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<\/a><\/p>\nThe announcement was made on September 9, 2025, at the groundbreaking ceremony<\/a> for Airtel\u2019s new Tatu City facility in Nairobi, signaling that urban homes may soon experience a noticeable upgrade.<\/p>\n Currently, Airtel serves homes through Smartbox, a fixed wireless access device introduced roughly a year and a half ago. Unlike other offerings in Kenya, Smartbox comes with a battery backup, a practical feature for areas prone to power interruptions. The device has also been upgraded with an antenna to provide stronger indoor coverage, addressing common connectivity gaps.<\/p>\n Pricing has been adjusted to KES 2,000 per month, offering 15 Mbps unlimited internet for 30 days. While not as fast as fiber, this plan meets immediate demand for stable and uncapped home broadband.<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t Airtel\u2019s broader goal is clear: to give households a fiber connection that keeps up with daily life. Families, remote workers, and small businesses can all expect a smoother online experience once the service rolls out. The company emphasizes that preparations are underway, and home internet improvements remain a top priority.<\/p>\n Beyond products and pricing, Malhotra took a moment to acknowledge customer loyalty. \u201cWe will not stop. We will keep on going,\u201d he said, highlighting the company\u2019s commitment to building trust and consistency in the Kenyan market.<\/p>\n For households struggling with patchy connections, dropped calls, or slow downloads, the upcoming fiber launch represents more than just speed. It\u2019s about reliable connectivity that quietly reshapes work, study, and entertainment routines. As Airtel preps to launch home fiber, Kenyan homes could finally get the kind of internet they\u2019ve long been waiting for.<\/p>\n Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony for what is set to be East Africa\u2019s largest data centre in Tatu City, Nairobi, Airtel Kenya Managing Director Ashish Malhotra emphasized the company\u2019s commitment to improving connectivity. The data centre, a $150 million facility, is designed to support cloud computing, AI workloads, and enterprise solutions, further signaling Airtel\u2019s push to strengthen Kenya\u2019s digital infrastructure.<\/p>\n Go to\u00a0TECHTRENDSKE.co.ke<\/a>\u00a0for more tech and business news from the African continent.<\/p>\n Mark your calendars! The TechTrends Pulse is back in Nairobi this October. Join innovators, business leaders, policymakers & tech partners for a half-day forum as we explore how AI is transforming industries, driving digital inclusion, and shaping the future of work in Kenya.\u00a0Limited slots \u2013 Register now \u2013\u00a0here.<\/a><\/p>\n Follow us on\u00a0WhatsApp<\/a>,\u00a0Telegram<\/a>,\u00a0Twitter<\/a>, and\u00a0Facebook<\/a>, or\u00a0subscribe to our weekly newsletter<\/a>\u00a0to ensure you don\u2019t miss out on any\u00a0future updates<\/a>. Send tips to editorial@techtrendsmedia.co.ke<\/p>\n TechTrends Media Podcasts<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Steve_1336x280.png\"\/)
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