Ugandan Telecom Tower Expansion Is Driven by European Investment
TowerCo Africa Uganda has obtained substantial long-term funding of US$40 million from its European partners in order to improve the coverage of mobile phone networks in Uganda’s rural districts.
Airtel Uganda Announced Participation as the 19th NAM and G77 Summits’ Internet Partner
Uganda’s Kampala Airtel Uganda has proudly announced its participation as the Internet Partner for the upcoming 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement, a significant move that highlights the company’s dedication to digital inclusivity and technical growth. This week in Kampala, the news was made at a press briefing.
500 Sim Cards Are Donated by Airtel Uganda, During the NAM and G-77+China Summits.
Airtel Uganda has increased its support as Uganda gets ready to host the G-77+China and Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summits by giving 500 phone Sim-Cards filled with airtime valued at sh50,000 to delegates attending the two major events. Additionally, the telecom company has been chosen to serve as the summits’ official backup internet service provider.
Ugandan Smartphone Manufacturer Mione Increases Mobile Market Share with 500,000 New Devices
Between December 2022 and March 2023, the number of devices in Uganda using the telecom network increased by 3%, totaling 39.1 million. This increase is mostly attributable to the growing use of feature and smart devices, which increased by 3% on a quarterly basis to 24.5 million and 12.6 million, respectively, according to a portion of the report.
MTN’s Unique Collaboration With Every Shelter Offers Refugees With Long-Term Shelter
The telecom giant helps to this noble cause through its relationship with Every protection by donating high-quality billboard skins, an unusual material that has enormous potential for providing long-term protection.
Lycamobile Is Considering Mobile Money Services in Uganda
Lycamobile intends to borrow from the experiences of other East African mobile money companies and to remunerate agents with an appealing package.
Over a Million SIM Cards Have Been Disconnected, Causing an Uproar
“Approximately 1.4m SIM cards were disconnected,” Rebecca Mukite, UCC’s head of public and international affairs, stated on Tuesday.
MTN Uganda Aims to Increase Revenue Through Investments in the Oil and Gas Sectors
MTN Uganda intends to improve connection even further by 2024, with new telecom sites, increased fiber infrastructure, and the activation of 5G technology around important oil and gas base camps.
Huawei Unveils Joint Fellowship With ITU
Huawei pledged to the ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition that 90 million people will be connected.
Airtel Uganda and Itel Introduce the New Itel A70
The itel A70 handset redefines entry-level smartphones by combining incredible technology developments with excellent cost efficiency, catering primarily to customers in emerging regions such as Uganda.