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Safaricom Expands 5G Coverage to 35 Counties, Offers Discounted Wi-Fi Routers and Enhanced Packages

October 31, 2023
2 min read
Author: Aayushya Ranjan

Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to select towns across 35 counties as it continues to empower its customers in 5G areas to enjoy superfast internet on the move, and for their homes and businesses. 

As part of the move to spur 5G uptake, the service provider has also slashed the price of 5G Wi-Fi routers, with cash customers set to enjoy a 60% price reduction on the router, which now retails at KES 9,999, down from KES 25,000. Nearly half a million eligible customers will also have the option of signing up for an 18-month contract that will enable them to receive the router for free. 

Safaricom has also increased 5G Wi-Fi volumes for Home Consumer packages that offer  

  • 400GB 3,499/- 
  • 800GB 5,999/- 
  • 1500GB 9,999/- 

5G Wi-Fi for Business offers unlimited packages starting at Kes 4,000 for 10 Mbps in response to the different need for a business for always on connectivity. 

As a digital lifestyle enabler, we are excited about a 5G future, which makes it possible to close the digital divide in underserved communities, provide access to critical services such as healthcare or spur economic growth by connecting small businesses to new opportunities. By increasing 5G coverage, we are enhancing Kenya’s best internet network and empowering our customers to start exploring the possibilities of 5G. 

Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom PLC

In October 2022, Safaricom became the first service provider in Kenya to launch 5G. Since then, coverage has grown to select towns across 35 counties. New counties where 5G is now present in select towns include Bomet, Busia, Isiolo, Kitui, Mandera, Migori, Tharaka-Nithi, Trans Nzoia, Homa Bay, West Pokot, Embu, Kirinyaga, Muranga and Turkana. They join other counties where Safaricom 5G is present, including Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Garissa, Kajiado, Kisii, Machakos, Kakamega, Kilifi, Siaya, Kericho, Kwale, Laikipia, Marsabit, Meru, Narok, Nyeri and Vihiga. 

To enable Kenyans experience how 5G can transform homes and businesses, Safaricom, in partnership with Huawei, has set up three 5G experience centres in Nairobi. The centres, located in Safaricom’s Village Market, The Hub and Buruburu Shops, contain virtual reality gaming zones, showcases of smart-capabilities for homes and enterprises, and speed-testing booths. 

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