Safaricom Speed Test - Test Your Speed
Test your Safaricom internet speed in Kenya
www.safaricom.co.keSafaricom is Kenya's largest telecommunications company, controlling approximately 65.7% of the market with about 47 million subscribers. The company offers home fibre internet with speeds from 15 Mbps to 1 Gbps across major Kenyan cities. Safaricom also operates 4G and 5G mobile networks. Test your Safaricom connection to measure actual download, upload, and latency performance.
About Safaricom
Safaricom was founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Telkom Kenya and is headquartered at Safaricom House in Nairobi. Vodafone Group acquired a 40% stake in May 2000, and Safaricom went public on the Nairobi Securities Exchange in 2008. The company is best known for M-Pesa, the mobile money platform used by millions across Africa.
Safaricom provides mobile voice, mobile data, fibre-to-the-home broadband, M-Pesa financial services, and enterprise solutions. The company serves approximately 47 million subscribers and controls about 65.7% of the Kenyan telecom market.
Safaricom Plans and Services
Safaricom offers several internet plans across different technologies and price points.
Safaricom Home Fibre plans range from KES 2,999 per month for Bronze at 15 Mbps to KES 20,000 per month for Platinum at 1 Gbps. Silver at 30 Mbps costs KES 4,100 per month. Gold at 80 Mbps costs KES 6,299 per month.
In August 2025, Safaricom offered a 25% discount bringing the Bronze plan down to KES 2,249 and the Gold plan to KES 4,724 for new customers. The service is available in Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika, Bungoma, Kitale, Nyeri, and Nanyuki. Pay-as-you-go hourly, daily, and weekly options are also available.
Safaricom Internet Plans
| Plan | Speed | Price | Features |
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| Bronze 15 Mbps fiber | 15 Mbps | KES 2,999/month |
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| Silver 30 Mbps fiber | 30 Mbps | KES 4,100/month |
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| Gold 80 Mbps fiber | 80 Mbps | KES 6,299/month |
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| Platinum 1 Gbps fiber | 1000 Mbps | KES 20,000/month |
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Prices and availability may vary by location. Contact Safaricom for current offers.
Test Your Safaricom Speed
Run a free speed test to check if Safaricom delivers the speeds you are paying for. Test during peak evening hours for the most realistic results. Compare your results against Safaricom advertised speeds above.
Safaricom Speed Test FAQ
How fast is Safaricom Home Fibre?
Safaricom Home Fibre speeds range from 15 Mbps on the Bronze plan to 1 Gbps on the Platinum plan. The Bronze plan at 15 Mbps is suitable for basic browsing and email. Silver at 30 Mbps supports HD streaming. Gold at 80 Mbps handles multiple devices streaming simultaneously. Platinum at 1 Gbps is the fastest home internet option in Kenya. Actual speeds depend on network conditions and the number of connected devices. Run a speed test to check your performance.
How do I test my Safaricom speed?
Use the speed test tool on this page to measure your Safaricom download speed, upload speed, and ping latency. For fibre connections, connect your device directly to the router using an ethernet cable for the most accurate results. For mobile speed tests on Safaricom 4G or 5G, ensure strong signal strength and close background applications. The test completes in approximately 30 seconds and shows your current connection performance.
Where is Safaricom Home Fibre available?
Safaricom Home Fibre is available in major Kenyan cities and towns including Nairobi, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Thika, Bungoma, Kitale, Nyeri, and Nanyuki. Coverage is expanding to additional towns across Kenya. Availability depends on fibre infrastructure deployment at your specific address. Check the Safaricom website or visit a Safaricom shop to verify if Home Fibre covers your location. Where fibre is not available, Safaricom mobile data provides an alternative.
Does Safaricom offer pay-as-you-go fibre?
Yes, Safaricom introduced flexible pay-as-you-go fibre options including hourly, daily, and weekly plans for customers who prefer short-term internet access. This gives customers the flexibility to pay only for the internet they need without committing to a full monthly subscription. Monthly plans start at KES 2,999 for the Bronze 15 Mbps package. The pay-as-you-go model is designed for users with irregular internet needs or those who want to try the service before committing to a monthly plan.