This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
July 8, 2020 - Nairobi, Kenya - Safaricom has announced the launch of an Android TV Box, a move aimed at increasing adoption of its Home Fibre service.
The Android TV Box allows customers to stream content from popular services like YouTube, Netflix, and ShowMax, and also enables wireless projection of smartphone and laptop screens to the TV.
According to Peter Ndegwa, CEO of Safaricom, the Home Fibre service has been well-received, but the lack of a feature to directly stream content from the internet was a challenge for potential customers. The Android TV Box now empowers customers to connect any TV to the internet, opening up a world of endless entertainment options.
The Android TV Box is available at Safaricom Shops and on Masoko for a Sh6,999 offer with no monthly costs. It is a 'plug and play' device that can support up to 4K HD resolution and can be controlled using voice commands.
With the introduction of the Android TV Box, Safaricom aims to ease the transition of homes to online entertainment, helping them keep up with their favourite TV channels online.
