Airtel Uganda has today announced that it is investing some $50 million (about Shs180 billion) in a countrywide mobile broadband upgrade.
The upgrade, which comes at the back of Airtel surpassing the 10 million subscribers mark at the end of 2017, will, when completed in the next four months, see the telecom become the first operator to have all its Ugandan network sites 3G-enabled.
Addressing guests at the launch in Kampala on Wednesday, Airtel Uganda managing director VG Somasekhar said the upgrade is part of the company’s vision to empower Ugandans through availing strong and reliable connectivity, a development that will, in turn, drive economic growth, development and overall transformation.
‘‘Currently, 154 new sites are being rolled out. An additional 165 sites are under implementation with an objective to enhance rural capacity and coverage thus providing an unmatched internet experience to our customers,’ Somasekhar said.
“We also have the new ‘Data Blasta’ bundles priced to meet the different needs of all Airtel customers, whether daily, weekly or monthly.
