Wi-Fi whenever
you need it.
No monthly contracts. Recharge via M-Pesa and connect to Nownet hotspots near you — pay only for the hours you use and roam freely across the network.
How it works
One account. Two roles. Any access point.
Recharge via M-Pesa
Pay any amount to Paybill 4953842 using your email as the account. Hours are credited at KES 1/hr.
Find a hotspot
Browse active hotspots, select a saved device or enter a MAC address, and request a connection from a host.
Roam freely
Your hour balance follows you. Connect across multiple hotspots — hours deduct as you use them.
No special hardware — just your ordinary access point
Already have a Wi-Fi router or access point? That's all you need. Configure it with an Open SSID and a MAC Whitelist, and Nownet turns it into a managed hotspot business — billing, subscriber tracking, and M-Pesa payouts included.
- Works with any standard router or access point
- Approve device MACs directly from your dashboard
- Real-time earnings — KES 1 per connected device per hour
- Request payouts anytime via M-Pesa
Recharge in seconds
No cards, no apps. Just M-Pesa.
M-Pesa Payment Details
Steps to recharge
Open M-Pesa on your phone and select Lipa Na M-Pesa → Paybill.
Enter Business No. 4953842 (Nownet Services).
Use your registered email address as the Account Number.
Enter the amount in KES and confirm with your PIN.
Submit your M-Pesa confirmation code from the app and wait for admin to credit your account.
Built for everyday resellers
No vendor lock-in, no proprietary hardware — just your AP and Nownet.
Works with any access point
Use the router or AP you already own. Any device that supports an Open SSID and MAC filtering is compatible.
MAC Whitelist security
Only approved subscriber devices can connect through your hotspot — full control without complex captive portals.
Pay-as-you-go billing
Hours deduct in real-time as devices are connected. No commitments. No waste.
Location & map discovery
Hosts can share coordinates so subscribers can find their hotspot on the interactive map.
Dual-role accounts
Every Nownet user can switch between Host and Subscriber without creating a second account.
Balance portability
Subscriber hour balances work across any hotspot on the network — true Wi-Fi roaming.
Configure your AP in minutes
Two short video guides covering everything you need to get your ordinary access point ready for Nownet reselling.
How to Create an Open SSID
Learn how to broadcast an open (no-password) Wi-Fi network on your access point so Nownet subscribers can connect and authenticate through the platform.
How to Configure MAC Whitelist Filter
Learn how to enable MAC address filtering on your AP so only approved Nownet subscriber devices can connect — keeping your hotspot secure and controlled.
After setting up your Open SSID and MAC filter, register on Nownet, create your hotspot, and start approving subscriber devices directly from your dashboard.
Find Nownet near you
Active hotspots with pinned locations shown in real-time.
Active Hotspots
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Documentation & Legal
Everything you need to know about using Nownet.
Getting Started
For Subscribers
For Hosts
Technical & Security
Start reselling Wi-Fi today
Your access point. Nownet's platform. Real M-Pesa income.
