Safaricom launches new tariff system

Nairobi(IT News Africa)-Telecoms giant Safaricom has launched a tariff system that allows its subscribers to benefit from discounts based on time of calling and location.

The tariff, branded Supa Ongea, is backed by a technology known as Dynamic Discounting Service (DDS), and presents another ground-breaking innovation from Safaricom.

“This great invention will give our prepay customers real value for money through exciting discounts in these tough economic times when everyone is looking for authentic bargains,” said Michael Joseph, Safaricom chief executive officer in a statement.

The tariff, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives subscribers various discounts on the go, depending on their location and the time of calling.

By Brian Adero