Airtel Kenya has welcomed and fully supported the decision by the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) to further reduce Mobile Termination Rates (MTR) from KES 0.58 per minute to KES 0.41 per minute, effective March 1, 2024.
Mr. Ashish Malhotra, the Managing Director of Airtel Kenya, commented on this proactive move by the CA, stating, “We welcome and endorse the reduction of the Mobile Termination Rates, and as a result I am happy to announce reduction in the price points of Weekly and monthly Voice bundles. With this reduction, the bundles not only become more affordable but also brings in the convenience of having to buy one bundle for a longer duration where customers can Talk/Text bila worries to any Network.”
The reduction in MTR reflects a commitment by the CA to fostering affordable communication and seamless connectivity for the benefit of all Kenyan consumers.
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Mr. Malhotra further added, “Historically, high termination rates have presented challenges for service providers in delivering flexible and affordable call rates across networks. Therefore, we hope that MTRs will continue to decrease for the utmost benefit of consumers.”
In line with Airtel’s commitment to enhancing communication accessibility, the company has been actively expanding its network to enhance capacity, coverage, and quality.
“From Dec 2023 till now, we have deployed over 300 new sites, bringing our total tally of sites across the country to over 3700. This expansion underscores our dedication to providing superior services to our customers,” said Mr. Malhotra.
To take advantage of the reduced MTR, Airtel has revamped its Tubonge AllNet and Tubonge On Net plans.
See below for a breakdown of the plans:
New Tubonge AllNet plans:
*The Tubonge AllNet Plans also come with Free Airtel to Airtel calls, with a fair usage policy of 50 minutes per day. *The PAYG rates for customers not using a bundle shall be KES 2.2+taxes per minute
New Tubonge On Net plans:
*The PAYG rates for customers not using a bundle shall be KES 2.2+taxes per minute
Prisca Murigu, the Marketing Director of Airtel Kenya, commented on the new plans, saying, “We are delighted to introduce Airtel’s revamped Tubonge AllNet and Tubonge On Net plans, designed to deliver more affordability, flexibility and value to our customers in light of the reduced MTRs. Our weekly Tubonge AllNet bundle is now KES 80 for 100 minutes and 100 SMS across networks, while the monthly bundle is KES 250 for 300 minutes and 300 SMS. For Tubonge On Net, the weekly bundle is KES 50 for 100 daily minutes and SMS, and the monthly is KES 150 for 100 daily minutes and SMS.”
This proactive move by Airtel Kenya demonstrates the company’s commitment to providing affordable and accessible communication services to its customers, further enhancing the overall telecommunications landscape in Kenya.
