Safaricom, NETSCOUT, and Google Detail New Internet Service and Monetization Plans

Safaricom is launching a new tokenised Wi-Fi service offering hourly, daily, and weekly internet packages in Kenya and Ethiopia. This initiative aims to make internet access more flexible and affordable, representing a significant shift in fixed broadband sales. Concurrently, NETSCOUT is empowering mobile network operators to monetize 5G Standalone (SA) networks for revenue growth through enhanced network slicing capabilities. The company’s advanced observability solutions provide end-to-end visibility, enabling telecommunication companies to offer reliable and differentiated services. In a related development concerning service monetization, Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis confirmed that Google has "no plans" to introduce advertisements in its Gemini AI assistant. This position contrasts with OpenAI's recent decision to test ads in ChatGPT.