# ECA Networks

> ECA Networks Ltd supplies fibre optic, structured cabling, networking, CCTV and PABX equipment across Kenya from counters in Nairobi and Eldoret. This site (ecanetworks.co.ke) holds company information, 26 answer-first technical guides and specification support. Live pricing and checkout are on ecanetworks.com.

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## Key facts

- Company: ECA Networks Ltd, founded 2020, Kenya
- What it sells: fibre optic cable, structured cabling, networking and wireless equipment, CCTV and access control, PABX and IP telephony
- Brands stocked: MikroTik, HSGQ, Hikvision, Dahua, Ubiquiti, Starlink, TP-Link, Yealink
- Counters: Nairobi (Gaberone Plaza, 1st Floor, Shop F14); Eldoret (Veecam House, Ground Floor, Shop 5)
- Delivery: same working day in Nairobi for orders confirmed before 2pm; courier to all 47 counties
- Warranty: assessed locally in Nairobi under supported brand terms
- Phone: +254 702 309 309; Email: info@ecanetworks.com
- Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Pricing: quotations from the technical desk; live stock and checkout at https://ecanetworks.com

## Products and solutions

- [Fibre Optic Solutions](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/solutions/fibre-optic): ADSS spans, indoor and outdoor cable, splice enclosures, patch panels, pigtails and the fusion and OTDR kit that proves the link.
- [Structured Cabling](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/solutions/structured-cabling): Copper backbones, CAT6 and CAT6A runs, patching, cabinets and labelling built to a certification report rather than a guess.
- [Networking, Wireless and ISP](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/solutions/networking-wireless): MikroTik routing, PoE switching, point to point radios and Starlink hardware for operators who bill by the uptime hour.
- [CCTV, Security and PABX](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/solutions/security): IP surveillance, recording and storage sizing, access control and IP telephony that lands on the same cabling you already own.
- [Product catalogue](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/products): 165 stocked line items across fibre connectivity, enclosures, tools, cables, active networking and aerial hardware
- [Online store and live stock](https://ecanetworks.com): published pricing, stock levels and checkout

## Guides

### FTTH & Fibre Optics

Cable pricing, splicing, span ratings and how fibre actually reaches a building.

- [Choosing an ADSS span rating without guessing](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/choosing-adss-span-rating): Measure the longest pole to pole distance on the route, then specify the next rating above it.
- [Single mode or multimode for a campus backbone](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/single-mode-or-multimode): Use single mode for links leaving a building or likely to be upgraded.
- [Consumables that stall installations](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/consumables-that-stall-installations): Order sleeves, cleaning materials, labels, ties, patch cords and spare connectors with the main hardware.
- [Fiber Optic Cable Buying Guide: ADSS vs Duct, Single-Mode vs Multimode](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/fiber-optic-cable-buying-guide): The right fibre cable for a Kenyan install comes down to two decisions made before you order anything: ADSS or duct construction, and single-mode or multimode core.
- [How FTTH Works in Kenya: A Plain-English Guide to Fibre-to-the-Home](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/how-ftth-works-kenya): FTTH (Fibre-to-the-Home) in Kenya works by running fibre cable from an ISP's OLT (Optical Line Terminal) through a splitter network to an ONT box installed at the customer's premises, which converts light signals into a usable internet con…
- [Fusion Splicer Buying Guide: Core Alignment vs Fixed V-Groove](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/fusion-splicer-buying-guide): The choice between a core-alignment and a fixed V-groove fusion splicer comes down to splice volume and precision requirements, not just upfront cost.
- [GPON vs GEPON: Which Fibre Network Technology Should Kenyan ISPs Choose in 2026?](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/gpon-vs-gepon-kenya): GPON generally suits Kenyan ISPs planning to scale, thanks to a wider vendor ecosystem and better bandwidth management, while GEPON can be a lower-cost entry point for a small, tightly-controlled network.

### Networking Gear & MikroTik

Router sizing, RouterOS setup, structured cabling and switch power budgets.

- [MikroTik Router Configuration for Small Business: Step-by-Step Setup Guide (2026)](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/mikrotik-router-setup-guide): Setting up a MikroTik router for a small office takes five core steps: connect and reset to defaults, configure the WAN connection, set up LAN and Wi-Fi, secure the admin login, then apply basic firewall rules.
- [Best Router for 50+ Users in a Kenyan Office: MikroTik hAP vs CCR Compared](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/best-router-for-50-users-kenya): For 50+ concurrent users, a home-grade router will bottleneck.
- [GPON OLT Buying Guide: Sizing Ports to Subscriber Capacity](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/gpon-olt-buying-guide): An 8-port GPON OLT can typically serve several hundred to over a thousand subscribers depending on your splitter ratio, making it the standard entry point for a WISP scaling past a handful of pilot customers.
- [CAT6 vs CAT6A: Which Structured Cabling Standard Fits Your Office?](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/cat6-vs-cat6a-kenya): CAT6 is enough for most Kenyan offices running gigabit networks today, while CAT6A costs more but future-proofs cabling for 10-gigabit runs and longer cable distances.

