Safaricom Doubles Home Fibre Internet Speeds Across All Packages at No Extra Cost
Safaricom is upgrading its Home Fibre internet offering, raising connection speeds by a whoppin' 2.5 times across all packages - and here's the kicker : you're getting all this speed at the same price you're paying now, whether you're a brand new customer or you've been with them for years.
Big Speed Boosts Across the Board
The new and improved Home Fibre plans are now bringing customers across the board better speeds, all while keeping to the same old pricing structure. That means entry-level packages will now be able to pump out speeds of up to 15 Mbps, a pretty big deal for those on a tight budget.
For those in the middle ground, the mid-tier plans are stepping up the speed game with options for 40 Mbps, 60 Mbps and 150 Mbps - depending on the package you pick. And the premium packages? They're getting speeds of up to a whopping 500 Mbps for the top-of-the-line Diamond package and a full-on 1000 Mbps for the top-of-the-range Platinum package - so you can be sure your home will be able to handle even the heaviest internet use and all those devices that come with it.
The CEO Talks Value and Commitment
"Homes keep getting more and more connected all the time, so high speed internet is no longer a luxury - it's a basic necessity these days," said Safaricom's boss Peter Ndegwa. "So by upgrading our Home Fibre speeds, we're giving our customers a lot more bang for their buck, keeping us out in front of the market, and setting us up for smarter, more connected homes and communities right across Kenya."
"Customer expectations are just keep goin up and up," Ndegwa went on, " and we're committed to meeting those expectations while keeping a step ahead of the game. With this upgrade, we're looking to make it easy for customers to stream multiple devices at the same time, have trouble-free video calls and all the rest."
Why Safaricom Is Still the Leader
Safaricom has a strong grip on the Kenyan fixed internet market right now, too - covering over a healthy 800,000 homes across the country and all thanks to the fact that customers trust them, the networks are rock-solid and the speeds are just as reliable. And to be honest, a lot of their competitors are having a pretty tough time trying to catch up.
The upgrade is really all about making sure customers are getting value for their cash now, while also getting them ready for all the smart home technologies and new internet applications coming down the pike.
The Nitty-Gritty on Speeds and Prices
Here's a quick rundown of all the speeds you can expect from Safaricom's Home Fibre packages now :
| Product | Old Speeds | New Speeds | Price (KES) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Bamba 6 Mbps | 6 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 1,600 |
| Wi-Fi Bamba 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2,000 |
| Wi-Fi Bamba 5 Mbps (Boma Yangu) | 10 Mbps | 10 Mbps | 800 |
| Fibre Lite 5 Mbps | 5 Mbps | 15 Mbps | 1,500 |
| Fibre Lite 7 Mbps | 7 Mbps | 20 Mbps | 2,000 |
| Bronze | 15 Mbps | 40 Mbps | 2,999 |
| Silver | 30 Mbps | 60 Mbps | 4,100 |
| Gold | 80 Mbps | 150 Mbps | 6,299 |
| Ruby | N/A | 300 Mbps | 9,999 |
| Diamond | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 12,499 |
| Platinum | 1000 Mbps | 1000 Mbps | 20,000 |
What the Speed Ups Really Mean for Kenyan Households
The faster speeds are going to make a real difference in how Kenyan families use the internet every day. People who were used to struggling to get a decent stream on 6 Mbps connections - now we're talking 15 Mbps, and suddenly watching a video isn't such a hit-or-miss affair. For people with mid-range plans, it means they can actually have more than one device streaming or browsing online at the same time without things getting all slow.
Those with the top-tier Gold plans are in for a real treat: their speeds are about to jump from 80 Mbps to a whoppin' 150 Mbps., And that means you can finally stream ultra-high def video with ease, or download big files in no time. Plus, smart home devices are now way more viable.
Where Does This Leave Safaricom in the Kenyan Market
Safaricom is making this move at a pretty interesting time. Just when competition from internet providers like Starlink is starting to heat up - they bought in to the Kenyan market back in July 2023 ... just to name one - Safaricom shows it's willing to stay on top by stepping up the speeds, rather than just cutting prices to get ahead.
Existing Customers Get an Automatic Boost
For customers who are already signed up to Safaricom Home Fibre, the good news is that you'll all get the new speeds automatically - no fuss, no muss. You just get to sit back and enjoy the speed boost, no effort at all.
And Looking Ahead, Safaricom's Got This
This speed increase sets up Safaricom customers to take advantage of all the new tech that's getting more and more popular in Kenya. So we're talking smart home devices, games that use up loads of bandwidth, remote work that requires a reliable connection - the whole nine yards. And it really makes you think how crucial fast, reliable internet is these days. Safaricom's upgrade means hundreds of thousands of Kenyan households stay connected, stay on top of the digital game, so to speak.
