Airtel Africa PLC announced on Monday (July 25), the acquisition of 60 megahertz of spectrum in the 2600 MHz band in Kenya. According to the company, the overall investment was US$40 million for a 15-year license.

The newly acquired spectrum will support the expansion of the company’s 4G mobile network capacity in Kenya, both for mobile data and fixed wireless home broadband. They will also enable the operator to roll out 5G in the country soon.

For more information, please see https://www.ecofinagency.com/telecom/2507-43760-kenya-airtel-africa-acquires-additional-60-mhz-spectrum-for-4g-expansion-and-5g-rollout