PSA: Beware of fake ‘Starlink Bundles’ for Safaricom and Airtel circulating on TikTok
If you have been scrolling through TikTok recently, you might have stumbled upon legitimate-looking ads offering "Starlink Bundles" for your Safaricom or..
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Kenyans are being warned about a surge in fake "Starlink Bundles" advertised on TikTok for Safaricom and Airtel users, promising "pure speed" with "no dish needed" at extremely low prices. These scams capitalize on the recent Airtel Africa and Starlink partnership announcement to defraud unsuspecting users.
- Scammers offer deals like 5GB for KES 55 (1 day) or Unlimited Data for KES 269 (30 days), significantly lower than standard market rates.
- A direct-to-mobile Starlink service is projected to begin in 2026, making current offers technologically impossible.
- The exclusive direct-to-cell partnership was announced between Starlink and Airtel Africa; Safaricom has no such direct-to-mobile partnership with Starlink for these services.
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