Safaricom Home Fibre Packages from KES 800: 15Mbps and 20Mbps Plans
Most people assume you need at least KES 3,000 to get Safaricom Home Fibre, but that is not necessarily the case. Safaricom actually has several cheaper packages starting from as little as KES 800, although they are offered under different names from the main Home Fibre plans most people are familiar with.
These include WiFi Bamba, 15Mbps and 20Mbps packages, a dedicated 15Mbps plan for residents in government housing estates, as well as the Fibre Lite 15Mbps and 20Mbps packages.
The interesting part is that you can access these packages through a different USSD menu rather than the standard Home Fibre options. Here’s the code you need to dial and what each of these cheaper plans offers.
Unlocking Safaricom’s Hidden Wi-Fi Packages
If you want to access Safaricom’s hidden home internet packages, here’s how the process works:
- Dial *400# on your Safaricom line.
- Select Internet from the menu.
- On the next screen, choose Bamba Internet.
- You’ll be prompted to select your region.
- Next, choose your territory, followed by your estate, apartment, or residential area.
- If your location is eligible, the available hidden packages will be displayed.
- Complete the application and choose a convenient installation date for the Safaricom team to set up your connection.
Keep in mind that these packages are only available in selected estates and towns, so the options you see may vary depending on your location.
Looking at the bigger picture, Safaricom has chosen to keep these packages off its main website and marketing materials to avoid cannibalizing its higher price.
Hence, Safaricom has decided to limit these packages to specific estates and housing developments or customers who discover them through *400#.
I’m fortunate enough to live in an area where these plans are available, and several apartments in my neighbourhood qualify for them. In fact, I’m currently subscribed to the 20Mbps package, which was originally a 7Mbps plan before Safaricom upgraded speeds across its home internet offerings.
Having used it myself, I can confirm that these hidden packages are not just available on paper; they are actively being offered in select locations.
Technical Specs & Pricing Breakdown
| Product | Price (KES) | FUP Limit | Throttled Speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Bamba 15 Mbps | 1,600 | 500GB | 1Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Bamba 20 Mbps | 2,000 | 750GB | 1Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Bamba (Boma Yangu) 15 Mbps | 800 | 250GB | 1Mbps |
| Fibre Lite 15 Mbps | 1,500 | 1TB | 1Mbps |
| Fibre Lite 20 Mbps | 2,000 | 1TB | 1Mbps |
The FUP Verdict: While the KES 800 Boma Yangu tier acts as an excellent entry point for light users, the real value lies in the Fibre Lite packages. At KES 1,500, securing a 1TB Fair Usage Policy (FUP) limit comfortably accommodates a standard household's daily streaming and browsing needs. Once that 1TB cap is hit, speeds throttle down to a functional, albeit slow, 1Mbps. Compared to standard 5G Outdoor Unit (ODU) options currently on the market, this wired FUP limit offers highly competitive value per gigabyte.
Breakdown of the "Secret" Packages: Wi-Fi Bamba & Fibre Lite
The Wi-Fi Bamba & Boma Yangu Tiers
The cheapest package on the list is the KES 800 per month for 15 Mbps boma yangu. This one is strictly limited to the government housing estates.
The 15Mbps package will be suitable for most people, and it will handle standard Netflix streaming, light browsing, and social media scrolling. If there are many devices, the speeds might throttle.
The Fibre Lite Tiers
The speed boost across Safaricom’s entry-level fibre packages is hard to ignore because what used to be a 6Mbps Fibre Lite connection has now been upgraded to 15Mbps, while the 10Mbps plan has doubled to 20Mbps.
The same trend extends to the Boma Yangu packages, where the former 10Mbps tier now delivers 15Mbps. Even more notable, some of the oldest plans that previously offered just 5Mbps and 7Mbps have been bumped all the way up to 15Mbps and 20 Mbps, respectively, representing a significant leap in performance without a corresponding jump in price.
For most households, a 20Mbps connection at KES 2,000 per month will be more than enough for everyday tasks such as streaming, browsing, online classes, and video calls. If you live alone or have only a handful of devices connected at any given time, the 15Mbps package should also provide a smooth experience while helping you keep your monthly internet costs down.
Read Also: The Truth About Unlimited Internet in Kenya: Hidden Limits ISPs Don’t Tell You
Fair Usage Policy (FUP) & Throttled Speeds: The Catch
Here is where we now start seeing some differences between all the new packages. As you might have noticed, there are two 20Mbps packages, and that's because one of them carries a higher FUP than the other.
All the bamba and lite packages have a Fair Usage Policy. For starters, the WI-FI bamba 15Mbps has a FUP limit of 500GB, and once you exhaust the data, your speeds will be throttled all the way to 1Mbps.
The WI-FI bamba 20Mbps has a FUP limit of 750GB, and once you finish it, your speeds will be throttles ot 1Mbps.
The 15Mbps boma yangu has a FUP of only 250GB, and the speeds will be throttled to 1Mbps
The 15Mbps and 20Mbps fibre lite have a FUP limit of 1TB, and the speeds will be throttled to 1Mbps.
If you stream and download PlayStation games, including updates, and have numerous devices, I highly recommend the fibre lite 20Mbps package because it offers higher FUP than the 20Mbps Bamba package.
The Geographic Lock: Who is Actually Eligible?
Safaricom has made it very clear that not everyone is eligible for these packages, and that is why they are sort of hiding them.
To be eligible for these packages, you must live in a specific pre-approved estate or town.
To confirm this, dial *400#, select get internet, select WI-FI bamba, select your region, then select your territory, enter the name of your estate or apartment, and then select the date you want the installation to be done.
How Do These Compare to the Competition?
Safaricom upgraded these packages due to the competition that is coming from ISPs such as Savanna, which announced that with only KES 2,000, you can get 100Mbps, and also Airtel announced its plans to enter the home internet market, named Airtel Extreme.
This was an awakening for Safaricom because, honestly, their packages were too expensive, but right now, after the upgrade, they are more flexible, and they cater to everyone.
Also, Safaricom was worried that it could lose most of its subscribers to other ISPs and that something had to be done to retain its subscribers.
Conclusion
Key Takeaways
A KES 800 Entry Point for Home Fibre:
Perhaps the most surprising part of Safaricom’s hidden lineup is just how affordable some of the plans are. The Boma Yangu 15Mbps package costs only KES 800 per month and comes with a 250GB monthly allocation, making it one of the cheapest ways to get a fixed home internet connection in Kenya.
You Won’t Find Them on Safaricom’s Website:
Unlike Safaricom’s mainstream fibre plans, these packages are not listed on the company's website or heavily marketed. Instead, interested customers must dial *400# using their registered Safaricom line to check whether their location qualifies and to begin the subscription process.
A Fair Usage Policy Still Applies:
The lower monthly prices come with a catch. Once you exhaust your allocated monthly data bundle, which varies from 250GB to 1TB depending on the package, your connection is throttled to 1Mbps for the rest of the billing cycle.
While basic browsing and messaging remain possible, activities such as HD streaming and large downloads become noticeably slower.
Availability Depends on Where You Live:
These plans are not available nationwide. Safaricom has limited them to selected estates, apartment blocks, and specific locations where the company has chosen to offer the service.
As a result, eligibility is determined by your address, meaning two customers in the same town may have access to different package options.
Ultimately, it’s very important to check if you are eligible by dialing *400#, and this is especially for users who are willing to manage a 500 GB-1 TB monthly data cap in exchange for halving their monthly internet bill.
