Airtel Kenya, a subsidiary of Airtel Africa, intends to enhance its network coverage by adding 349 additional locations by the end of the year.
The company says it plans to install another 300 locations so it can keep up with the rising demand for data services throughout the nation.
Airtel Kenya’s current network architecture consists of approximately 3200 sites covering 89% of the nation and all 47 counties.
“At Airtel, we are driven by an unwavering dedication to growth and innovation. Our mission is to accelerate our customers towards a future they can only dream of while simultaneously exceeding their expectations for the here and now. At a news conference conducted at its Airtel Offices in Nairobi not too long ago, Mr Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman of Bharti Airtel, made the following statement.
Through continuous improvement of our network’s architecture and capabilities, we want to help close the digital gap and increase the potential of people, organizations, and whole communities. We understand that the needs of our customers are ever-evolving, and we are dedicated to staying one step ahead, anticipating their desires and providing solutions that surpass their dreams,” he added.
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The telco has 27.2% market share
Airtel Kenya has said that it has adopted technologies and innovations in order to strengthen connections, improve service quality, and deliver a stable network.
This is in recognition of the issues that are encountered by consumers who live in locations with poor network access. Some of these initiatives include the launch of VOLTE and Esim, the rolling out of small cell/street solutions in highly populated regions like the Eastland, and the deployment of LTE on the 2600Mhz band for capacity expansion and potential 5G rollout.
Mr Olusegun Ogunsanya, Group CEO of Airtel Africa, has said, “We are committed to providing our customers with a network that reaches every corner of Kenya.” The growth of our network is motivated by our commitment to providing superior data service to all of our clients, wherever they may be. We are committed to delivering on our promise of seamless communication by continually investing in cutting-edge technology and innovations that boost connection and service quality.
While the company’s intentions to expand its network will help it gain a stronger foothold in the market, it also promises to continue providing Kenyans with affordable rates and tariff plans.
Adding to that, the telco’s network expansion initiative is to enhance connectivity and to improve service quality to its millions of users in the country, estimated at 16.2 million subscribers of the total 59.8 million subscribers in the Kenyan market, equivalent to 27.2% of market share. Coming in behind market leader Safaricom, which controls 67% of the mobile market.