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Airtel Unveils Affordable Internet Broadband Devices In Remote Areas

Airtel Kenya has unveiled affordable broadband devices for homes, small businesses and communities in small towns and remote areas.

The new devices comprise of a 4G smart box retailing at Ksh5,500, including 10GB free data and a pocket WI-FI retailing at Ksh2,500.

‘’We are committed to enhance Universal broadband access through continuous investments in our 4G network,” said telco Managing Director Ashish Malhotra while launching ‘Internet Mashinani’ in Nairobi.

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“Today we launch Internet Mashinani, which will provide affordable home broadband devices and data packages, the use of 4G technologies to provide world-class quality broadband access,’’ he added.

Providing cheap internet services is in line with Airtel’s strategy to make communication services accessible and pocket-friendly.

The 4G smart box router enables wireless and LAN connections, connecting up to 32 devices, thus ideal for many users- homes, businesses, schools, community centers.

Beside offering fast-speed internet connectivity, the devices data packages are cheaper and affordable for people in mashinani .

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