MTN Nigeria is in advanced stages of renewing its operating and spectrum licence in Nigeria for another 10 years. The telco confirms...
Liquid Telecom has raised $840 million in a bond sale to refinance debt and expand further into Africa. According to Bloomberg, the...
Huawei has announced new capabilities of the Intelligent cloud network solution. This solution helps carriers build cloud-oriented service networks and core capabilities...
At the MWC Shanghai 2021 event, Huawei has unveiled and released its 5GtoB solution. The new reveal, like its name, is a...
Mastercard and MTN Group have announced a partnership that seeks to enable millions of MTN MoMo customers in 16 African countries to...
Huawei’s CEO Ren Zhengfei has pledged to stick to a globalization strategy despite external pressure. He has called on the new US...
Airtel Uganda has announced the launch of a Pay-on-Demand mobile platform in partnership with Mastercard, Samsung, and Asante Financial Services Group (“Asante”)....
Airtel Uganda, in partnership with Mastercard, has unveiled its virtual debit card. Dubbed the ‘Airtel Money Mastercard’, the card is designed to...
Airtel Uganda has today announced a festive season bonanza to reward subscribers and spread the festive season cheer across the country. As...
Innovations in the tech industry keep coming up, in a bid to serve the customer better and seamlessly. South African telecom company,...
To enable subscribers to affordably watch Ugandan live TV channels and other Ugandan content on the go, Airtel Uganda now offers dedicated...
Back in 2004, what we know now as Liquid Telecom was rebranded from Econet Satellite Services, which was founded in 1997. After...
In continuation of its tradition to recognize and reward customers and staff, Airtel Uganda has launched the 2020 Customer Service Week under...
Telecom firm, ZTE Uganda Limited has been dragged to court by seven of its former employees who are claiming compensation citing illegal...
Africell is set to launch in Angola mid-2021. The telco received its operational license mid this year by the Angolan government. The company...
KaiOS Technologies and Africell recently announced that a new KaiOS–enabled smart feature phone, the 4G Vida K242, is now available in Uganda...
MPESA is one of the most used mobile money services across Kenya and Africa as a whole. The service has over 25...
Liquid Telecom has unveiled its Cyber Security unit to offer end-to-end managed services for digital security solutions. The offering is designed to...
For a while, Airtel Uganda customers have found it a burden making payments for their Jumia purchases. This has been the case...
Regardless of the size of your business enterprise, an internet connection is a key requirement to reaching your clients efficiently. There’s a...
Liquid Telecom has announced the deployment of its Azure Stack Hub in Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The availability of the hub within Kenyan...
Airtel Uganda, alongside Comviva, has won the 2020 Digital Wallet Innovation Award under the ‘Market Adoption’ category. This was at the second...
MoneyGram International, a global leader in cross-border P2P payments and money transfers, recently announced a new partnership with Airtel Africa PLC, a...
Airtel Uganda has launched a rewards program that will see its customers earn free data bundles upon referring their family and friends...
Cassava Fintech International (CFI) and the Liquid Telecom Group (LTG) have announced the launch of Sasai Wi-Fi Finder, a potential game-changer in...
Having an Internet connection has strategically become one of the basic needs in our daily lives. It not only assists in ensuring...
Airtel Uganda has unveiled an online shop on its website that will enable customers conveniently, quickly and safely order for devices. The platform...
Airtel Kenya and Telkom Kenya have dropped their plans to merge due to frustrations faced by the two in the process. The...
According to reliable sources, MTN Group is planning to sell part or all of its US$243-million stake in Jumia Technologies. This is as...
Airtel Uganda has launched a partnership with Game Stores that will see Airtel Money subscribers pay for their purchases using Airtel Money...
The latest report from GSA shows, by the end of May 2020, 386 operators globally had announced they were investing in 5G,...
We take a look at two products offered on the market today - the MTN Wakanet and Airtel Broadband.
Much of the current hype in the telecommunications space focuses on the roll-out of 5G technology, the new mobile networks that will...
