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    WiFi Billing System in Kenya: Pricing, Features & What to Expect

    How much does a WiFi billing system cost in Kenya? This guide covers hotspot billing pricing, features, and what Kenyan WiFi operators need to run a profitable network.

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    Jasiyo Team

    Published 28 February 2026

    What Is a WiFi Billing System?

    A WiFi billing system controls access to your hotspot network and collects payments from users. When a customer connects to your WiFi, they're redirected to a login page where they select a package and pay โ€” usually via M-Pesa. The system then grants access for the duration of their package.

    WiFi Billing System Pricing in Kenya

    Pricing for WiFi billing systems in Kenya varies widely:

    • Free open-source options โ€” no licensing cost but require self-hosting and technical setup
    • Revenue share models โ€” typically 5โ€“8% of hotspot revenue
    • Per-subscriber models โ€” KSh 35โ€“60 per active subscriber per month
    • Flat monthly fees โ€” KSh 2,000โ€“10,000 depending on subscriber limits

    Jasiyo's hotspot plan charges 5% of revenue โ€” meaning you only pay when you earn.

    Key Features to Look For

    • M-Pesa STK Push for instant payment at the hotspot login page
    • MikroTik Hotspot integration for automatic access control
    • Voucher generation for prepaid access codes
    • Bandwidth throttling per package
    • Usage reports and revenue dashboards

    Free WiFi Billing Systems in Kenya โ€” Are They Worth It?

    Free systems exist but come with trade-offs. They require you to host and maintain your own server, handle updates yourself, and often lack M-Pesa integration out of the box. For a small operator testing the market, they're a starting point. For a growing business, the management overhead quickly outweighs the cost savings.

    Setting Up a WiFi Billing System in Kenya

    The basic setup involves your MikroTik router, a billing platform account, and your M-Pesa Paybill or Till number. A cloud-based system like Jasiyo can be fully configured in a few hours without needing a dedicated server.

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