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DStv Kenya experienced an 84.2% year-on-year drop in active subscribers by June 2025, reducing its base to 188,824, while its terrestrial arm, GOtv, saw an almost 89% reduction. This shift comes as Kenya's data usage evolves, with 5G experiencing significant growth and 4G remaining dominant. Despite the surge in data, traditional voice calls and SMS remain resilient, according to the CA's Q4 2024/25 report. In parallel, Kenya's fixed internet subscriptions reached 2.14 million by June 2025. However, access remains an urban luxury with only 0.6% of rural homes connected compared to 17.3% in urban areas, and the country's median download speed is only 15.4 Mbps.
Kenya's data usage is rapidly evolving, with 4G remaining dominant and 5G experiencing significant growth, while older network technologies like 3G are declining. This shift highlights a growing demand for faster internet speeds among consumers, even as data costs remain relatively high.
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Despite a surge in 5G data subscriptions and the popularity of messaging apps, traditional voice calls and SMS remain resilient and are thriving in Kenya, according to the latest ICT sector report (Q4 2024/25) from the CA.
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Kenya's fixed internet subscriptions reached 2.14 million by June 2025, a rise from 1.99 million in March, yet the country ranks 145th globally for internet speed with a median download speed of only 15.4 Mbps. Fixed internet access remains an urban luxury with only 0.6% of rural homes connected compared to 17.3% in urban areas.
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DStv Kenya experienced a dramatic decline in active subscribers, with an 84.2% year-on-year drop by June 2025, reducing its base to 188,824 subscribers. This significant decrease also impacted its terrestrial arm, GOtv, which saw an almost 89% year-on-year reduction.
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