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Safaricom Revamps 5G for Business With Higher Speeds

Mobile operator says the upgraded 5G for Business delivers five times higher speeds

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Mr Frankline Okata, Head of Sales, Small and Micro Enterprises at Safaricom PLC, addresses entrepreneurs and participants of the GROW with Safaricom Business Launch event in Kisumu.
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Safaricom has today announced revamped 5G for Business to provide SMEs with faster, more reliable connectivity that supports their growing digital needs, such as real-time collaboration, seamless online transactions, and remote operations.

The announcement was made at the ‘Grow with Safaricom Business’ Western Kenya edition, a platform that aims to equip SMEs with knowledge that will enable them scale their businesses through technology. The Western Kenya edition is part of the Sambaza Furaha na Safaricom Caravan.

The upgraded 5G for Business will deliver speeds that are five times higher and aims to improve customer experience.

“The new 5G for Business will ensure that SMEs can access enterprise-grade internet performance without stretching their budgets. This will empower them to enhance productivity, improve customer interactions, and scale operations efficiently in today’s increasingly connected marketplace,” said Mr Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom PLC.

Additionally, there will be an offer from 29th November to 31st December 2024 where businesses that sign up for the 5G plan will get 25% off all 5G plans.

According to the Kenya Institute of Public Policy, Research and Analysis, there are over 7.4 million MSMEs in Kenya, employing approximately 14.9 million people in various sectors of the economy, generating 30% of the country’s GDP.

OLD SPEEDS NEW SPEEDS PRICE (KES)
10 Mbps 50 Mbps 4,000
20 Mbps 100 Mbps 5,000
50 Mbps 250 Mbps 10,000

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