Safaricom Cuts Wi-Fi Router Prices By 40%

Safaricom customers are set to enjoy cheaper Wi-Fi routers after the telco cut prices by nearly half.

The price of Huawei’s fourth-generation (4G) Wi-Fi router has been reduced by up to 40%.

Huawei routers will now be sold for Sh6,999 instead of Sh10,999, while Adrian routers will cost Sh5,999 as opposed to Sh9,999 previously.

Safaricom says that this will improve countrywide home internet access.

“This end month, jibambe na 4G Wi-Fi! Enjoy a 40% price drop on Safaricom 4G Wi-Fi routers and indulge in the online experiences you love,” Safaricom said on its Twitter handle.

In addition to using a USSD code, it claims that customers can buy the routers straight from the MySafaricom app, Safaricom stores, or dealers.

30 GB of data are included for free with the routers for a 30-day time.

The telco only just last year launched 5G networks in five counties, giving consumers access to faster internet speeds.

Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii, Kakamega, and Kisumu were the areas.

Faster than a 4G network, clients will be able to download, stream, and play video at neck-breaking speeds.

Safaricom currently has 35 active 5G sites spread across Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega, and Mombasa.

Plans are also underway to provide 5G data packages for mobile internet customers and leverage the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo device-financing solution to avail of more affordable 5G smartphones.