Airtel has completed phase one of its network upgrade in Nairobi area which involved a comprehensive change of legacy hardware and expansion of radio network elements which the firm says has significantly enhanced network signals and improved voice quality for Airtel customers.
Airtel says phase two of the upgrade which involves improving data speed is in progress and is expected to offer a stable and faster internet service. Working with Nokia Networks to enhance its network, Airtel aims to up its network capacity, make it robust and help deliver best-in-class experience that include stronger and faster data speeds.
The firm says the increased network capacity will improve voice quality and data speeds, helping us to continue enriching our customers’ internet and voice experience across the country.
The company has also announced that it will embark on a major rollout of new sites in Nairobi area, which will help in ensuring that customers remain connected to a stronger network both outdoor and indoor from any part of the County. The company will continue with the upgrade exercise in other major towns in the country allowing customers to enjoy better network quality and internet experience.
The network upgrade makes Airtel Kenya 4G LTE ready. In November last year, Airtel Africa launched 4G in Seychelles and Rwanda, making the two countries amongst the first in sub Saharan Africa to commercially deploy the 4G network technology. In India, Bharti Airtel was the first operator to launch the 4G service, making it one of the first countries in the world to commercially deploy this cutting-edge technology.
Airtel currently has the widest 3G footprint in Africa, with all the 17 countries that Airtel operates connected to 3G services.
