Telkom unveils data package allowing free calls on network

The unveiling of Telkom Kenya's new corporate identity at Radisson Blu hotel in Nairobi on June 6, 2017. FILE PHOTO | NMG 

In Summary

• The package dubbed "Freedom bundles" also enables Telkom subscribers to make calls to other networks at Sh2 per minute.
• Subscribers must, however, have a valid "Freedom" bundle and a data balance of not less than 1GB to enjoy the service.

By BONFACE OTIENO
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Telkom Kenya has unveiled a new data package that grants subscribers free calls, free WhatsApp and free SMSes within its own network.

The package dubbed "Freedom bundles" also enables Telkom subscribers to make calls to other networks at Sh2 per minute.

Subscribers must, however, have a valid "Freedom" bundle and a data balance of not less than 1GB to enjoy the service.

“We continue to monitor and review our customer experience, to make it more engaging and superior in quality. We will also continue to develop communication solutions that meet the productivity and lifestyle needs of our growing subscriber base.

'Stress-free'

"The Freedom bundle can best be described as a stress-free offering that allows our customers more flexibility and choice, while using our services,” said Telkom’s Chief Executive Officer Aldo Mareuse.

“With this service, they can turn their mobile phones into fully functional personal integrated communication devices.”

The products enables Telkom subscribers to purchase a monthly 10GB (gigabyte) bundle at Sh1,999, a weekly 200MB bundle at Sh99, and a daily 100MB bundle at Sh39.

The telco’s subscribers can also buy a 20GB bundle at Sh2,999, a weekly 500MB bundle at Sh199 and a three-day auto-renewed 100MB bundle at Sh49.

They can also subscribe to a weekly 1GB data at Sh249 and a monthly 6GB,4GB and 1.5GB bundles at Sh1499, Sh999 and 499 respectively.