The process of selecting a data bundle in Kenya frequently involves a difficult trade off between cost, network speed, and geographic coverage. As digital dependency deepens and the cost of living increases, many users find themselves relying on multiple Subscriber Identity Module SIM cards to maximise the diverse offers available across different networks. This strategy allows Kenyans to secure the most advantageous rates for data, voice calls, and Short Message Service SMS deals.
Mobile Network Landscape and Operator Offers
The mobile market is dominated by Safaricom, which maintains a substantial 63.3 per cent market share. This strength is underpinned by its expansive 4G and 5G network coverage and the pervasive use of its mobile money platform, M-PESA. Airtel is positioned as a strong alternative, frequently offering competitively priced bundles and its Airtel Money service, though its mobile money market share remains below 10 per cent. Faiba appeals specifically to budget conscious data users, while Telkom continues to serve a smaller, loyal customer base. Safaricom and Airtel have deployed 5G services, with all major operators offering 4G.
The following sections provide a guide to the most competitive mobile data options available from each provider, ranging from daily bundles to comprehensive monthly and unlimited plans.
Safaricom
Safaricom offers Tunukiwa deals, which provide subscribers with personalised bundles for data, SMS, and voice calls. Since these are custom offers, they are not uniform across the customer base, but are tailored hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly based on individual usage patterns.
| Package | Price (KES) |
| 1 GB (1 hour) | 20 |
| 1.5 GB (3 hours) | 50 |
| 1 GB (24 hours) | 100 |
| 2 GB (3 days) | 100 |
| 6 GB (one week) | 700 |
| 15 GB (one month) | 1,000 |
| 25 GB (one month) | 1,500 |
Customers can also opt for unified monthly bundles that include voice and SMS minutes.
| Package | Price in KES |
| 100 MINS, 500 SMS, 2 GB | 500 |
| 400 MINS, unlimited SMS, 8 GB | 1,000 |
| 1,000 MINS, unlimited SMS, 17 GB | 2,000 |
| 1,500 MINS, unlimited SMS, 27 GB | 3,000 |
| 2,500 MINS, unlimited SMS, 47 GB | 5,000 |
| 7,500 MINS, unlimited SMS, 100 GB | 10,000 |
Data-only one month bundles are also available for purchase.
| Package | Price in KES |
| 1.2 GB | 250 |
| 2.5 GB | 500 |
| 10 GB | 1,000 |
| 22 GB | 2,000 |
| 40 GB | 3,000 |
Airtel Kenya
Airtel Kenya provides a broad range of data plans, from hourly to monthly subscriptions. Customers often cite a strong balance of price and performance, particularly in urban centres.
Hourly Plans (August 2025)
| Package | Price in KES |
| 1 GB | 15 |
| 1.2 GB | 20 |
| 1.5 GB | 50 |
Daily Plans (Amazing Daily)
| Package | Price in KES |
| 70 MB | 10 |
| 200 MB | 20 |
| 250 MB (night data) | 20 |
| 600 MB | 50 |
| 2 GB | 100 |
Weekly Plans (Amazing Weekly)
| Package | Price in KES |
| 450 MB | 50 |
| 1.2 GB | 100 |
| 4 GB | 250 |
| 6.5 GB | 500 |
Monthly Plans (Smarta Bundles combining data, voice, and SMS)
| Package | Price in KES |
| 3 GB | 250 |
| 7.5 GB | 500 |
| 18 GB | 1,000 |
| 20 GB | 1,500 |
| 40 GB | 2,000 |
| 50 GB | 3,000 |
Telkom Kenya
Telkom Kenya has faced significant operational challenges, resulting in a substantial decline in its subscriber base, which fell by over 60 per cent from 3.4 million users in December 2019 to 1.5 million in March 2025. This decline has been linked to a protracted shareholder transition that hampered strategy and network investment. Disputes over unpaid debt with a tower operator led to the shutdown of hundreds of network towers, severely impacting coverage and service reliability. Quality of service assessments in mid 2023 reflected these issues, with Telkom scoring 65 per cent on key performance indicators, notably lower than Safaricom’s 90 per cent and Airtel’s 79 per cent. Despite these challenges, some users still value Telkom’s specific night bundles for scheduled tasks.
