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Safaricom Partners With Huawei To Unveil 5G Experience Centres in Nairobi
Centres to enable Kenyans experience the superfast 5G speeds and see how 5G can transform homes and businesses.
Safaricom has partnered with Huawei to unveil three 5G experiential centres across Nairobi.
The three centres, located in Safaricom’s Village Market, The Hub and Buruburu
Shops, will showcase the superfast speeds and cutting-edge devices that come with
5G connectivity.
“We are excited to unveil these experience centres, which will enable Kenyans to
discover the power of 5G firsthand. As a digital lifestyle enabler, we are further
enhancing Kenya’s best internet network, and empowering our customers to start
exploring the limitless possibilities that 5G provides," said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom PLC.
At the 5G experience centres, customers will experience virtual reality gaming
zones, showcases of smart capabilities for homes and enterprises, and speed-
testing booths.
Centres to enable Kenyans experience the superfast 5G speeds and see how 5G can transform homes and businesses.
“As a long-time partner with Safaricom, we are delighted to collaborate on these
experience centres. They show how 5G can be transformative in connecting homes
and small businesses to drive economic growth and social development, unlocking
the digital economy,” said Sheng Kaifu, Deputy CEO, Huawei Kenya.
Safaricom launched its 5G network in October last year, a first in the region. Since
then, the service provider commissioned over 200 5G sites across 11 counties
including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Kisii, Kakamega, Nakuru, Kiambu, Machakos, Kajiado, Vihiga and Siaya.
Home and Enterprise customers already in 5G zones can enjoy the network through 5G Wi-Fi. To check available 5G zones or get 5G Wi-Fi, customers can
visit https://internet.safaricom.co.ke/5g-wireless/coverage.
Over 300,000 Safaricom customers already using 5G smartphones can also access
the 5G network and enjoy superfast speeds of up to 2Gbps, with typical speeds of
400Mbps to 700Mbps.
Safaricom has consistently invested in its network over the years, with its 2G, 3G,
4G and 5G in aggregate covering over 99% of Kenya’s population, while its fibre
network has passed more than 450,000 homes and businesses.
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