By Juliet Hildah Namulundu.
Kampala, Uganda: Airtel Uganda has this morning, Friday 22nd September, 2017 announced the launch of its 4GLTE mobile telecommunications technology during a press briefing held at the Kampala Serena Hotel.
The upgrade to 4GLTE comes with significant countrywide investment made by Airtel Uganda in setting up 404 LTE sites in Kampala and 126 sites upcountry. With this new technology, Airtel-Uganda’s fastest growing telecom company is now offering subscribers around the country the fastest available speeds as well as an improved experience in internet-based activities such as video conferencing, mobile web access, amongst others.
While addressing the media, V.G. Somasekhar, the Airtel Managing Director stated that with the 4GLTE technology, customers will have an overall improved internet experience at the most affordable rates. As far as Airtel is concerned, communication and internet are a human right and that is why they are making them possible for everyone in the country to access.
“This investment will further enable digital inclusion in terms of digital culture, education, agriculture and business in Uganda through providing the high speed internet,