Telecom Watch

Excitement is building as Talkio Mobile, Uganda's latest Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), gears up for its highly anticipated launch. Promising a blend of innovation and disruption, Talkio Mobile aims to shake up the telecommunications landscape in Uganda, with whispers circulating that the launch could... Read More

Airtel Uganda, a subsidiary of Bharti Airtel Group, is launching an initial public offering (IPO) of its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange. The IPO will offer the public a 20% stake, or 8 billion shares, in the company to fulfill a regulatory requirement set... Read More

Safaricom, Kenya's leading mobile network operator, is preparing to launch satellite data services in the country, in a move that could shake up the market and pose a challenge to Starlink, the ambitious project of billionaire Elon Musk. Safaricom will offer the service through a... Read More

In today's digital age, having diverse payment options for your business is crucial. Airtel Pay, one of Uganda's leading mobile money platforms, offers a convenient solution for businesses to accept payments. If you use mobile money both as a customer and business, you have only... Read More

The world has become increasingly dependent on the internet for personal, business, and professional use. In order to keep up with the demands of the digital economy, high-speed internet has become a necessity. MTN Uganda has consistently dominated the fiber-to-the-home market since 2021 with its... Read More

Airtel Uganda has taken a major step towards enhancing customer experience by simplifying its USSD short code, *100#. The updated menu now integrates all of the company's products and services, including Freaky Friday, Airtel Money, Broadband Internet, Voice, Internet Bundles, and more, into a single... Read More

MTN Uganda has revamped its Non-Expirable Freedom Bundles, which were last updated last year. The prices for all packages have been maintained, while the internet bundles have been slightly increased. The new bundles offer more value and flexibility for customers, providing them with a wider... Read More

With over 20 years of operations in Kenya, Safaricom has risen to become one of the most profitable companies in East Africa. This can partly be attributed to the company constantly evolving and moving with the times, as well as having the customer at the... Read More

Since the launch of the first "Gaga Wednesday" back in 2015. MTN Uganda set a precedence for the demand for mid-week promotional bundle offers and quickly grew in popularity with Airtel introducing Freaky Friday the same year to provide an alternative. Fast-forward to 2022, and... Read More