Freedom Bundles (August 2025)
| Plan | Price in KES | Data |
| Daily | 10 | 70 MB + 700 MB Night |
| 20 | 200 MB | |
| 50 | 700 MB | |
| 60 | 700 MB + 700 MB Night | |
| 100 | 2 GB + 2 GB Night | |
| 50 | 5 GB (Night: 10 pm-6 am) | |
| Weekly | 50 | 350 MB |
| 100 | 750 MB | |
| 250 | 2.5 GB | |
| Monthly | 250 | 2 GB |
| 500 | 5 GB | |
| 1,000 | 12 GB | |
| 1,000 | 30 GB (1 GB/day) | |
| 2,000 | 30 GB + 2 GB Night | |
| 3,000 | 50 GB (Night: 10 pm-6 am) |
Faiba Mobile
Faiba Mobile consistently appeals to users seeking fast, affordable data, often serving as a reliable secondary SIM card option. The network is known for its consistent 4G speeds, typically between 35 and 45 Mbps, and competitive bundles such as 1 GB for KES 50, often with a bonus night data allocation. Faiba’s network has expanded gradually since its 2017 launch, covering key urban and peri urban areas, making it a viable choice for browsing, streaming, or remote work.
Faiba Mobile Plans (August 2025)
| Plan | Data | Price in KES |
| Daily | 225 MB | 20 |
| 1 GB | 50 | |
| 3 hours | Unlimited | 150 |
| Daily | 1+1 GB (bonus 1 GB from 11 pm to 5 am) | 60 |
| Night | 5 GB (11 PM to 5 AM) | 50 |
| Three Days | 2.5 GB | 100 |
| 7 days | 8 GB | 300 |
| 8+8 GB (night data 11 PM to 5 AM) | 400 | |
| 10 days | 15 GB | 500 |
| 15+15 GB (night data 11 PM to 5 AM) | 650 | |
| 30 days | 30 GB | 1,000 |
| 30+30 GB (night data 11 PM to 5 AM) | 1,300 | |
| 65 GB | 2,000 | |
| 60 days | 100 GB | 3,000 |
| 140 GB | 4,000 | |
| 90 days | 225 GB | 6,000 |
Fixed and Home Internet Solutions
The fixed data services market is served by numerous Internet Service Providers ISPs. Safaricom leads this segment with a 36.5 per cent market share. Other key players include Faiba (JTL), Zuku, Poa! Internet, and Vilicom Networks, holding market shares of 22.5 per cent, 14.4 per cent, 14.1 per cent, and 3.9 per cent, respectively. The following are details on some of the most popular home fixed internet options, which generally offer unlimited speeds subject to a fair usage policy.
Safaricom Home Fibre (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 15 Mbps | 2,999 |
| 30 Mbps | 4,100 |
| 80 Mbps | 6,299 |
| 500 Mbps | 12,499 |
| 1 Gbps | 20,000 |
Faiba Home (JTL) (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 35 Mbps | 3,000 |
| 60 Mbps | 4,000 |
| 90 Mbps | 5,000 |
| 150 Mbps | 10,000 |
| 200 Mbps | 15,000 |
| 300 Mbps | 20,000 |
| 1 Gbps | 30,000 |
Zuku (Wananchi Group) (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 10 Mbps | 2,800 |
| 20 Mbps | 4,200 |
| 60 Mbps | 6,000 |
Poa! Internet (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
Poa! Internet focuses on serving underserved areas in Kenya’s main urban centres. Its services are capped at 5 Mbps, offering unlimited internet access for KES 1,575 per month or KES 450 per week. A one time installation fee of KES 2,500, which includes the router, is required.
Vilicom Networks (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 8 Mbps | 2,000 |
| 18 Mbps | 2,800 |
| 30 Mbps | 3,800 |
| 60 Mbps | 5,000 |
| 100 Mbps | 8,000 |
| 500 Mbps | 12,000 |
5G Router Options
For areas not covered by a fixed data network, both Safaricom and Airtel Kenya offer 5G routers. While these devices provide 5G speeds in covered regions, they automatically revert to 4G speeds in regions lacking a 5G signal.
Safaricom 5G Router (August 2025 Monthly Charges)
The router is priced at KES 3,000. These plans offer unlimited speeds subject to a fair usage policy.
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 10 Mbps | 3,000 |
| 50 Mbps | 4,000 |
| 100 Mbps | 5,000 |
| 250 Mbps | 10,000 |
Airtel 5G Router
The router is offered either for free or occasionally at KES 3,000. Airtel provides an option for customers to pay two or three months in advance.
| Speed | Price (KES) |
| 15 Mbps | 3,500 |
| 40 Mbps | 5,000 |
Starlink Satellite Internet
Satellite internet remains an option for specific user groups, particularly in areas where fixed data connections are unavailable. Starlink has been operational in Kenya since June 2023. The Gen 3 Starlink kit is expensive at KES 50,000, which is a substantial barrier for most Kenyans. While it addresses connectivity gaps, Starlink’s subscriber numbers have seen a drop, currently standing at 17,000 as of March 2025, a loss of 2,000 customers in three months.
- 50 GB plan for KES 1,300 per month.
- Unlimited plan for KES 6,500 per month.
