Airtel became the second telecom to launch 5G in the East African country, following Safaricom’s October 2022 launch.
Airtel says that it has 370 5G sites spread across 16 counties. However, the service is expected to focus on customers in major areas and cities such as Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, and Kisumu.
Ashish Malhotra, the managing director of Airtel Kenya, says Airtel 5G will revolutionise various sectors, such as smart cities, education, healthcare, agritech, transport systems, entertainment, and more, shaping the future of Kenya.
The telecom also announced 5G Wi-Fi routers and plans which it is offering to businesses and residential areas.