Equitel made history today by becoming the first Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) in Africa to roll out 5G services. Teaming up with Airtel, Equitel has launched 5G services in more than 370 locations nationwide, covering major towns like Mombasa, Nakuru, Nairobi, Athi River, Kisumu, Kakamega, Siaya, Eldoret, and Bungoma, among others.

In a joint statement with its partner network, Equitel announced plans to expand 5G services to densely populated areas such as residential neighborhoods, shopping centers, and central business districts. Equitel, renowned as Kenya’s leading mobile banking channel, focuses on providing customers with unparalleled convenience, accessibility, affordability, and ease of transacting through various banking channels. Users can send money from Equitel-to-Equitel lines for free and pay for goods and services through the One Equity Till Number at over 1 million merchants nationwide at no cost.

Moreover, Equitel’s “my life” platform offers customers access to informative content directly from their phones, addressing their everyday needs and enhancing their quality of life. The company is committed to delivering a superior connectivity experience, highlighted by the introduction of enticing data bundle offers. To celebrate this milestone, Equitel will provide a 100% bonus on data bundles every Wednesday and Friday.

For customers to enjoy Equitel’s 5G services, they need a 5G-capable device supported by a 4G-LTE SIM card.