Internet
Discussing the vast world of the Internet: trends, technology, security, and accessibility issues.
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Kenyans lost KES 491.6 million to SIM swap fraud in 2025, INTERPOL report says
INTERPOL says SIM swap fraud drained KES 491.6 million from Kenyan mobile wallets in 2025. Here's what the report says.
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Airtel Kenya is waiting on the CA to switch on Starlink satellite calling
Airtel Kenya finished testing Starlink Direct-to-Cell satellite calling and awaits Communications Authority approval. Here is what it does, and what…
- Opinion
Safaricom B-LIVE a year later: Algorithmic games & sneaky tactics must stop
When Safaricom launched the B-LIVE data bundles in August 2025, the promise was clear: affordable, time-based internet access tailored for…
- News
Safaricom doubles monthly data bundles under new Pata More promo
Kenya’s mobile data battle is heating up once again. Just a week after Airtel Kenya revamped its Amazing Data Bundles…
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Starlink adds Côte d’Ivoire and Seychelles, reaching 28 African countries
Starlink went live in Côte d'Ivoire and Seychelles, reaching 28 African countries. In Kenya, sign-ups stay frozen across seven counties.
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Airtel revamps Amazing Data Bundles: Huge cuts for daily users, big wins for monthly subscribers
Airtel Kenya has officially launched a revamped lineup of its Amazing Data Bundles. Although the rollout hasn’t gone live yet,…
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Starlink Mini 2 leaks reveal built-in battery, USB-C charging in what could be SpaceX’s most Africa-friendly dish yet
Just days after SpaceX quietly unveiled the new Starlink V5 dish aimed at customers on the more affordable Residential 100Mbps…
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Starlink V5 dish launched, and it could make Starlink more affordable
When I first wrote about Starlink’s biggest challenge in Kenya, one thing stood out above everything else: the internet itself…
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Safaricom’s quietly launched Akiba Bundles turn data purchases into ZiiDi investments: Here’s how
A few days ago, I received an SMS from the green telco that immediately caught my eye: "More data. More…
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CA Kenya clears iPad Air M4 & next-gen Wi-Fi 7 routers for local market
The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has published an updated Type Approved Equipment list for June 2026, replacing the April…
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Starlink Freezes New Sign-Ups in Seven Kenyan Counties as Network Fills Up
Starlink has paused new sign-ups in seven Kenyan counties, including Nairobi and Mombasa, after demand exceeded its satellite capacity.
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Savanna Fibre Business launches with dedicated internet plans of up to 150Mbps in Kenya
Savanna Fibre is continuing its expansion in Kenya’s competitive internet market, this time with a new range of dedicated fibre…
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Telkom introduces Unlimited data bundles from KES 19/hour, up to KES 1299/month
For years, the phrase “unlimited internet” in Kenya has almost always come with an asterisk. Sometimes it’s hidden fair usage…
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WhatsApp Username Reservations Are Open: Here’s How to Claim Yours
WhatsApp opens username reservations worldwide so you can message people without sharing your phone number. Some Kenyans are already seeing…
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Safaricom Home Fibre customers can pause internet while away, but 5G Home users can’t
I recently came across a marketing message from Savanna Fibre that caught my attention. The company was promoting what it…
