UCC EXPLAINS CONDITIONS FOR AFRICELL EXIT

Uganda Communications Commission has granted conditional approval to Africell’s exit plan from Uganda, requiring that the outgoing service provider settle outstanding debts and liabilities and comply with data protection and privacy, environmental, and labour laws, among other conditions. Through multiple letters exchanged, especially in July and August 2021,UCC offered detailed guidance on how to manage the exit process. Africell made commitments to the Commission to … Continue reading UCC EXPLAINS CONDITIONS FOR AFRICELL EXIT

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NEW REPORT: 29M USE PHONES, 22M ON INTERNET

KAMPALA – 14-09-2021 – Telephone and internet subscriptions grew by the same percentage between April and June 2021, as the communications sector registered modest growth across all major indicators, the latest market performance report indicates. Fixed and mobile telephone subscriptions grew by 600,000 from 28.3 million to 28.9 million, a growth rate of 2%, while internet subscriptions grew by 352,000 from 21.5 million to 21.9 … Continue reading NEW REPORT: 29M USE PHONES, 22M ON INTERNET

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CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH JAMES ‘Fatboy’ ONEN

9th SEPTEMBER 2021 James ‘Fatboy’ Onen is the CEO of RX Radio, a Uganda-based online radio station and podcast platform whose state goal is to serve the needs of a growing class of media consumers who are looking for high-quality radio content. Here Fatboy spares a moment to answer some consumer questions… What benefits does online/internet radio provide for listeners? Online radio provides a convenient … Continue reading CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH JAMES ‘Fatboy’ ONEN

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CESSATION OF PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BY AFRICELL UGANDA LIMITED

The Uganda Communication Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013(the Act) as the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda with the mandate to, among others, monitor, inspect, licence, supervise, control, promote and safeguard interests of consumers and providers of communications services in Uganda. The Commission wishes to confirm that Africell Uganda Limited (Africell) decided to stop providing … Continue reading CESSATION OF PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BY AFRICELL UGANDA LIMITED

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PUBLIC NOTICE

CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FM BROADCASTING FREQUENCY IN THE SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UGANDA Background Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) was established by the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 as the regulator of the Communications sector which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio-communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. The Act mandates the Commission to, among others, allocate, license, standardize and manage the use of the radio frequency … Continue reading PUBLIC NOTICE

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NEW UCC BOARD COMMISSIONED

KAMPALA -Sept.1, 2021 – The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has described members of the new Uganda Communications Commission board as “high calibre” and pledged to support them in their oversight role. “We as the ministry shall give you all the support you need so that you can do your work of providing oversight over UCC,” the minister said during the … Continue reading NEW UCC BOARD COMMISSIONED

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CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH AIRTEL’S MANOJ MURALI

01st SEPTEMBER 2021 Manoj is the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda. Prior to this, he has had over 20 years of work experience in the Telecom industry and served in different capacities across India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and the Channel Islands. Here Manoj spares a moment to answer some consumer questions… Many consumers have concerns about transparency about cost and consumption rates of data; what … Continue reading CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH AIRTEL’S MANOJ MURALI

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How Advertising Standards regulate the promotion of alcoholic beverages in Uganda

The Uganda Communications Commission is mandated under section 5(1) (b) of the Uganda Communications Act. No. 1 of 2013 to monitor, inspect, license, supervise, control and regulate communication services in Uganda. Further, section 5(1) (x) of the same Act mandates the Commission to set standards, monitor, and enforce compliance relating to content in Uganda. In exercising this mandate, after public consultations, the Commission published the … Continue reading How Advertising Standards regulate the promotion of alcoholic beverages in Uganda

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CONSUMER Q&A: Three Minutes with Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda

25th AUGUST 2021 Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi is the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda, where he is tasked with providing oversight over the prudential operation of commercial Banks and Non-bank financial institutions and monitoring the state and degree of stability of the financial sector. As Executive Director Supervision, his brief includes ensuring that financial sector regulation as conducted by the Central Bank is cognizant and … Continue reading CONSUMER Q&A: Three Minutes with Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda

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NEW MINISTERS TOUR UCC, PLEDGE SUPPORT-to ensure the sector stay ahead of the communication technology revolution

The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that his ministry is considering a range of reforms to keep pace with the fast-evolving communication technology trends. Hon Dr Baryomunsi noted that communication technology is moving at such speed that there is a need to stay ahead of the revolution. The minister made the revelation at the Uganda Communications Commission head office at … Continue reading NEW MINISTERS TOUR UCC, PLEDGE SUPPORT-to ensure the sector stay ahead of the communication technology revolution

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