Safaricom Teams Up with Quickmart to Expand Access to Home Internet Routers Nationwide

Safaricom has partnered with popular retail chain Quickmart to sell 4G and 5G home internet routers at all 61 Quickmart stores across Kenya. This move is aimed at making high-speed internet more accessible especially in areas where fibre is not available.

Internet for Every Kenyan Home

This couldn’t have come at a better time. As demand for affordable and reliable home internet grows across the country, Safaricom is bridging the digital divide. Whether you’re in a city suburb or a rural town, you can now walk into your nearest Quickmart store and walk out with a 4G or 5G router — no fuss, no queues.

“We are always innovating to give our customers the best connectivity solutions,” said Fawzia Ali, Chief Consumer Business Officer at Safaricom. “This will ensure more Kenyans can access home internet with ease, our promise of seamless connectivity and great value.”

Self-Service Made Easy: Activate Your Router Instantly

No more trips to a Safaricom shop to set up your router. Safaricom has introduced a quick self-activation process that puts control in your hands.

Here’s how it works:

• Scan a QR code that comes with the router.

• Register your SIM card online.

• Activate your Safaricom internet account.

• Choose a package, and you’re good to go!

From unboxing to streaming — all in minutes.

Affordable Devices Now Available

Both 4G and 5G routers are available at KES 2,999 each. You can get yours at:

• Safaricom Shops

• Authorized Dealers

• Masoko (Safaricom’s online store)

And this is just the beginning. Safaricom will expand the distribution network further to make routers even more accessible through more retail partners across Kenya.

Coverage That Covers the Whole Country

Safaricom isn’t just talking the talk — they’re covering the ground. Currently:

• 4G covers over 97% of Kenya’s population.* 5G now covers all 47 counties, so you can get next-gen speeds even where fibre is not available.

This extensive network allows us to bring fast and reliable internet to homes in urban areas and rural towns.

What’s Available: 4G and 5G Internet Packages

Safaricom has internet packages to suit different needs and budgets:

4G Home Internet Bundles:

• 7.5GB @ KES 499 (7-day validity)

• 15GB @ KES 999

• 100GB @ KES 3,499

• 500GB @ KES 12,499 (30-day validity)

5G Home Internet Packages:

• 50 Mbps @ KES 4,000 (30-day validity)

• 100 Mbps @ KES 6,000

• 250 Mbps @ KES 10,000

There’s something for everyone — students, remote workers, gamers and binge-watchers.

A Big Step Ahead of Safaricom’s 25th Anniversary

As we approach 25 years of transforming lives, we’re not resting on our laurels. We’re upgrading our Home Fibre speeds at no extra cost and optimizing network capacity to give you the best experience.

A Telecom Titan Powering the Kenyan Economy

Safaricom’s impact goes far beyond connectivity:

• It supports over 1.1 million jobs.

• It contributed KES 542 billion in economic value (approx. $4.2 billion) in the year leading to March 2023.

• It posted KES 335.4 billion in revenue by March 2024.

And let’s not forget M-PESA, Africa’s leading fintech platform, which has played a massive role in boosting Kenya’s financial inclusion — from 26.7% in 2006 to 83.7% in 2021.

Available packages for 5G router include:

Available packages for 4G Wi-Fi bundles include: