Safaricom has announced WI-FI routers will now be retailing at almost half the price.
Huawei routers will now retail for Sh6,999 instead of Sh10,999, Adrian routers will go for Sh9,999 instead of the previous Sh5,999.
Making the announcement via their Facebook page, the telco company said the routers can be purchased directly from the MySafaricom app, Safaricom shops, or dealers, as well as through a USSD code.
“This end month, jibambe na 4G Wi-Fi! Enjoy a 40% price drop on Safaricom 4G Wi-Fi routers and indulge in the online experiences you love,” Safaricom said on its Facebook page.
The routers come with 30 GB of free data for a period of 30 days.
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The cost cut is in efforts to increase internet connectivity in the country and enable more people to join their customer list.
Currently, Safaricom has connected at least five counties, Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisii, Kakamega, and Kisumu, to 5G networks, rolled out last year.
Safaricom currently has 35 active 5G sites spread across Nairobi, Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega, and Mombasa.
Plans are also underway to provide 5G data packages for mobile internet customers and leverage the Lipa Mdogo Mdogo device-financing solution to avail more affordable 5G smartphones.