Zuku Doubles Home Internet Speeds to 200Mbps at Unchanged Prices as Kenya Broadband Fight Intensifies
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Updated · tech-ish.com · May 24
Zuku Doubles Home Internet Speeds to 200Mbps at Unchanged Prices as Kenya Broadband Fight Intensifies
2 articles · Updated · tech-ish.com · May 24
Zuku has doubled speeds across its main home internet plans without raising prices, with its top package now offering 200Mbps for KES 9,999 and the changes already posted on its website.
KES 2,799 now buys 30Mbps instead of 15Mbps, KES 3,799 gets 80Mbps instead of 30Mbps, and KES 4,399 rises to 100Mbps from 50Mbps.
The move follows a burst of competitive pressure: Airtel recently launched XStream Fibre with aggressive pricing, while Safaricom refreshed Home Fibre speeds but drew criticism after tightening fair-usage caps.
Faiba has also strengthened its position after topping Kenya's latest nPerf fixed-internet rankings on key performance metrics, while smaller rivals such as Savanna Fibre and Poa Internet are pushing cheaper expansion.
For Kenyan households, the price freeze matters because fixed internet remains relatively costly and slow, though the real test for Zuku will be whether customers see the higher speeds consistently at peak times.
With Amazon's 400Mbps satellite internet looming, is Zuku's latest speed boost too little, too late?
Beyond speed wars, will network reliability ultimately decide who wins Kenya's internet market?
Zuku’s 200Mbps Leap: Inside Kenya’s Fiercely Competitive Home Internet Market and What It Means for Consumers
Overview
Zuku has made a bold move in Kenya’s competitive internet market by doubling its home internet speeds to 200Mbps, aiming to provide enhanced connectivity and attract more customers. This upgrade centers on a robust 200 Mbps package, which comes with free installation and a complimentary modem, eliminating common upfront costs. Zuku’s strategy also includes offering a range of high-speed packages with similar benefits, making high-speed internet more accessible. By consistently waiving setup fees and focusing on value, Zuku positions itself as a strong contender, responding to the growing demand for reliable and fast internet in the country.