Safaricom upgrades entry-level 5G Home plan to 15Mbps and raises FUP to 450GB
Safaricom has quietly rolled out an upgrade to its 5G Home Internet plans, improving the value of its entry-level option without raising prices. The base..
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Safaricom has upgraded its entry-level 5G Home Internet plan, increasing speeds and data limits without a price hike in response to user feedback.
- The base plan now offers 15Mbps (up from 10Mbps) and a 450GB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) (up from 250GB) for KES 3,000 per month.
- This adjustment makes the plan more suitable for moderate home internet usage, covering activities like HD streaming, online gaming, and remote work.
- The update positions Safaricom to better compete, though a gap still exists for a mid-range option around KES 2,000 to rival Airtel's 15Mbps 5G Home plan.
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Safaricom Expands 5G Home Internet Availability and Upgrades Plans - October 2025
Safaricom has partnered with Naivas Supermarket to make its 5G Home Internet devices available across all Naivas outlets in Kenya. The 5G routers are now being sold for KES 2,999 in all Naivas supermarkets nationwide as part of an aggressive strategy to make 5G a dominant home internet choice. This retail expansion coincides with both companies' anniversaries. In addition to expanding availability, Safaricom has upgraded its entry-level 5G Home Internet plan in response to user feedback. The plan's speeds have been increased to 15Mbps and the Fair Usage Policy (FUP) has been raised to 450GB, all without a price hike.
