Ugandan telcos unite against vandalism

The telco stated that working together with Quickmark will make it easier for people to buy 4G or 5G routers in more convenient locations.

The new route supports over 1 terabyte of capacity and offers low-latency, high-redundancy connectivity to key data centres in Kampala.

The company says it now works with businesses to deliver stable, high-speed Internet and assist them connect to major platforms such as Google, Microsoft Azure, and Amazon Web Services.

The proposed project will link all 14 SADC countries from South Africa to Angola.

Following an investigation by the country’s competition commission, it has been alleged that, over a 10-year period, Telecom Namibia and MTC abused their dominance of the local market, and, along with NamPower, contravened network sharing regulations.

The project's epicentre would be the coastal Kenyan town of Mombasa, which is connected to multiple undersea cables.

The agreements, at around $297 million, aim to support the launch of 5G and improve existing fixed internet service contracts.

The company says the transaction reflects its commitment to long-term growth and investment in quality network infrastructure.

This year's government target is to connect 754 institutions to fibre, including 377 locations in Western County.

The loan from Exim Bank of China will fund the expansion of internet connectivity to Uganda’s sub-counties, boosting digital inclusion and e-Government services.

The company handed over computers to a rural schools, saying the project aims to bridge the digital divide and provide students with access to technology.