Telkom Kenya in talks over two submarine cable-landing deals
Telkom, which is the smallest operator in Kenya behind Safaricom and Bharti Airtel’s Kenyan unit, is focusing on data to gain market share
Nairobi — Telkom Kenya is in talks with two unnamed parties over partnerships to allow it to sell high-speed internet capacity from two undersea data cables that are about to land in the East African nation, its CEO said on Tuesday. The operator, which is the smallest in Kenya behind Safaricom and Bharti Airtel’s Kenyan unit, has been focusing on data to gain market share. It already distributes capacity from three other undersea cables, using its extensive fibre network in the country. “The combination of affordable data options, strong network coverage across the country ... catering to a data-hungry market, has enabled us to become the preferred data network,” Aldo Mareuse, the CEO of Telkom, told a news conference. It says it has the cheapest data plan in the market, offering 2GB for 99 shillings ($0.9826). Safaricom, the dominant operator with nearly 70% of the market, cut its internet connection prices last month in response to Telkom’s aggressive positioning. Telkom, 60% owne...
Would you like to comment on this article?
Sign up (it's quick and free) or sign in now.
Please read our Comment Policy before commenting.
Subscribe now to unlock this article.
Support BusinessLIVE’s award-winning journalism for R129 per month (digital access only).
There’s never been a more important time to support independent journalism in SA. Our subscription packages now offer an ad-free experience for readers.
Cancel anytime.
Questions? Email helpdesk@businesslive.co.za or call 0860 52 52 00. Got a subscription voucher? Redeem it now.