Habari

What Habari does

Habari is a Tanzanian internet service provider headquartered in Arusha, founded in 1994 (originally as Habari Node) and rebranded to Habari in July 2024. The company operates a hybrid network combining fiber optic, DSL, and fixed wireless infrastructure, including solar-powered tower deployments that extend service into rural and underserved areas. Its core connectivity products are split across two brands: Habari Max, an unlimited residential home WiFi service priced from TZS 60,000/month (10–15 Mbps tiers up to 30 Mbps), and Habari Node, a corporate broadband portfolio of dedicated business lines from 6 Mbps to 50 Mbps at TZS 145,000–825,000/month plus custom enterprise plans. Coverage spans 7 Tanzanian regions (Arusha, Moshi, Mwanza, Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, and others), supported by 5 physical branch offices and a sales team that handles guided onboarding and doorstep installation.

Beyond connectivity, Habari monetizes a broader IT services portfolio on a subscription or recurring basis: domain registration (including accredited .TZ registrar status), tiered shared web hosting, SSD-powered cloud VPS hosting, SSL certificates (DV/OV/EV from RapidSSL, GeoTrust, Symantec), MPLS multi-site networking, system setup and structured cabling, website development, and the PayTan payroll and HRM software platform (with biometric and accounting integrations). Go-to-market combines direct sales, a self-service hosting portal, mobile-money payment distribution (M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Mix by Yas, CRDB, NMB), and digital marketing across website, social, and event sponsorship. Reported customer base is 3,000+ across all services.

In late 2024, Habari was acquired by Kenyan ISP Mawingu as Mawingu's first cross-border expansion; Mawingu subsequently raised a $20M Series C in 2025 and has stated a goal of reaching 1 million East Africans by 2028, positioning Habari as the Tanzanian anchor of a regional connectivity roll-out. The company's revenue model is predominantly subscription recurring across consumer broadband, corporate broadband, hosting, VPS, and software, supplemented by professional services revenue from system setup and website projects.

Name

Habari

Legal name

Habari Node Limited

Website

https://habari.co.tz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Habari is a Tanzanian internet service provider offering residential Habari Max and corporate Habari Node broadband across 7 regions, alongside hosting, cloud VPS, MPLS, and PayTan payroll/HRM software; acquired by Kenyan ISP Mawingu in late 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Internet Service Provider

NAICS

Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications (except Satellite) (5171), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (5182)

SIC

Computer Communications Equipment (3576), Services-Telephone Interconnect Systems (7385)

akta.pro primary industry

Cloud‑Managed Wi‑Fi Platforms (WLANaaS) (HDAFACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid Cloud DR/BC & High Availability (HDABAMAI)

Keywords

• Internet service provider
• Broadband connectivity
• Web hosting services
• Cloud VPS hosting
• Payroll HRM software

Headquarters

HQ city

Arusha

HQ country

Tanzania

HQ region

Africa

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Provision (Residential): Monthly subscription fees for Habari Max home WiFi plans providing unlimited internet to households. Customers pay recurring monthly fees with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual billing. Equipment deposits are refundable upon service termination.
2. Corporate Broadband Services: Dedicated internet plans for businesses under the Habari Node brand. Enterprise-grade connectivity with various speed tiers and pricing. Includes professional installation and dedicated support.
3. Domain Registration: Registration and management of domain names including .tz domains and international domains (.com, .org, .info, etc.). Habari is an accredited .TZ registrar.
4. Web Hosting Services: Shared hosting packages ranging from basic to premium tiers with features including SSD storage, email accounts, databases, and cPanel control panel. Free .tz domain included with some plans.
5. SSL Certificates: Security certificates including Domain Validation (DV), Organization Validation (OV), and Extended Validation (EV) SSL certificates, as well as Wildcard SSL options from brands including RapidSSL, GeoTrust, and Symantec.
6. Cloud VPS Hosting: Virtual private server hosting with tiered plans offering varying CPU, RAM, storage, and bandwidth configurations. All plans include full root access and SSD storage.
7. PayTan Payroll & HRM Software: Payroll and human resource management software solution for East African businesses. Features include salary processing, statutory reporting, biometric integration, and multi-company management. Available as cloud or on-premise deployment.
8. Website Development Services: Professional services for building, maintaining, and repairing websites. Includes design, development, SEO optimization, and ongoing maintenance support.
9. System Setup Services: IT infrastructure setup services including LAN/WAN configuration, structured cabling, server setup (Unix/Linux/Windows), metro fiber installation, public WiFi setup, and biometric system integration.
10. MPLS Services: Multiprotocol Label Switching network solutions providing stable, secure, high-speed office connectivity across multiple locations with quality of service management.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Habari is a Tanzanian internet service provider delivering broadband connectivity (home WiFi and corporate broadband), web and cloud hosting (VPS and shared hosting), domain and SSL services, MPLS networking, IT system setup, and the PayTan payroll and HRM software platform for businesses. The company operates its own hybrid fiber-wireless network infrastructure with solar-powered towers to serve residential and enterprise customers across Tanzania.

