MTN Uganda rolls out 115 new network coverage sites
MTN Uganda has completed its planned 2013 network coverage site roll-out initiative. This saw the roll-out of 115 new coverage sites and upgrading the capacity of another 406 network sites.
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This is all part of the 2013 Investment plan worth USD 70 million.
The new coverage areas rolled out in 2013 include:
- Central Region: Nakwero, Luwero Town, Negulumye, Luyanzi, Masajja Town, Lubatu, Lweza Central, Semuto, Namanve, Kyebando Nsoba, Ndejje University, Pekasa Hostel, Protea Hotel, Ntinda Valley, Namanve, Kireka Zone, Ham Towers, Gwaffu
- Northern Region: Aripia, Pajimu, Acholi Pii, Palwo, Bangaladesh, Muchwini, Midigo, Karenga, Buseruka Road, Nyarugabo, Katikamu, Ntwetwe town, Zombo, Merewa, Akilok, Lacor Hospital, Goli, Omoti, Patongo, Ovujjo, Kisimula, Bweyale, Badyan, Pamodo, Akara, Buhimba, Pakele, Bala, Nyapea, Padea, Adumi, Wandi, Loyoro , Wol, Kupoth, Morulem.
- Eastern Region: Sigulu East, Kobulubulu, Achuna, Kalaki, Namwezi, Bwonda, Bugobi Nakyere, Tororo,Senior Quarters, Namasagali, Buyende, Irundu, Magoro, Kyanvuma, Namagera, Cheminy, Ibuje, Namungalwe, Dodos, Nabisengo, Bukoli, Kapujan, Mbale resort, Senyi Island, Nangunga
- Western Region: Isingiro Town, Igara, Kinuka, Nabugabo, Lake Katwe, Nyamatunga, Lusalira, Masonde, Mahango, Naanywa, Nyamwirima, Kyanika, Rwengobe, Rubuguri, Kitemu, Biwolobo, Nakivale, Banda Maanyi, Mpambiire, Kanseera, Maya, Dyango
In addition, MTN Uganda has upgraded almost all its network sites in Kampala from 2G to 3G and all the planned new 3G locations out of Kampala have been completed.