Safaricom customers using 5G smartphones are set to enjoy a Safaricom free 5GB data bundle to experience the super-fast 5G network, as coverage and device penetration continue to grow.

Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties. Safaricom has also introduced 5G data bundles to enable its over 400,000 customers using 5G smartphones to browse at ultra-fast speeds, with typical speeds of 400Mbps to 700Mbps. The 5G bundles are personalised...

Safaricom has partnered with Huawei to unveil three 5G experiential centres across Nairobi. The three centres, located in Safaricom’s Village Market, The Hub and Buruburu Shops, will showcase the superfast speeds and cutting-edge devices that come with 5G connectivity. “We are excited to unveil these experience...

Safaricom has today announced the availability of 5G Wi-Fi for both businesses and individuals. Safaricom became the first service provider in Kenya to announce 5G trials in March last year, and this development now empowers customers in 5G-ready areas to enjoy fast and reliable internet...

“The journey towards the attainment of the smart cities in Africa requires a strong partnership between the public and private sector and companies such as Huawei will play a major role in building this capacity from different dimensions”, said Malawi’s President, Lazarus Chakwera.

This move is also expected to bridge the gap between moderate and advanced online users, with the more moderate online users having introduced more online services in their daily life over the course of the pandemic.