Airtel Kenya launches 5G Smart Connect outdoor Wi-Fi router to fix poor indoor signal reception
Airtel Kenya appears to be making a strong, calculated move into the lucrative home internet market. Following news of their intent to enter the home fibre..
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Airtel Kenya has launched its 5G Smart Connect Outdoor Unit, a Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution designed to improve home internet connectivity, particularly by addressing poor indoor signal reception.
- The new outdoor unit is designed to complement Airtel's existing in-house 5G router, featuring a weather-resistant external antenna and an indoor receiver/router.
- Pricing for the service remains consistent with current Airtel 5G router users: KES 1,999/month for 15Mbps and KES 2,999/month for 30Mbps.
- An additional installation fee of KES 1,000 applies to the outdoor router, and customers must provide identification for SIM registration during installation.
- This move signals Airtel's strategic entry into the lucrative home internet market, leveraging 4G/5G as an alternative to fibre, especially in areas where laying cables is impractical.
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