October 3, 2003
Posted to the web October 3, 2003
Isaac Esipisu - Nairobi

Mobile telephone service provider, Safaricom, has launched an Internet and e-mail service for both business and personal use.

The service to be provided in partnership with Internet service provider, Wananchi Online, enables subscribers to send and receive e-mails and browse the Internet using mobile phones or a computer over the Safaricom network.

Mobile phone and computer users with data enabled sim cards and a data cable will be able to access the Internet from any part of the country covered by the Safaricom network.

"With Safaricom On-line people will be able to work from home, in the field, hotels or airport lounges and constantly keep in touch with the office, colleagues and information sources," the Safaricom Chief Executive, Michael Joseph said.

Pre-paid customers will pay Sh10 per minute while post-paid subscribers will pay Sh7 per minute, based on per second billing.

Joseph said Safaricom On-line will allow customers to connect to the Internet through their mobile phones, giving them full access to the web wherever they are.

Continued @ All Africa