Ugandans get 4G connections

LTE provides mobile ultra-broadband Internet access. It is the latest technology in the world with the fast Internet speeds giving customers the most seamless experience in data services.

MTN and Vodacom launched LTE networks in SA late last year.

The launch of LTE represents a "major stride" in mobile connectivity capabilities in Uganda‚ said Ernst Fonternel‚ MTN Uganda's chief marketing officer.

"The service offers almost triple the speed of any existing mobile connection available commercially in the country and in the region‚" he said.

"For the customer this means they can download large files in no time‚ stream music videos and high definition movies without buffering‚ and upload pictures without delay. These services would significantly transform the way users interacted with the Internet world‚"said Fonternel.

"Our challenge isn't keeping ahead of the other operators. It's keeping ahead of the tidal wave of data demand both in Uganda and in the region‚" he said.

MTN Uganda plans to invest an additional US$70m this year for further infrastructure development.

In terms of network infrastructure‚ MTN Uganda has deployed 2‚800km of fibre backbones.

"Another 400km of fibre is currently under deployment between Mutundwe in Kampala and Kyenjojo district in Western Uganda and should be completed within the coming months‚" said Rami Farah‚ MTN Uganda's chief technical officer.