Airtel Uganda Limited (“Airtel Uganda”) has been issued a National Telecom Operator Licence, the parent company Airtel Africa has announced. This follows a period of negotiation and transition to a new Licensing Regime.
According to the telecom, the new licence takes effect from 1 July 2020 and is for a period of 20 years.
Under the terms of the licence Airtel Uganda has paid US$74.6 million (UGX272 billion) which includes VAT of US$11.4 million.
“Airtel Uganda thanks the Government of Uganda and the Uganda Communications Commission for its cooperation on this important process,” the telecom says in a statement.
Airtel Uganda will retain all its current spectrum subject to the law and terms of assignment. The scope of services will be the provision of basic telecommunication services, infrastructure services, and value-added telecommunication services.
In addition, Airtel Uganda commits to achieving coverage of 90% of the geographical boundary of Uganda within five years of the effective date of the licence – with a minimum obligation of providing voice and data services.
