Just ask in the neighbourhood which is the best home internet
provider, and most will say Safaricom, owing to the service provider’s home
fiber internet solution. But what Safaricom home fibre packages are available,
and how much do they cost?
Well, Safaricom home fibre is available in four packages,
namely; Bronze (8Mbps at Ksh 2,999/month), Silver (20Mbps at Ksh 4,100/month),
Gold (40Mbps at Ksh 6,299/month), and Diamond (100Mbps at Ksh
12,499/month).
Here’s a table summarizing the four packages:
Package |
Monthly Cost |
Speed |
Fair Usage Limit |
Additional Speed After Fair Usage |
Bronze |
K.sh. 2,999 |
15 Mbps |
500 GB |
1 Mbps |
Silver |
K.sh. 4,100 |
30 Mbps |
1000 GB |
3 Mbps |
Gold |
K.sh. 6,299 |
80 Mbps |
1000 GB |
3 Mbps |
Diamond |
K.sh. 12,499 |
500 Mbps |
1000 GB |
3 Mbps |
In addition to enjoying high-speed Internet, you can enjoy
up to 400 free minutes, 4GB of mobile data, and unlimited SMS if you upgrade to
Home Fiber Plus at an additional cost of Ksh 1,050.
But still, there is the option of buying a Safaricom Home
Fibre Plus package right away, which is cheaper, as you’ll see in my review.
Overall, the four Safaricom internet packages differ in
speed; the higher the speed, the costlier the package.
You probably have many questions about the packages,
installation, and upgrades. So, we’ll answer all of them shortly. But first,
let’s start with understanding what Safaricom home fibre is all about and the
eligibility requirements:
About Safaricom Home Fibre and Eligibility Requirements
Safaricom Home Fibre is a home internet service that
Safaricom offers to eligible customers are their place of residence. The
service allows them to browse the Internet, watch TV, stream music, work
online, among other benefits.
Overall, only customers within the Safaricom Home Coverage
Zones are eligible. You can check Safaricom home fibre coverage areas here.
Alternatively, dial *400# and follow the prompts, talk to
the nearest Safaricom sales agent, or visit the Safaricom shop closest to you
to inquire.
Safaricom Home Fibre Packages
Safaricom offers four home fibre packages as discussed
below:
1. Safaricom Home Fibre Bronze Package
At only Ksh 2,999 for 30 days, you can get the Safaricom
bronze home fibre package with a speed of 8 Mbps. You, however, get a fair
usage limit of 500GB. Once you exhaust this limit, your speed drops to 1MPS
until your next subscription.
The bronze package generally allows you to do the following:
- Stream
music
- Stream
SD movies
- Browse
the web
- Use
social media
- Send
and receive emails
2. Silver Safaricom Home Fibre Package
The silver package attracts a monthly subscription of Ksh
4,100 and comes with a 20 Mbps speed and a fair usage limit of 1000GB. Once you
exhaust the usage limit, the speed drops to 3Mbps until your next subscription.
In addition to what you get from the Bronze package, the
silver package offers you these advantages:
- Moderate
streaming
- Faster
downloads
- CCTV
capability
3. Safaricom Home Fibre Gold Package
The gold package goes for Ksh 6,299 for 30 days, promising
what you get on the Silver package and much more. This package offers you a
speed of 40mbps and a fair usage limit of 1000 GB.
Once you deplete your usage limit, the speed drops to 3Mbps
until your next subscription.
Overall, you get the following perks in addition to what you
get on the silver package:
- 4K
movie streaming
- Fast
TV streaming
- Heavy
downloads
- Online
gaming
- Multiple
device streaming
- Fast
music streaming
4. Diamond Safaricom Home Fibre Package
The pinnacle of the home fibre plan is the Diamond package.
If you want a buffer-free and fast streaming experience, you should opt for the
diamond package.
It goes for Ksh 12,499 per month and guarantees a speed of
100 Mbps and a fair usage limit of 1000 GB. Once you deplete your usage cap,
the speed drops to 3Mbps.
Safaricom Home Fibre Plus
Through the Safaricom
Home Fibre
Plus plan, you can enjoy mobile data, voice calls, and unlimited
SMSs.
Overall, there are two options for getting the Home Fibre
Plus:
Option 1 – Upgrade your Home Fibre Subscription
Safaricom allows existing Home Fibre customers to upgrade to
their respective Home Fibre Plus by paying an additional Ksh 1,050. Doing so
guarantees these other perks on top of what you’ve been getting on your Home
Fibre package:
- 400
free minutes
- 4GB
mobile data
- Unlimited
SMS
Option 2 – Buying a Home Fibre Plus
You can also buy a home fibre plus package right away if you
are a new customer. Below is a table summary of what you’ll get opting for this
route:
Package |
Speed |
Mobile Data |
Voice Minute |
SMS |
Monthly Cost |
Bronze Plus |
5 Mbps |
1 GB |
100 |
Unlimited |
Ksh 3,400 |
Silver Plus |
10 Mbps |
4 GB |
200 |
Unlimited |
Ksh 4,999 |
Gold Plus |
20 Mbps |
4 GB |
200 |
Unlimited |
Ksh 6,699 |
Diamond Plus |
40 Mbps |
4 GB |
200 |
Unlimited |
Ksh 12, 499 |
Safaricom Home Fibre Plus Packages Discussed:
- Bronze
Home Fibre Plus Package – The Bronze Plus package promise a speed
of 5Mbps, 100 free minutes, 1GB mobile data, and unlimited SMSs at a
monthly cost of Ksh 3,400 in addition to what you get on a Bronze Home
Fibre package.
