Kenya: Orange’s Calling Rates to Remain Unchanged

By Staff Writer

Nairobi--- Integrated Telecommunications Services Provider Telkom Kenya Wednesday confirmed that it will maintain its existing local calling rates at KSh 2 for on net calls and KSh 4 for off net calls.

 In a press release issued to newsrooms, Telkom Kenya CEO Mickael Ghossein also announced that its promotion dubbed Usinyamaze revamped is now a permanent tariff that will enable Orange mobile customers to continue to make free on net calls between 10 am to 5 pm as well as calls at KSh 1 from 5 pm to 10 am, for a monthly flat rate of KSh 100.

 For its Orange Wireless customers, the tariff remains at KSh 2 for on net calls and KSh 4 off net, while for a KSh 100 monthly subscription they will continue to enjoy free calls from 7 pm to 7 am.

 “In view of the current regulatory environment and existing market dynamics, Orange wishes to confirm its decision to maintain its existing local tariffs.  In addition,  we continue to closely monitor the FOREX rates and are in consultation with international mobile telecommunication operators in order to mitigate any possible effect the current performance of the shilling could have on our international calling rates,” Ghossein added.

 The CEO further affirmed the company’s continued focus towards enhanced customer care and improved network coverage to suit the growing demand for its services in the country.

 “Our unique offers have continuously set us apart from the competition, with the ongoing network upgrade and increased customer focus, we are confident that we will continue growing our customer base in the coming months,” said Michael Ghossein.

 The latest Quarterly Statistics Report released by the industry regulator, the Communications Commission of Kenya, shows that Orange had registered a positive gain in its subscriber numbers. The company’s share grew to 10.7 per cent by June 2011 as compared to 8.5 per cent at the close of 2010.