{"id":6631,"date":"2026-10-08T13:22:41","date_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:22:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6631"},"modified":"2026-10-08T13:22:41","modified_gmt":"2026-10-08T13:22:41","slug":"safaricom-unveils-sd-wan-service-from-ksh9500-helping-multi-branch-businesses-stay-connected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/livenation254.com\/?p=6631","title":{"rendered":"Safaricom Unveils SD-WAN Service from KSh9,500, Helping Multi-Branch Businesses Stay Connected"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Safaricom Unveils SD-WAN Service from KSh9,500, Helping Multi-Branch Businesses Stay Connected<\/h1>\n<\/blockquote>\n
By Jeff Kizzilah Digital Editor\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/pre>\n
NAIROBI, October 8, 2026<\/strong> \u2014 Safaricom has launched a managed Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) service designed to help businesses with multiple branches operate their connectivity as one centrally managed network.<\/p>\n
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The new service starts at KSh9,500 per month per branch<\/strong> on a 36-month contract, with equipment, software, maintenance and 24\/7 support included, eliminating the need for businesses to make an upfront investment in hardware.<\/p>\n
One network, multiple connections<\/h3>\n
Safaricom says the service is designed to address connectivity challenges faced by businesses operating across branches, depots and clinics, where a single failed connection can disrupt payment terminals, teller services, stock systems and other critical operations.<\/p>\n
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The SD-WAN technology combines different connectivity options\u2014including fibre, 4G, 5G, broadband, dedicated internet access and MPLS\u2014into one centrally managed network.<\/p>\n
When one connection fails, traffic can automatically switch to a backup link, while available connections can also be balanced during normal operations. This helps businesses keep critical services running while making better use of secondary connections.<\/p>\n
The service also prioritises important applications such as customer payments and video calls over non-essential browsing, while built-in security and threat protection reduces the need for separate firewall hardware at every branch.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor a business with several branches, a single connection failure can stop sales, leave staff unable to reach the systems they need and keep customers waiting. Our SD-WAN service brings those connections under one managed network for a predictable monthly fee, so businesses can expand without a large upfront investment in hardware, with Safaricom providing the support,\u201d said Peter Ndegwa, CEO, Safaricom PLC.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Three plans available<\/h3>\n
Safaricom is offering Basic Plus, Standard Plus and Advanced Plus<\/strong> packages on 12-, 24- and 36-month contracts.<\/p>\n
The Basic Plus<\/strong> package costs KSh9,500 per month per branch and KSh29,500 per month for headquarters equipment on a 36-month contract.<\/p>\n
The Standard Plus<\/strong> plan costs KSh14,100 per month per branch and KSh30,400 for headquarters, while the Advanced Plus<\/strong> headquarters package starts at KSh67,100 per month.<\/p>\n
Safaricom says longer contracts significantly reduce monthly costs. For example, a Basic Plus branch costs KSh19,800 per month on a 12-month contract compared with KSh9,500 on a 36-month contract.<\/p>\n
The service targets medium-sized businesses with distributed operations, including banks, retailers, distributors, manufacturers and clinic chains.<\/p>\n
Through its Ready Mobility<\/strong> offering, businesses can also open new branches using 4G or 5G where coverage is available, before adding fibre as their operations expand.<\/p>\n
Businesses can retain existing connections from other providers, while a central dashboard allows IT teams to monitor the health and speed of every site. Safaricom engineers in Kenya will provide round-the-clock monitoring and support.<\/p>\n
The SD-WAN fee is separate from connectivity, with the final package and network design determined by each customer’s requirements.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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