### ISP & WISP Business

CAK licensing, equipment lists and realistic budgets for starting an ISP.

- [How to Start an ISP in Kenya: CAK Licence Types, Costs and Requirements (2026)](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/how-to-start-an-isp-in-kenya): To start an ISP in Kenya you need a Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) licence, either an ASP licence to sell internet access or an NFP licence if you are also building your own infrastructure, plus core network equipment and enough w…
- [Network Facilities Provider (NFP) Licence in Kenya: Tier 1, 2 and 3 Fees Explained (2026)](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/nfp-license-kenya-tiers-explained): Kenya's Network Facilities Provider (NFP) licence is split into three tiers by geographic coverage, and the fees rise sharply at each level.
- [WISP Equipment List: What You Need to Launch a Wireless ISP in Kenya](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/wisp-equipment-list-kenya): A minimum WISP setup in Kenya needs a tower or elevated mounting point, a backhaul link to your upstream provider, a sector antenna for client distribution, a core router, and backup power.
- [How Much Does It Cost to Start an Internet Business in Kenya? (2026 Budget Framework)](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/cost-to-start-internet-business-kenya): Starting a small ISP or WISP in Kenya needs budget across four categories: CAK licensing, core network equipment, backhaul and bandwidth commitments, and three to six months of working capital.

### Security, Power & Structured Cabling

CCTV costs, backup power and the cabling that carries both.

- [Sizing a PoE budget so cameras do not brown out](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/sizing-poe-budget): Add the maximum wattage of every powered device, add twenty percent headroom, then choose a switch whose total PoE budget exceeds that figure.
- [Why the 90 metre rule decides your cabinet positions](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/90-metre-cabinet-rule): Horizontal copper runs stop at 90 metres of permanent link, with 10 metres left for patch cords.
- [Calculating recorder storage before buying disks](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/calculate-recorder-storage): Multiply stream bitrate by camera count, recording hours and retention days.
- [CCTV System Buying Guide: Analogue vs IP, DVR vs NVR](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/cctv-buying-guide-kenya): The core CCTV decision is analogue vs IP cameras paired with a DVR or NVR recorder.
- [Best Power Backup Solutions for Routers and Networking Gear During Load Shedding](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/power-backup-for-routers-kenya): A small UPS can keep a router, ONT and switch running for 8 to 15 minutes on a basic entry-level unit, or considerably longer on a higher-capacity model.
- [Solar Power Backup vs UPS for Networking Equipment: Which Is Better in Kenya?](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/solar-vs-ups-networking-kenya): A standard UPS is cheaper upfront and simpler for a home or office router, while solar backup pays off at remote or off-grid sites, like WISP towers, where grid power is unreliable or absent.
- [PABX System Buying Guide: Choosing the Right Setup for Your Office](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/pabx-buying-guide-kenya): Choosing a PABX system for a Kenyan office comes down to two decisions: analogue or IP, and how many extensions you actually need.

### Starlink & Satellite Connectivity

Pricing, setup and how Starlink compares to fibre and terrestrial wireless.

- [Starlink Kenya Price 2026: Kit Cost, Monthly Plans and Is It Worth It for Businesses?](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/starlink-kenya-price-2026): Starlink in Kenya requires an upfront hardware kit plus a monthly subscription, with pricing tiers by use case.
- [Starlink vs Fiber Internet in Kenya: Which Is Better for Your Business in 2026?](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/starlink-vs-fiber-kenya): Fibre generally beats Starlink on cost-per-month and consistency once it's available at your location, while Starlink wins where fibre can't reach yet.
- [How to Set Up Starlink for Your ISP or Resale Business in Kenya](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/starlink-for-isp-business-kenya): Whether you can commercially resell a Starlink connection comes down to which plan tier you are on, not a general "is it legal" question.
- [Fiber vs Wireless Internet in Kenya: Choosing the Right Connection for Your Business](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides/fiber-vs-wireless-internet-kenya): The right internet connection in Kenya depends less on which technology is fastest on paper and more on what is actually available at your address: fibre where it reaches, terrestrial wireless as a fast-to-install middle ground, and satell…

- [All guides](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/guides)

## Tools

- [Calculators and tools](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/tools): bill-of-materials builder and fibre cable selector

## Company

- [About ECA Networks](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/about)
- [What we do](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/services)
- [Industries we serve](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/industries): ISPs, contractors, corporates, schools, county projects and data centres
- [Reference projects](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/projects)
- [Engineering team](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/team)
- [ESG and compliance](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/esg)
- [Nairobi counter](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/locations/nairobi): Gaberone Plaza, 1st Floor, Shop F14
- [Eldoret counter](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/locations/eldoret): Veecam House, Ground Floor, Shop 5
- [Contact and request a quotation](https://ecanetworks.co.ke/contact)

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