Safaricom PLC has a 1,000-site mark with its robust 5G network, now available in all 47 counties in Kenya. As announced on Monday, the company is growing its 5G footprint to 14% of the population.
With 1,114 5G sites covering 102 towns across Kenya, individuals and businesses can now experience the benefits of high-speed internet. In addition to the growing network, Safaricom has over 11,000 enterprise customers on its 5G and has seen growth of active 5G smartphones to over 780,000, demonstrating the increasing adoption of this transformative technology.
In October 2022, Safaricom became the first service provider in Kenya to launch 5G. Since then, the telco has continued expanding its 5G network across the country driving digitization of enterprise solutions across the Internet of Things (IoT), Cybersecurity, Cloud, and Payments leading to optimized business operations, efficiency, and enabling innovation and scalability.
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In a press statement, Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom PLC said, “Safaricom remains committed to leading Kenya’s digital transformation through the provision of a worry-free, always-on ubiquitous network enabling access to information, critical services, and communication therefore bridging the digital divide.” “We believe that the benefits of 5G will be a key catalyst in leapfrogging other innovations, industries as well as Kenya’s digital economy.”
As Safaricom looks to become Africa’s leading purpose-led technology company by 2030, it’s exciting to see the opportunities that next-generation technologies like 5G will unlock for the continent. From immersive experiences, gaming, smart warehousing, telemedicine, and smart irrigation the possibilities are endless as we build our silicon savanna.
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