5G Networks
Discussing the deployment, challenges, and opportunities of 5G networks globally.
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My Airtel App Now Shows Your Live Home Wi-Fi Data Balance
Last month, Airtel quietly rolled out a handy little update to the My Airtel app that brought the ability to…
- Interesting Reads
Tested: Safaricom 5G Wi-Fi Router Works With More Devices Than They Claim
When Safaricom rolled out 5G Wi-Fi back in 2022, it was hardly pocket-friendly. The router went for KES 25,000, and…
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Airtel 5G Routers Are Getting Binned as Angry Users Lose Patience
At this point, I might as well start a support group: “Victims of the Airtel 5G Router Network.” We can…
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I Wanted to Live-Tweet the KSSSA Finals at Mumias Complex. Instead, I Jumped a Fence to Escape Teargas
I knew Mumias Complex was going to be packed because the Kenya Secondary School Games finals are always an absolute…
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Safaricom 5G Routers are Running Out of Stock on Masoko
Insights At a Glance: Safaricom’s Huawei H155-382 and Nokia Gateway 2 5G routers are no longer available on Masoko. Only…
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After a Year with Airtel 5G Router, I’m Ready to Try Safaricom 5G Router but for One Major Reason
There was a time not too long ago when I swore I’d never go back to Airtel. Then, in 2024,…
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Switching from Safaricom to Airtel? Here Are 4 Reasons to Do It (and 4 Reasons You Might Regret It)
Switching mobile networks in Kenya isn’t just about signal bars or which SIM sits in SIM slot 1. It’s about…
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Top 15 AI Cities in the World Leading with 5G Advanced
From Singapore to Shanghai, a new era of intelligent cities is taking shape, and it’s powered by a not-so-secret weapon:…
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CA Report: Kenya’s 5G Subscriptions Up 17.1%, 4G by ~1.5M Users; 2G Usage Also Increases
Insights At a Glance: 5G subscriptions: 1.18M (up 17.1%) 4G subscriptions: 36.26M (up 1.5M) 3G subscriptions: 6.99M (down 600K) 2G…
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Ericsson and Google Cloud Launch AI-Powered 5G Core Service Platform
Ericsson and Google Cloud launched Ericsson On-Demand, an AI-powered 5G core SaaS platform enabling rapid deployment and consumption-based pricing.
- How To/ Explained
Safaricom 5G vs Airtel 5G Home Routers: Here’s How Much It Costs to Stay Connected Annually
With Airtel Kenya shaking up the 5G router scene with its new pricing and speeds, I couldn’t resist diving into…
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Airtel Kenya’s 5G Router Just Got a 50% Speed Boost for Less Money
The 5G home internet race in Kenya just got a shake-up. Airtel Kenya has revamped its 5G Smart Connect unlimited…
- Opinion
Safaricom’s New 5G Router Deal is Great – Until You Realise it Limits You to Just 4 Devices on The Base Plan
Update: So… That “Device Limit” Thing? Turns Out It Doesn’t Stick. I finally got my hands on the Safaricom 5G…
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Starlink’s Impact? Safaricom Now Sells 5G Routers at Quickmart Nationwide
Safaricom now sells 4G and 5G routers at all Quickmart stores for KES 2,999, with easy activation and flexible plans.
- Opinion
Safaricom 5G WiFi Now Beats Home Fibre on Speed, Price, and Fair Usage — Should You Switch?
Safaricom 5G now offers faster speeds, higher data caps, and lower prices than HOME Fibre - making it the better…