ISBAT University has announced a new partnership with Airtel Uganda aimed at providing students with free access to the University’s Hybrid Blended...
MTN has launched its commercial 5G services in several cities across South Africa. The network, which shall be accessed from 100 sites, makes South...
TECNO Mobile Uganda has again joined hands with MTN Uganda to launch the latest addition in the Camon series popularly known for...
Access to the internet has the power to change lives and bridge inequalities and MTN Group reached a significant milestone by recording...
MTN Uganda has successfully negotiated for the renewal of its operator license. Since the company’s 20-year license expired in October 2018, there...
MTN Uganda recently effected new mobile money rates with effect from 20th May 2020. The key changes made were on charges incurred...
Airtel Uganda today celebrates a decade of commitment to transforming and enriching the lives of Ugandans. Airtel opened its doors in Uganda on...
Africell has expanded its operations across the African continent to Angola. This follows the issuance of the country’s fourth mobile licence to...
A new subsea cable to go around Africa and the Middle East is under construction. 2Africa, backed by Facebook, China Mobile, MTN...
Africell & Uganda Communications Commission have donated three brand new motor vehicles to the Ministry of Health team spearheading Uganda’s national campaign...
Having an internet bundle on your mobile is by far a basic need in this age of information and data. However, the...
The introduction of mobile money has not only made it easy to send and receive money, but also created community integration. Various...
Following the extension of the COVID-19 lockdown for another 21 days, Airtel Uganda has introduced a new campaign that encourages subscribers to...
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Africell has announced a partnership with Uganda Blood Transfusion Services (UBTS) as part of its...
Airtel Uganda has announced achieving 2,000 network masts across the country. This announcement comes almost a year after the telco announced the...
MTN Group has launched a relief package to help fight the coronavirus pandemic across the markets in which it operates. The fund,...
In support of Uganda’s national crisis response, Africell is taking immediate steps to optimise its services and raise urgent coronavirus awareness. “You...
The reality is that 5G is a technology, and coronavirus is an organic infection that is based on a living viral agent.
Huawei's consumer business continues to see robust growth, with a total of 240 million smartphones shipped in 2019.
As of 23rd March 2020, Uganda has only confirmed one case of the novel coronavirus. The President of Uganda recently issued directives...
The coronavirus outbreak has affected many of the working class, and has limited their productivity to only work from home. Besides the...
In the wake of the rapid spread of the coronavirus, various companies are crafting initiatives to ensure safety and health. Among these...
To be issued with a new licence, MTN Uganda will have to list at least 20 per cent of its shares on...
itel Mobile Uganda has launched the latest of its A-series smartphones – the itel A56. The phone has been announced in a...
Early last year, we told you of the grooming partnership between digital payments platform, Beyonic, and Africell Uganda in a bid to...
For those that saw the transition from on-the-desk land lines and street pay phones to the now widely spread network of mobile...
Airtel Uganda has launched its Live TV and Video on Demand (VOD) service offering a premium mix of local and international content...
It is an obligation for you to pay taxes to Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and fees to the Kampala Capital City Authority...
In the world today, data is the way to go and internet connectivity is the key driver. The world revolves around it...
Over a year ago, rumour around town was that a new telco – Lycamobile – was to make its way into the...
When you opt to get yourself a new Africell SIM card, which will cost you UGX 2,000, it comes pre-loaded with UGX...
About a year ago, there was talk about what could have been SIM card swap fraud going on in Uganda. This would...
Following months of uncertainty on the future of Uganda Telecom (UTL), amidst wars between the telco’s administration and government officials, a new...
Africell Uganda has unveiled a new set of voice and data bundles as part of its #NewChapter initiative. Alongside the new menu...
Airtel Uganda has added international transfer services on its Airtel Money platform. This is to ease the remittance of money by its...
Airtel Uganda has unveiled a new solution for homes, Small and Medium Enterprises that offers uninterrupted internet at affordable rates. The company has...
