Top Data Plans Available in Kenya, August 2025
In the dynamic landscape of Kenya's internet service provider (ISP) market, competition is fierce, and options are plentiful. Here's a breakdown of the major ISPs in the country, their offerings, and user experiences as of August 2025.
Safaricom Safaricom, the market leader, offers a range of high-speed fiber and mobile data packages. Its fiber plan boasts Kenya’s fastest 1Gbps fiber package at KES 20,000/month, catering to home users needing ultra-fast broadband. Portable WiFi devices are also available, with plans such as KES 4,000/month for 50 Mbps and KES 10,000/month for 250 Mbps, often with a 25% discount on auto-renewal. Safaricom's extensive network coverage ensures reliable service, making it the most widely used provider.
Airtel Kenya Airtel Kenya provides a variety of 5G and 4G data plans. Its 5G Smart Connect plans offer unlimited speed-based options and daily data allowances, starting at KES 2,999/month for 15 Mbps. Airtel also offers 4G Smart Box plans for home users, with prices ranging from KES 2,000/month for 40GB to KES 4,000/month for 100GB. Airtel's expanding 4G and 5G coverage positions it as a competitive alternative to Safaricom.
Telkom Kenya Telkom Kenya, while not explicitly detailing current pricing, is a mid-tier provider with 4G coverage primarily in urban areas. It offers both prepaid and postpaid data bundles and fiber services, focusing on affordability to attract budget-conscious customers.
Faiba Mobile (JTL Faiba) Faiba Mobile specialises in fixed wireless broadband and fiber packages, gaining positive user experience reviews for strong coverage in select urban areas and competitive pricing. It is particularly popular among heavy internet users for its affordable unlimited fiber broadband plans.
Other ISPs Zuku, Poa! Internet, and Vilicom Networks provide broadband with mixed offerings of fiber, wireless, and satellite services. Starlink (satellite internet) has seen a decline in subscriber base recently, with local terrestrial providers absorbing many users.
User Experience and Market Trends Safaricom remains the most reliable and widely used provider due to its network coverage and speed. Airtel is growing in popularity with competitive 5G plans and pricing. Faiba is preferred by cost-sensitive, heavy data users needing fixed broadband. Starlink’s subscriber drop indicates challenges with satellite internet adoption compared to terrestrial options.
Fixed internet subscribers rose by 8.1% in Q1 2025, driven by terrestrial wireless and fiber growth. Travel eSIM options exist with up to 90+ providers offering data plans from $6.43 to $449, including unlimited data eSIMs that may throttle speeds around 5 Mbps.
In conclusion, Kenya's ISP market is a vibrant and competitive space, offering a wide array of plans tailored for different budgets and use cases. Whether you're a heavy data user, a budget-conscious consumer, or a remote worker, there's an ISP to suit your needs.
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