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Airtel creates borderless network
Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications services provider with operations in countries across Asia and Africa has introduced the ONE AIRTEL service which will further ease the burden of roaming costs whilst travelling. 6 May 2013 10:10
MTN Uganda launches LTE network in the region
MTN on Thursday, 25 April 2013, became the first mobile operator in Uganda and one of the very first in the region, to successfully launch Long Term Evolution (LTE) network. 27 Apr 2013 13:41
Airtel signs agreement to acquire Warid Uganda
Bharti Airtel, the global telecommunications services provider with operations in 20 countries across Asia and Africa, have announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Warid Group to fully acquire Warid Telecom Uganda. 24 Apr 2013 10:10
MTN goes live with cloud services
MTN is going live with its bouquet of distinct cloud services this April, following a trial period in six of its major markets across Africa. 9 Apr 2013 10:23
Deadline for SIM card registration extended in Uganda
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has extended the SIM card registration deadline for 90 days, after the Human Rights Network for Journalists-Uganda (HRNJ-Uganda) and the Legal Brains Trust (LBT) dragged it to court, seeking an injunction not to switch off unregistered subscribers on 1 March, 2013. 4 Mar 2013 12:20
MTN Uganda celebrates another milestone
MTN Uganda officially commissioned its fibre network at Katuna Border in Kabale district on Friday, 8 February 2013. The event, held at the Katuna border post, was attended by the Minister of ICT, Ruhakana Rugunda, the executive director of Uganda Communications Commission, Godfrey Mutabazi as well as the MTN Uganda chairman, Charles Mbire. 12 Feb 2013 11:08
MTN Uganda launches Wi-Fi hotspots
As MTN Uganda continues to cement its position, it has now launched a new Wi-Fi service with a number of MTN hotspots around the country. The hotspots will be available to MTN and non-MTN customers. 23 Jan 2013 08:41
MTN Uganda plans to deploy LTE in Uganda
MTN Uganda plans to deploy Long Term Evolution (LTE) network in Uganda during the coming months, reportedly being the first to offer this technology in East Africa. Popularly known as 4G, LTE is a 'standard for wireless communication of high-speed data for mobile phones and data terminals'. A 4G system provides mobile ultra-broadband internet access. 7 Jan 2013 15:57
MTN re-launches MTN Play portal
MTN has launched its revamped content portal, MTN Play (www.mtnplay.com), in line with its commitment to enhance users' experience and its delivery of digital products and services. 19 Dec 2012 10:37
Windows Phone apps stores open across Africa
Microsoft has announced the opening of 21 web stores for apps and games across several African countries. 18 Dec 2012 12:19
MTN Uganda partners with KPMG to train business owners
MTN Uganda partnered with KPMG, for the second time in October 2011 to sponsor 12 months of professional training. The training was aimed at providing financial literacy for selected Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and is strategically aimed at improving and growing the economy of the country and was completed in October 2012. 10 Dec 2012 10:50
MTN Uganda launches festive season promo
MTN Uganda has launched a promotion called 'Y'ello Christmas', to give back to its customers during the festive season. 3 Dec 2012 11:33
African News Innovation Challenge winners announced
20 digital journalism projects have earned US$1 million in funding and technical support as part of the African News Innovation Challenge (ANIC). 29 Nov 2012 10:12
Counterfeit phones: Samsung wants action
[Jude Bukenya] Samsung Uganda has called for an immediate multi-stakeholder intervention to deal with the proliferation of counterfeit mobile handsets in the market. 27 Nov 2012 16:09

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