Fibre or Starlink in Kenya (2026): an honest price comparison

Starlink changed home internet in Kenya: a household far from any cable can now get fast internet by putting a dish on the roof. We sell fibre, so we have an interest in this comparison, which is why every Starlink figure below is taken from Starlink's own Kenya website as published on 6 October 2026, and why we say plainly where Starlink is the better choice.

What Starlink costs in Kenya

• Residential Lite: from KES 4,000 a month, which Starlink describes as up to 200 Mbps for everyday home use
• Residential: from KES 6,500 a month
• Hardware: from KES 6,750 in selected areas, according to Starlink; the price depends on where you are and which kit you choose

Starlink states that speeds are not guaranteed and are slower during times of congestion, and it offers a 30-day trial with a full refund. Prices change, so check starlink.com before you buy.

What fibre from us costs

• Starter, 5 Mbps: KES 1,500 a month
• Family, 10 Mbps: KES 2,000 a month
• Power, 15 Mbps: KES 3,500 a month
• Ultra, 30 Mbps: KES 4,000 a month

Every package includes a WiFi router and installation support, so there is no hardware to buy, and coverage is confirmed by a site survey before you commit.

Speed: where Starlink leads

On advertised peak speed, Starlink Residential Lite offers far more than our 30 Mbps Ultra package at the same KES 4,000 a month. If your household genuinely needs very high download speeds and you accept that they vary, that is a real advantage, and we will not pretend otherwise.

Consistency, delay and weather: where fibre leads

Fibre runs through a cable to your building, so it is not shared with everyone under the same patch of sky and is not affected by heavy rain or obstructions such as trees. The delay between sending and receiving is also lower on fibre than on satellite, which is what video calls, online gaming and remote desktop work feel most.

Cost to start

Fibre starts at KES 1,500 a month with nothing to buy. Starlink starts at KES 4,000 a month plus the hardware. For a small household that mostly browses and streams, fibre is the cheaper way in; for a household that needs the top speed, the comparison is closer.

Support and repairs

A fault on our fibre is ours to find and fix, by our own technicians working on Kenyan sites, and our support line stays open around the clock for existing clients. With Starlink, the hardware is yours to set up and look after, and support is through Starlink and its authorised resellers.

Which should you choose?

• Fibre reaches your building: fibre is usually the better value and the steadier connection
• Fibre does not reach you and is not coming soon: Starlink is very likely your best option
• A business that cannot be offline: use both, with fibre as the main line and satellite or wireless as the backup

Not sure whether fibre reaches you? Check our coverage pages or book a site survey; if your building cannot be served, the survey will tell you before you have paid anything.