Airtel Kenya Launches 5G Services, Accelerating Digital Connectivity

Airtel Kenya has officially announced the launch of its 5G services, becoming the second telco to launch 5G services in the country. Airtel Kenya has announced that over 370 5G sites are now live in 16 counties and 180 wards nationwide.

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Earlier in June, Airtel Kenya announced that it would introduce 5G in July 2023, and as planned, the company has now launched its 5G services. At that time, Airtel also unveiled a comprehensive network expansion strategy with 649 new sites to meet growing data service demand.

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Airtel Kenya’s recent developments extend beyond the launch of their 5G network. In May 2023, the company introduced a fresh brand positioning, “A Reason to Imagine,” accompanied by the rollout of VoLTE (Voice over LTE) service and the availability of an affordable 1GB data pack.

Airtel Kenya acquired an additional 60 MHz of spectrum in the 2600 MHz band from the Communications Authority of Kenya in July 2022. This spectrum acquisition, valid for 15 years, will allow Airtel Kenya to enhance its network infrastructure and provide better customer service.

Experiencing Airtel Kenya’s 5G

To experience the benefits of 5G, Airtel Kenya users can choose between utilizing the Airtel 5G Router or a 5G-compatible smartphone.

Airtel 5G Router

The Airtel 5G Router, which is available for purchase at KES 10,000 is also compatible with 3G and 4G LTE networks and offers remarkable features. It supports simultaneous connections for up to 64 devices and Airtel offers a 10GB sign-on bonus upon completing the Know Your Customer (KYC) process. Users can expect unparalleled network stability, guaranteeing a reliable and uninterrupted connection with the router, according to Airtel Kenya.

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