Fair, Transparent ISP Billing in Kenyan Shillings
No setup fees. No recurring monthly invoices. No tier lock-ins. RhoBill charges a flat 2% platform fee only when you withdraw settled revenue to M-Pesa.
Total monthly subscriber collections from Wi-Fi vouchers and FTTH PPPoE accounts.
Plus KES 0 setup fee, KES 0 per-router fee, and zero contract lock-ins.
RhoBill vs. Legacy RADIUS Software
See why forward-thinking Kenyan WISPs and FTTH providers are switching from overpriced legacy billing boxes.
| Capability / Feature | RhoBill Kenya | Legacy Billing Software |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly Recurring Software License | KES 0.00 (Free Forever) | KES 10,000 – 35,000 / month |
| Initial Setup & Server Provisioning Fee | KES 0.00 (Self-service in 5 mins) | KES 20,000 – 50,000 upfront |
| Per-Router or Per-Concentrator License | Unlimited Routers Included | KES 2,000 – 5,000 / router / month |
| Active Subscriber / Voucher Limits | Unlimited Subscribers | Tiered (Extra cost per 500 users) |
| Safaricom M-Pesa STK Push Integration | Native & Automated (Zero Setup Fee) | Requires third-party SMS/Daraja plugin |
| Automated FreeRADIUS Fast-Path CoA | Instant packet disconnect on expiry | Manual router script polling / laggy |
| CGNAT Multi-Site Mesh Traversal | Encrypted WireGuard Mesh Included | Requires costly Public Static IPs |
| Pricing Model | 2.0% on wallet withdrawal only | Fixed monthly recurring invoice |
Official Safaricom M-Pesa Disbursal Tariffs
We believe in 100% accounting transparency. When you withdraw funds from your RhoBill tenant wallet, Safaricom deducts standard utility network fees with zero platform markup:
Pay to Mobile Phone (B2C)
Governed by Safaricom Send Money schedule: Free up to KES 100, capped at KES 108 for transactions up to KES 250,000.
Pay to Business Paybill (B2B)
Governed by Safaricom Business Paybill schedule: Free up to KES 100, capped at KES 52 for upstream bandwidth provider payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about billing, settlements, or fees? Here are the facts.
Why does RhoBill charge a percentage rather than a monthly subscription?
Kenyan WISPs and hotspot operators face fluctuating seasonal subscriber counts. A fixed monthly fee of KES 15,000 to KES 30,000 penalizes growing networks and rural operators during low seasons. With our 2% withdrawal model, you only pay when you collect money and withdraw to your M-Pesa wallet. If you make KES 0 in a month, you pay KES 0.
Are there any upfront setup or installation fees?
No. RhoBill is 100% self-service. You create an account, paste the one-line bootstrap command into your MikroTik terminal via WinBox, and your network is live within 5 minutes at zero initial cost.
Are there limits on how many MikroTik routers or subscribers I can connect?
No limits. You can connect unlimited MikroTik routers (CCRs, RB series, hEX, hAP, CHR) and manage unlimited PPPoE and Hotspot voucher subscribers under one tenant account.
How do customer collections reach my M-Pesa account?
When subscribers pay via STK Push on the captive portal or send money to your registered C2B Paybill, funds settle instantly into your RhoBill tenant ledger. You can initiate an on-demand withdrawal to your personal phone number (B2C) or business Paybill (B2B) anytime. The minimum withdrawal is KES 50.00.
Are there hidden fees for SMS voucher printing or captive portal pages?
Zero hidden fees. Our thermal voucher generator (supporting 58mm and 80mm ESC/POS printers) is completely free, and captive portal traffic uses modern zero-SMS RFC 8908/8910 discovery so you never waste money on third-party SMS bulk credits.
Ready to eliminate upfront software costs?
Join Kenyan WISPs and FTTH operators managing their entire network on RhoBill with zero risk and zero fixed fees.