- Silver
Home Fibre Plus Package – The Silver Plus package offers you a
speed of 10Mbps, 200 free minutes, 4GB mobile data, and unlimited SMSs at
Ksh 4,999 in addition to what you get on the Silver Home Fibre package.
- Gold
Home Fibre Plus – The Gold Plus package guarantee a speed of
20Mbps, 4GB mobile data, 200 free minutes, and unlimited SMSs at Ksh 6,699
in addition to what you get on the Gold Home Fibre plan.
- Diamond
Home Fibre Plus – The Diamond Plus package offers you a speed of
40Mbps, 4GB mobile data, 200 free minutes, and unlimited SMSs at Ksh
12,499in addition to what you get on the Platinum Home Fibre package.
Note, however, that after 30 days, the remaining voice call
minutes and mobile data don’t roll over to the next month. You cannot make free
international calls, but only local calls. The advantage is that local calls
can be to any network, not just Safaricom.
The other good news is that you can share (or Sambaza) voice
minutes and data bundles with other Safaricom users.
Safaricom Home Fibre Installation Cost
Safaricom expects new customers to pay an installation fee
of Ksh 3,000 upfront. That is different from the subscription fee. And if you
are relocating, you’ll be charged Ksh 6,500 for the router replacement if you
don’t have one.
The good news is that once you are newly connected,
Safaricom promises you cumulative rewards amounting to the installation cost
(Ksh 3,000). It may take up to 6 months to claim your reward in full. However,
you’ll forfeit the reward if you fail to continue paying for the subscription.
How to Pay for Safaricom Home Fibre
You can opt to pay for your fibre service using the
Safaricom home fibre paybillnumber 150501.
Here are the steps to follow:
- Access
MPESA on your phone
- Choose
Lipa na MPESA
- Select
paybill and enter 150501 as the business number
- On
the account option, enter your fibre account number (one given during
installation)
- Enter
your package subscription amount
- Input
your MPESA pin
- Confirm
the details you’ve provided before pressing OK
- Wait
to receive an MPESA message confirming the home fibre repayment
Safaricom Home Fibre Fair Usage Policy
According to Safaricom, they reserve the right to use the
Home Fiber Usage Policy (FUP) to manage their network and maintain healthy
customer service. The service is, however, subject to change and is restricted
to use in the following areas:
- Single
residential units
- Private
domestic houses
- Physical
address
In that case, you cannot use the service in any manner not
specified by the service provider or one that Contravenes Safaricom’s Terms
And Conditions.
Safaricom Home Fibre Contacts
In case of any Safaricom home fibre issues, inquiries, or
complaints, you can reach out to the Safaricom fibre customer desk using any of
these routes:
- Safaricom
home fibre customer care number: 100 / 400
- Twitter:
@Safaricom_care / @SafaricomPLC
- Email: Safaricomhome@Safaricom.co.ke
People Also Ask (FAQ)
1. Is Safaricom Fibre in My Area?
You can confirm if you are within the Safaricom home fibre
zones by dialling *400# and following the steps. You can also visit the nearest
Safaricom shop or sales agent near you to inquire. Alternatively, you can
visit Internet.Safaricom.co.ke and
check if your area is within the Home Fibre zone.
2. Is Safaricom Home Fiber Unlimited?
Safaricom home fibre packages come with a fair usage limit.
Once you deplete your limit, the speed drops significantly until your next
subscription, but the Internet is not cut off. So, you could argue that the
Internet is unlimited even though it doesn’t fit with the definition of
unlimited.
3. How Do I Pay for My Safaricom Home Fibre Subscription?
Paying for Safaricom fibre service is simple. You can follow
the following prompts:
- Go
to the MPESA menu
- Select
Lipa na MPESA
- Enter
Safaricom home fibre paybill number 150501
- Input
your fibre account number
- Enter
the package amount
- Enter
your MPESA pin, confirm the details, and press ok
4. How Much Can I Pay for Safaricom Home Fibre Installation?
New home fibre installations cost Ksh 3,000 and an
additional subscription amount, depending on the package you choose. However,
if you are relocating, you’ll pay Ksh 6,500 for the rooter replacement if you
have none.
5. Is 5 Mbps fast?
5 Mbps is not very fast but decent enough to stream music,
watch videos, access social media, and surf the Internet. However, if you want
to do more and enjoy a buffer-free streaming experience, take online classes or
connect to live CCTV, you should upgrade your packages to at least 8 Mbps.
6. What Should I Do If I Forget My Fibre Account Number?
If you misplace or can’t remember your fibre home account
number, you can recover it by visiting any Safaricom shop near you.
Alternatively, you can use the fibre home helpline on your router for quick
help.
Closing Remarks On Safaricom Home Fibre Packages!
In general, Safaricom offers different plans and packages
for their Home Fibre service, making them affordable to all. You need to match
yourself with a plan and package that meets your home internet needs. But
overall, the speed is something that very few home internet service providers
can match.