Safaricom was created in 1975 and is the leading mobile network provider in Kenya. It is part owned by the Government but in 2000 Vodafone acquired a 40% interest. It offers some programs that are particularly sensitive to the low income of many or most subscribers.
Headquarters: Nairobi, Kenya
Type of wireless networks and frequencies Safaricom operates on:
- 4G / LTE
Subscribers: 12 Million
Website: safaricom.co.ke
Mobile equipment brands marketed by Safaricom:
- Blackberry
- Sony Ericsson
- Samsung
- Huawei
- Nokia
- LG
Countries around the world where the Safaricom brand is present:
- Kenya