MTN opens new era of tech partnership in Uganda
The telco and government are working to push forward the National Digital Transformation Roadmap.
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Uganda launches Internet-for-all pilot
Uganda says it will have access to the internet for all, with the goal of transforming people's lives and the economy.
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Ugandan telcos unite against vandalism
Telecom infrastructure has been increasingly targeted, with thieves stealing cables, lithium-ion batteries, and generators, disrupting communication services.
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Telecom giants back Uganda’s digital future
Uganda's two largest telcos contributed more than $23 million to the universal access fund, bolstering efforts to expand broadband services to remote areas.
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MTN Uganda pays a record $13.3m to advance digital inclusion
The telco handed over $13.3m, its largest yearly contribution to date, to the Universal Service and Access Fund.
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Bayobab unveils shortest fibre route between Kenya, Uganda
The new route supports over 1 terabyte of capacity and offers low-latency, high-redundancy connectivity to key data centres in Kampala.
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Interledger pushes interoperable payments in Uganda
Interledger has partnered with Kanzu Finance, which provides microloans to Ugandan community-based financial groups.
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MTN Uganda upgrades network to boost connectivity
With Uganda's digital economy growing, MTN says its infrastructure investment is crucial in closing the connectivity gap.
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MTN sees Uganda as potential crown jewel
The telco sees the East African country as an attractive market for data, fintech, and digital infrastructure.
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MTN Group, Airtel Africa stun markets with network sharing pact
These sharing agreements, according to the telcos, target improved network cost efficiencies, expanded coverage and the provision of enhanced mobile services to millions of customers, particularly those in remote and rural areas.
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Uganda approves disruptive single SIM card policy
The initiative, which aims to alleviate mobile phone customers from the inconvenience of having numerous SIM cards, was unanimously approved by parliament.
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MTN Uganda pays hefty dividends
The business says its success in 2024 allows it to pay $139 million (UGX506 billion) in dividends to shareholders.
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Network, Airtel advance strategic plan in key markets
Uganda first to go live under pan-Africa Payment Processing Partnership