Safaricom Slashes 5G Router Price to Ksh 2,999, Cuts Internet Costs
The Most Affordable 5G Internet Yet
In another twist, Safaricom has pricked the Kenyan internet market with a massive price drop on its 5G Wi-Fi router, which is now going for Ksh 2,999. This router was initially priced at Ksh 20,000, and the subsequent rounds of price reduction have taken it down to Ksh 11,000, then Ksh 9,999, and now the lowest-ever Ksh 2,999. The icing on the cake is that it is also available at some QuickMart branches, thus giving more customers easy access. to 5G internet.
To cement its position as a leader in broadband in Kenya, Safaricom has now reduced the rates of its 5G Internet packages.
Safaricom 5G Router: Where to Get It and Why It Matters
The dramatic drop in pricing for the 5G router signals an unmistakable shift in Safaricom’s strategy from a model charging high entry costs to one facilitating adoption. Ksh 2,999 is within reach for thousands of households and businesses that considered the former price prohibitive.
Safaricom put these routers in QuickMart supermarkets to ease the purchasing process for customers. Instead of needing to go to Safaricom shops or places online, customers can now grab a router at selected retail outlets while out doing shopping for groceries.
Lower 5G Internet Package Prices
Besides cost-cutting on routers, Safaricom has lowered the prices of its 5G Wi-Fi packages, thereby making high-speed internet cheaper for its customers.
Such reductions are entirely transformational to those who depend on high-speed connectivity for purposes of streaming, gaming, and remote working. In a situation in which fiber connectivity is unavailable in most areas of Kenya, the accelerated rollout of 5G services by Safaricom will eventually fill the gap in connectivity.
| Speed | New Price (Ksh) | Old Price (Ksh) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 Mbps | 3,000 | 4,000 |
| 100 Mbps | 3,750 | 5,000 |
| 250 Mbps | 7,500 | 10,000 |
Safaricom’s 5G Expansion and Future Plans
The latest step taken by Safaricom is part of a larger ambition to expand 5G coverage to all corners of Kenya. In the pipeline for 2024, the telco has already extended its 5G network to over 35 counties, providing extremely fast internet services for areas where traditional broadband has become impossible or extremely expensive to install.
Because of affordable 5G packages, many more businesses and communities now access ultra fast, low latency internet without any dependency on fiber connectivity.
How to Get the Safaricom 5G Router
Here are the steps to take:
- QuickMart branch visit- The Ksh 2,999 Safaricom 5G router is found in some selected QuickMart supermarkets.
- 5G Coverage confirmation- Be sure to confirm if your home or business is in the areas covered by Safaricom’s 5G network before making the purchase.
- Choose a package- Packages are 3,000/3,750/7,500 Ksh and you can choose according to what speeds you need.
- Activate your 5G Wi-Fi- Configure your router and start experiencing high-speed access to the internet.
Conclusion
Safaricom’s drastic price cuts on the 5G router and internet plans signal a major shift in Kenya’s broadband ecosystem. With the prices being at an all-time low, and QuickMart increasing the accessibility of routers, Safaricom is fostering the widespread adoption of 5G home and business connectivity.
The time has probably come for you to switch to 5G Wi-Fi.
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