Safaricom has finally unveiled it’s much anticipated set top box that will compete with Zuku by offering Digital TV and Data via 4G connection. Dubbed as the “theBIGbox”, users will enjoy internet connection speeds of up to 3G/4G for covered areas, create a wireless hotspot that can be utilized by different data enabled devices, free youtube streaming for the first 3months, 30 plus free to air channels, TV recording capabilities and USB media playback. The “theBIGbox” which can be purchased from any safaricom outlet, utilizes the normal outdoor antennae just like GoTV and StarTimes. Safaricom Set Top Box “theBIGbox” Pricing
| Payment | Price | Installments | Internet Bundle | Free YouTube |
| Easy Payment Plan | KSHS.4,999 | KSHS.999 for six months | 6 GB Bundle free per month for 6 months | YES |
| One-Off Payment | KSHS.9,999 | N/A | 6 GB Bundle free per month for 6 months | YES |
Safaricom Set Top Box “theBIGbox” TV Channels
| K24 | CITIZEN |
| KTN | NTV |
| KINGDOM TV | EXPRESS LIVE TV |
| HOPE TV | KISS TV |
| FAMILY TV | YOUTH TV |
| QTV | 3STONES TV |
| KASS TV | TV EVOLUTION |
| GETV | EATV |
| PROPERTY TV | SAYARI TV |
| FOUNDAIN TV | BAZAAR TV |
| VISION TV | KAABA TV |
| DOVE TV | U TV |
| GOD TV | ITV |
| KBC | WTV |
| GBS | EDU TV |
| BUNGE TV | LVTV |
| GOR TV | SENATE TV |
| AVIATION TV | REVIVAL TV |
| DREAM TV | JOY TV |
| MBN TV | ADVENTIST TV |
| DELIVERANCE TV | TIMES TV |
| WEST TV | DAYSTAR TV |
Safaricom Set Top Box “theBIGbox” Data Bundles Plan
| Price | Bundle | Validity |
| KSHS.999 | 6GB | 30 days |
| KSHS.1,500 | 10GB | 30 days |
| KSHS.2,000 | 20GB | 30 days |
| KSHS.4,000 | 50GB | 30 days |
How to pay for Safaricom set top box
You can pay monthly subscription charges by dialing *422# or by accessing the Safaricom bundle webpage
