List of internet service providers in Kenya and their rates 2021

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The number of internet service providers in Kenya has made the country one of the digital revolution leaders in Africa. You can go to almost every corner of the country and you will access the services of at least one service provider. Below is a list of internet service providers in the country;

1. Safaricom Home
Safaricom is a telecommunications giant in Kenya. The company has invested heavily to ensure its customers can access fast, reliable internet, among other services. It is one of the internet service providers with the highest coverage.

It is known for offering the fastest speeds in the country. It is also among the most expensive ones, with the pricing being Ksh 2,900 for 5Mbps and Ksh 11,499 for 40Mpbs every month. Despite the high prices, Safaricom is one of the best internet providers in Kenya.

2. Faiba
Faiba has been a Safaricom Home competitor and ranks among the country's most popular internet service providers. It operates under the Jamii Telcom umbrella, and majorly focuses on business internet solutions for Nairobi.

Faiba can still be found in selected towns all over the country. The portable Faiba MiFi is their most sought device by far because it can be carried anywhere, making it a reliable solution for unlimited internet in Kenya. They have different data plans, including 1GB for Ksh 50, 8GB for Ksh 300 and 25GB for Ksh 1,000.

3. Airtel
While the multinational has been unable to topple Safaricom, there is no denying that they have given the leaders a run for their money. The company is one of the cheapest internet providers in Kenya. Airtel smart home comes with a wireless router that can serve up to 8 users. The Airtel 4G pocket Wi-Fi costs KSH 4,499 and has the following bundles:
  • 2.5GB at Ksh 250 for 1 week
  • 5GB at Ksh 500 for 1 month
  • 18GB at Ksh 1000 for 1 month
  • 40GB at Ksh 2000 for 1 month
  • 70GB at Ksh 3000 for 1 month
has been around the block for quite some time and is among the home internet pioneers in Kenya. Wananchi Group operates the company, and it offers a range of services not only on the internet but also on television. When it comes to satellite internet in Kenya, there is no other like Zuku because their model is based on the diversification of services.

4. Zuku
Zuku is believed to have close to 50% in fibre home internet connection with speeds of up to 50Mpbs. The packages are not fixed but come in different plans that range from Ksh 2499 for 10Mbps to Ksh 4999 for 60Mpbs. Furthermore, clients can get personalized plans depending on their needs

Telkom
Telkom closes the list of the top telecommunication companies in the country alongside Airtel and Safaricom. The ISP has several unlimited internet plans that come with specified data caps under what is referred to as the fair usage policy (FUP).

With this capped plan, users can opt for the 10GB weekly subscription at Ksh 1000. The good thing is that if it gets exhausted, the subscriber can still browse but at a lower speed of 256 Kbps. There is also a 1 month 30 GB data plan that costs KSH 3000.

6. Poa Internet
This is also a major player in the internet industry as home Wi-Fi providers. The company specializes in home broadband connections with up to 4Mpbs at a relatively cheap monthly fee of Ksh 1500 only. The packages give access to unlimited data usage without any data caps.

7. Eling Netwrks
It provides the best quality of internet network with high speeds and outstanding reliability. The firm's services include unlimited home internet connection for plans that range from 7Mbps to 15Mbps. The lowest package for Ksh 2499 per month for 8Mbps and installation is free for the residential internet service.

8. Tabana Wireless
The company specializes in fixed wireless and Wi-Fi cloud-based wireless RF networks, Wi-Fi offload, WLAN Wi-Fi wireless Ethernet bridge and wireless LAN survey with Wi-Fi network bridge installation. For 1Mbps, the company charges its clients Ksh 800, and for 8Mbps, customers have to pay Ksh 7000.

9. Skynet Broadband
The internet service providers have made a name for themselves as one of the best ISP in Kenya with their fast and reliable internet. Their high-speed internet services are offered through VSAT, Fiber, WiMax & HFG connections. What’s more, the company claims to have 100% coverage all over the country.
The firm can offer up to 60Mbps uninterrupted internet on VSAT with varying pricing based on the package. The lowest package goes for Ksh 6800, and installation can be done in less than two days of ordering.

10. Hai Internet
Hai internet provides a super-fast and reliable internet which is also affordable. The company's lowest internet package goes for Ksh 2874, but there are other costlier packages depending on your needs.
 
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