Safaricom introduces new 1000mbps fast data package for its Customers
Safaricom has introduced a new data package with increased internet speeds for its Home and Business Customers.
Through the Telco revamped Home and Business fibre Internet connectivity the new 1000Mbps Platinum package will see customers enjoy increased speeds and greater value at only Sh20,000 per month.
“For Home fibre, Safaricom has introduced a new ultra-fast 1000Mbps (Gigabit per second) Platinum plan, at KES 20,000 monthly. making Safaricom the first to deliver Giga speeds for home internet,” Safaricom stated.
Peter Ndegwa, Chief Executive Officer(CEO), Safaricom affirmed the new data package will meet the needs of very heavy users seeking ultra-fast speeds including gamers, content creators, and virtual reality applications.
He noted that current customers will automatically be upgraded to the enhanced packages to enjoy the faster speeds.
Additionally, the firm launched the Family Share plan, an integrated solution that combines mobile voice, data, SMS, and home internet into a single plan to enhance family experience.
The combined plan can be shared with up to five members of a household where customers will also get up to 20 discounts on the bronze plan package.
“The introduction of the new speeds offers capability of handling the most demanding online activities with ease, including high-definition streaming 4K/8K, gaming, large file transfers, cloud computing, and virtual reality,” said Ndegwa Safaricom CEO.
The Firm stated that it will soon be carrying out estate clinics to enhance capacity in congested areas, and avail competitive 4G and 5G propositions for homes in areas outside fibre coverage.
As uptake of home and business internet continues to grow, Safaricom increased its Fibre footprint by over 3,000 kilometers in the last financial year, putting its total coverage across the country at more than 17,000 kilometers.
This saw over 110,000 new customers, consisting of homes and businesses, connect to the service resulting in over 370,000 homes and 32,000 businesses now being connected to fast and reliable internet.
