Equitel, Finserve’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), has announced the launch of its fifth generation (5G) capabilities in collaboration with their host mobile network operator-Airtel, after the success of the previous 4G launch.
With the launch, Equitel prides itself as one of the first successful MVNO offering 5G services in Africa, ushering in a new era of lightning-fast connectivity for customers. Equitel 5G service is available across over 370 locations nationwide, including towns such as Mombasa, Nakuru, Nairobi, Athi River, Kisumu, Kakamega, Siaya, Eldoret, and Bungoma among others.
The two firm aim to extend the 5G service to densely populated areas like residential neighborhoods, shopping centres and central business districts.
Equitel, already known as the leading mobile banking channel in Kenya offering various banking channels allows customers to send money from Equitel-to-Equitel lines for FREE as well as pay for goods and services through the One Equity Till Number at over 1 million merchants countrywide at no cost. Additionally, Equitel through “my life” offers a platform through which customers access informative content conveniently from their phone. Finserve works with industry experts to ensure customers can access a variety of up-to-date content intended to address their everyday needs and therefore boost the quality of life.
Equitel’s commitment to delivering superior connectivity experience is further underscored by the introduction of enticing data bundle offers for its customers. To mark this milestone, Equitel will offer a 100% bonus on data bundles every Wednesday and Friday.
To enjoy Equitel 5G services, customers need to have a 5G capable device supported by a 4G-LTE SIM card. If a customer is still using a 3G SIM card, they are requested to visit their nearest Equity branch, where dedicated Equitel representatives will be on standby to assist with the seamless transition.