Airtel leads the market with three MVNOs on its network

By standard reporter

Kenya: Bharti Airtel has opened a new chapter in the local telecoms industry with the announcement that it will host three mobile virtual network operators, (MVNOs) on its Kenyan network.

The telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa expressed delight to be the mobile operator pioneering the innovation in the Kenyan Telecoms Industry.

A statement from the company clarified that the MVNO services would run on the unused capacity on its network, ensuring that it maintains a seamless quality experience for its consumers.

Differentiation agenda

Airtel Kenya Managing Director Shivan Bhargava lauded the Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) for the bold move. He said the launch of MVNOs is in line with Airtel Kenya’s innovation and differentiation agenda.

“We believe that the entry of the MVNOs into the market will stimulate and sustain overall market growth through a new range of innovative products and service propositions that will give more choice and value to Kenyans,” said Bhargava in a statement.

“Additionally, their entry into the market will increase the uptake of mobile services in key segments such as mobile commerce and data thereby accelerating the inclusion of all Kenyans into the mobile revolution for sustained economic development of the country.”

The move follows the announcement by CAK Director General Francis Wangusi that a number of firms have been licensed to operate as the first MVNOs in Kenya.