Latest Ugandan Telecom Industry News & Mobile Trends

Uganda Unlocks Faster Internet with New Fibre and Satellite Routes

Uganda boosts Internet reliability with a new fibre link to Kenya and eyes Starlink satellite tech to curb outages.

MTN Uganda reports UGX 181 billion Q1 profit, fueled by data and fintech gains, under CEO Sylvia Mulinge’s leadership.

MTN Uganda begins a 3-month nationwide upgrade to improve voice, data, and mobile money, enhancing customer connectivity and experience.

Airtel teams up with SpaceX to bring Starlink’s fast, reliable satellite internet to Uganda and rural Africa.

President Museveni backs Starlink’s Uganda launch, aiming to deliver low-cost internet to remote regions and close the digital divide.

Wave Mobile Money’s Uganda losses hit Shs14.3B in 2024, exposing cracks in its low-cost model amid fierce market competition.

Billions of shillings lie unclaimed in Uganda due to slow legal processes that delay access to mobile money and bank accounts.

MTN Uganda donates a computer lab to Code Compass Foundation to promote digital skills, inclusion, and youth empowerment.

MTN Uganda donates Shs 100M to golfer Ronald Rugumayo ahead of his 2025 Sunshine Tour and global tournaments.

Airtel Uganda partners with Mogo to offer smartphones on credit, boosting digital access and financial inclusion nationwide.