MTN Uganda has unveiled a new set of voice call bundles. The package, dubbed #MTNSupu, is a set of minute bundles that...
Mobile Money is highlighted by three activities: Depositing, withdrawing cash, and paying bills. But mobile money withdraw is the most widespread of...
After close to five years of operating in the Ugandan market, Africell is taking a new commercial direction. The company, in a...
Bidding farewell to bundles that expire is the way to go! As part of its 19th birthday celebrations, Safaricom has introduced new...
MTN Uganda has revised its rates for mobile money withdraws made at agents taking effect today, 16th October. In doing so, the...
The Government of Ghana has directed Telecommunication operators in the country to stop the expiry of voice and data bundles purchased by...
Digital payments in Africa are taking shape and the union of telecom companies and payments service providers gives shape to the vision. Airtel Africa...
The African ICT Foundation (AfICTF) East Africa Regional Executive Council has called for the adoption of a unified telecoms tariff for voice...
Airtel Uganda has drastically increases the commission it gives out to Airtel Money agents on deposits made by customers. The new rates,...
Airtel Uganda has revised its Airtel Money withdraw charges. In what seems to be a bid to welcome customers that withdraw large...
Much of the hype that telecom companies in Uganda get in this era is from promotions. And the good news about this...
Uganda Communications Commission has warned Ugandans against unscrupulous elements that are posing as officials attached to the Commission. According to the Commission,...
On July 22 we reported that a lecturer at Makerere University named Halimu Chongomweru had shown interest in suing telecommunications company MTN...
Airtel Money to MTN Mobile Money transfer service that had been temporarily suspended has been reactivated. It’s now two months since the...
There are two ways you can share data on Airtel Uganda. First, there is ‘Tugabane’ where you add telephone numbers to a...
There are times when your friend needs data and you want to help them. Aside from buying for them data via Mobile...
Press release: MTN and #datafree pioneer biNu today announced a partnership that will enable mobile subscribers in South Africa to access websites...
Did you know it’s possible to reverse MTN Mobile money sent to a wrong number? We’ll discuss that in detail shortly. Let’s...
In a blog post, UCC has explained how to stop unsolicited messages that are always sent by telcos or any other bodies...
MTN Uganda and Africell Uganda have unveiled an assisted payment system that will see the latter’s customers buy airtime and data through...
By Frank Tumwebaze In this article, the Minister of ICT and National Guidance explains why OTT tax is not the reason prices...
Welcome to the last Briefing for this week UCC pulls statement to protect Airtel On Monday the telecommunications regulator posted a statement...
Nalukoola, Kakeeto Advocates & Solicitors, a law firm that represents Halimu Chongomweru, a lecturer at Makerere University, wants telecommunications company MTN Uganda...
Welcome to Your Briefing! Phyllis Kyomuhendo, a co-founder of Mobile Scan Solutions, or M-SCAN, is among Africans that traveled to the U.S....
Uganda has been ranked among countries with the fastest internet speed in Africa, with a recent report released by UK analytics firm...
Hello, Briefing reader! Welcome to the Your Monday Briefing. Nominations of AppsAfrica Awards open You can now nominate a startup or apply...
Press release — Leading pan-African telecoms group Liquid Telecom will implement and operate South Sudan’s first fiber broadband network, connecting the country...
Good evening, Briefing reader! Here is a rundown of the latest stories in the Ugandan startup and tech space. Govt increases NIISP-funded...
MTN Mobile Money sending charges were reduced on Monday. MTN Uganda dropped the rates by more than 50% in some ranges of...
Before we show you the Airtel Money withdraw charges, you need to know that the telco recently changed its rates on sending...
Press release: Pan-African telecoms enabler SEACOM has further extend its corporate market offering into the East African region, under its SEACOM Business...
Airtel Uganda and MTN Uganda allow you to borrow data bundles and pay back when you can. This helps when you are...
MTN Group announced Friday it has launched an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered chatbot, making good on its earlier commitment to roll out an...