An eSIM plan that connects directly to a destination country's own network, rather than routing through international roaming agreements.
A local Kenya eSIM connects directly to Safaricom or Airtel's network as a local subscriber, which is usually cheaper and faster than a roaming-based plan. Most Kenya-focused eSIM providers sell local eSIMs specifically for this reason.
4G / LTE
The mobile data standard that provides most of Kenya's everyday browsing, streaming, and navigation speeds.
5G
The newest mobile data standard, currently limited mostly to Nairobi and other major Kenyan cities.
Airtel Kenya
Kenya's second-largest mobile network, strong in cities but with materially less rural and national-park coverage than Safaricom.
APN (Access Point Name)
The network gateway settings a phone uses to connect to mobile data — usually automatic, but sometimes needs manual entry.
Carrier Lock (SIM Lock)
A restriction that ties a phone to a single carrier, which can prevent installing a different eSIM.
Coverage Map
A visual representation of where a carrier's network signal reaches, often shown by strength or generation (4G/5G/3G).