Airtel is looking to widen its gap as the leading provider of 5G Network in the country with an additional 100 sites in the next two months.
The Telco is rolling out additional 100 5G sites across the country before the end of the year as it looks to onboard more customers on its network.
In August this year Airtel Kenya announced that it was going to spend at least $150 million (Sh22.7billion) in grid expansion over the next three years as the telco looks to take Safaricom head on.
Airtel says the move is in a quest to enhance internet connectivity to Airtel customers across the country by offering them high speed, low latency, and seamless connection of several devices.
The roll out of the new 5G sites will increase from 180 wards to 221 wards and, from 15 counties to 32 counties.
After the rollout, Airtel’s 5G presence will be in: Nairobi, Kiambu, Mombasa, Nakuru, Uasin Gishu, Machakos, Kisumu, Kilifi, Kajiado, Kwale, Kakamega, Bomet, Embu, Homabay, Kericho, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Meru, Busia, Garissa, Migori, Bungoma, Muranga, Kisii, Kitui, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Tana River, Nyamira, Nyeri, Siaya and Nyandarua.
The telco says it will progressively continue to roll out the 5G network sites to ensure the ultimate presence in all counties.
This is to enable more Kenyan individuals, homes, and businesses to enjoy the limitless possibilities brought forth by the 5G network.
" The 5G network is more about faster internet, connecting people, businesses, and communities in ways that were once unimaginable. Our commitment to innovation and connectivity remains unwavering, and we're excited to be a part of this new era of possibilities," said Airtel Kenya managing director, Ashish Malhotra.
On 6th July 2023, Airtel Kenya announced the launch of its 5G network in Kenya rolling out 372 sites then and committed to further expanding its 5G footprint across the country.
As the number of subscribers with access to 5G devices continues soaring, Airtel has ensured that Kenyans can access 5G services by offering them the 5G Home Broadband routers for businesses and homes.
