#	Buy airtime	Acheter du crédit

4. Customer Care & Support

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
121	Airtel customer care	Service client Airtel
122	Airtel Money support	Support Airtel Money

5. Value-Added Services (VAS)

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
1235#	Activate caller tunes	Activer sonneries personnalisées
1236#	Deactivate VAS services	Désactiver services VAS

6. SIM & Network Services

USSD Code	Description (English)	Description (French)
*111#	SIM registration menu	Menu enregistrement SIM
*222#	PIN/PUK management	Gestion PIN/PUK

7. APN Settings for Mobile Internet

• APN Name: internet.airtel.ga
• Username & Password: (Leave blank)

Airtel Gabon remains a key player in Gabon’s telecom sector, offering competitive voice, data, and mobile money services. This comprehensive USSD code guide ensures users can easily manage their accounts, data, and financial transactions. For further assistance, contact Airtel Gabon Customer Care at 121 or visit their official website.