Airtel Kenya has launched its highly anticipated 5G network to over 370 active 5G sites are strategically positioned in 16 counties and 180 wards nationwide promising data speeds up to 10 times faster than 4G.

With 5G, Airtel Kenya plans to revolutionize various sectors, such as smart cities, education, healthcare, Agri-tech, transport systems, entertainment, and more, shaping the future of Kenya. Safaricom launched its 5G network a year earlier.

With Airtel’s 5G network, customers can now enjoy ultra-fast real-time connectivity for activities like multiplayer online gaming, live streaming, content uploads and downloads, as well as ultra-reliable wireless home internet. Moreover, businesses that rely heavily on data for web-based applications and virtual meetings will experience greater connectivity.

The Airtel 5G offers 5G Home Broad Band for Enterprise and SME Unlimited Packages for as low as Ksh 3,500 per month. The 5G packages include 5G Unlimited 10Mbps at Ksh 3,500, 5G Unlimited 30Mbps at Ksh 5,500 and 5G Unlimited 50Mbps at Ksh7,500 per month, respectively. There are also volume-based data plans for individual homes available from Ksh 2,999.

“Our 5G launch positions Airtel at the forefront of a technological revolution that exemplifies our dedication to progress, innovation, and empowering our people. The benefits that will transform businesses and industries will create opportunities to further unlock Kenya’s potential. Together, let us build a future where connectivity knows no bounds, innovation knows no limits, and Kenya stands tall as a digital powerhouse,” said Anthony Shiner, Chief Commercial Officer of Airtel Africa.

Airtel Kenya’s network infrastructure spans over 3,200 sites, providing coverage to 89% of all 47 counties. The telco says it will roll out 650 additional sites this year of which 50% have been deployed. This is Airtel Kenya’s largest network expansion rollout in any given year.