Airtel 5G Wi-Fi Plans in Kenya

In a bold move to revolutionize internet access in Kenya, Airtel Kenya officially launched its 5G network with it’s 5G Wi-Fi plans on July 6, 2023, joining the ranks of Safaricom, which introduced its own 5G service eight months earlier.

Airtel’s 5G network, now available in 28 towns across 21 counties, boasts 370 active 5G sites in 180 wards, making it a formidable competitor in the race to provide high-speed connectivity.

Revolutionizing Home and Enterprise Connectivity: Airtel Kenya’s Affordable and Accessible 5G Broadband Plans

To capitalize on this new technology, Airtel Kenya offers two primary categories of 5G plans: Home Broadband and enterprise broadband.

The Home Broadband bundles cater to individual users, with the 5G Ultra bundle providing 300GB of data for 30 days at KES 2,999, or 600GB for KES 5,000.

Businesses, on the other hand, can opt for the Enterprise Broadband bundles, which offer unlimited data with varying speeds and fair usage policies.

The Airtel 5G network is not only more affordable in Kenya than Safaricom’s but also more accessible, with a 5G router priced at KES 10,000, compared to KES 25,000 for Safaricom’s router.

Airtel Kenya has also introduced an incentive of 50% bonus data for the first six months when purchasing their 5G home broadband data.

Airtel Kenya’s 5G Blitz: Expanding to 32 Counties and 221 Wards by Year’s End

To further expand its 5G footprint, Airtel Kenya has announced plans to roll out an additional 100 5G sites by the end of 2023, increasing its coverage from 180 wards to 221 wards and from 15 counties to 32 counties.

This expansion will bring 5G connectivity to major cities and towns, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Nakuru, and Kisumu, among others.

Airtel Kenya’s 5G Wi-Fi plans are designed to cater to a wide range of users, from individual home users to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

The 5G Unlimited Enterprise Broadband bundles, priced at KES 3,500, KES 5,500, and KES 7,500 per month, respectively, offer significant cost savings for businesses compared to Safaricom’s offerings.

Final Thoughts

As Airtel Kenya continues to expand its 5G network, it is poised to capture more market share in this rapidly growing sector.

With the number of subscribers with access to 5G devices expected to grow as more affordable offerings come to market, Airtel Kenya is well-positioned to become a major player in the 5G market in Kenya.