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Safaricom launches 5G, changes tack as costly phones hinder uptake

Safaricom reckons targeting areas previously not covered by its fibre network could boost the rollout of 5G.

Safaricom will target residences and commercial offices in areas that are not currently served by its fibre network as it rolls out its new high-speed internet.

The telco will Thursday, October 26 commercially launch Kenya's first fifth-generation (5G) mobile internet services after a successful pilot last year.

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