Product overview

Habari is a Tanzanian Internet Service Provider offering a comprehensive suite of connectivity and technology services. The core product portfolio consists of two main internet service brands: Habari Max (home WiFi) for residential customers providing unlimited affordable internet at speeds up to 30 Mbps, and Habari Node (corporate broadband) for business customers offering dedicated high-speed lines from 6 Mbps to 50 Mbps with enterprise-grade SLAs. Supporting the connectivity business, Habari provides complementary services including domain registration and web hosting (with free .tz domains), cloud VPS hosting, SSL certificates, MPLS networking, system setup services, and PayTan payroll/HRM software. The company operates across 7 regions in Tanzania (Arusha, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Kilimanjaro, Manyara, Mwanza, and Zanzibar) and was acquired by Kenyan ISP Mawingu in late 2024 as part of its East African expansion strategy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Habari Max (Home WiFi) Residential home WiFi broadband internet service providing wireless connectivity to households in Tanzania via Habari's hybrid fiber-wireless network.
• Habari Node (Corporate Broadband) Dedicated corporate broadband internet service offering high-capacity fixed wireless connectivity for businesses requiring reliable dedicated internet access.
• Domain & Hosting
• Cloud Services (VPS)
• PayTan (Payroll & HRM Software)
• SSL Certificates
• Website Services
• System Setup Services
• MPLS Service

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ customers served across Tanzania
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature3 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Airtel Tanzania: Airtel Tanzania is a major mobile operator offering home broadband and 4G data services that compete with Habari's residential internet offerings across the same regions.
• TTCL (Tanzania Telecommunication Company): TTCL is the state-owned incumbent operator offering fixed broadband and corporate leased lines across Tanzania, competing with Habari's fixed-line and enterprise connectivity products at scale.
• Halotel Tanzania (Viettel): Halotel is one of Tanzania's largest mobile operators and is expanding fixed data offerings, representing both a competitive threat and a potential partner for last-mile delivery into Habari's regions.
• Vodacom Tanzania: Vodacom Tanzania is the dominant mobile operator and is increasingly bundling fixed/home data products, creating competitive pressure on Habari Max and serving as a benchmark for mobile-money billing integration (M-Pesa).

Direct peers

• Mawingu Networks: Mawingu is the Kenyan ISP that acquired Habari in late 2024; it operates hybrid solar-powered fixed wireless networks targeting rural and underserved East African communities—the same business model, customer segment, and geography as Habari.
• SimbaNET Tanzania (now Liquid Telecom Tanzania): Liquid Telecom (formerly SimbaNET) provides corporate broadband, MPLS, and managed connectivity to Tanzanian enterprises, directly competing with Habari Node's B2B broadband and MPLS offerings.
• Yas Broadband (Yas Telecom): Yas is a Tanzanian fixed-wireless and fiber ISP offering home and business broadband in Dar es Salaam and other regions, directly overlapping with Habari Max and Habari Node's product set and pricing.
• Raha (Wananchi Group): Raha by Wananchi is a Tanzanian fiber-to-the-home and business ISP serving similar residential and SME segments as Habari, making it a direct competitor in Tanzania's urban broadband market.
• Smile Communications Tanzania: Smile Tanzania is a 4G LTE-based ISP offering home and business internet, competing directly with Habari Max's fixed wireless unlimited home plans.

Regional players

• AfricaOnline (Liquid Telecom subsidiary): AfricaOnline provides satellite and fixed internet across East Africa and is part of the Liquid Telecom group; relevant peer for Habari's enterprise and hosting/comms services in the regional East African market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Habari_Node
• Facebookfacebook.com/habari.isp
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/habari-node-plc
• Instagraminstagram.com/habariwifi
• TikToktiktok.com/@habariwifi

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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