Safaricom Expands Its 5G Coverage to 21 Counties

Safaricom has increased its 5G coverage to 28 towns across 21 counties, allowing its customers to enjoy ultra-fast Internet services.

In order to allow its more than 400,000 5G smartphone users to browse at extremely fast rates, with typical speeds of 400Mbps to 700Mbps, the telecom has now introduced 5G data bundles.

The 5G bundles are offered on Tunukiwa via the MySafaricom App, Safaricom.com, and USSD codes. They are personalized based on usage.

“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,” Safaricom PLC CEO Peter Ndegwa said.

“By increasing 5G coverage, we are enhancing Kenya’s best internet network and empowering our customers to start exploring the possibilities of 5G,” Ndegwa added.

Customers in residential and commercial 5G areas can use 5G Wi-Fi to access the network.

Three 5G experience centers have been established in Nairobi by Safaricom, in collaboration with Huawei, to provide Kenyans the chance to see how 5G may impact households and businesses.

The centers, which are located at Safaricom’s Village Market, The Hub, and Buruburu Shops, feature virtual reality game areas, smart home and business capability displays, and speed testing booths.

Safaricom launched 5G in Kenya as the country’s first service provider in October 2022.

Since then, its coverage has increased from 11 towns to 28 towns spread across 21 counties including Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Kisumu, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru, Garissa, Kajiado, Kisii Machakos, Kakamega, Kilifi, Siaya, Kericho, Kwale, Laikipia, Marsabit, Meru, Narok, Nyeri, and Vihiga Counties.

Over the years, Safaricom has consistently invested in its network, with its 2G, 3G, 4G, and 5G in aggregate covering 97 percent of Kenya’s population, while its fibre network has passed more than 450,000 homes and businesses.