By Our Reporter
MTN Uganda has announced a new tariff for their customers to call across all networks in Uganda. With the new rate, the telecom’s customers will enjoy a low call rate of Ushs 3 per second. This represents a 45% reduction compared to the previous Ushs 5.5 per second. The new tariff takes effect immediately.
Existing customers have to dial *151*2# to enjoy the new rate while new customers will enjoy this tariff immediately upon activation of their sim cards. The rate has also been reduced from 300/- down to 180/-per minute for Postpaid customers.
According to the Chief Marketing Officer, Ms. Mapula Bodibe, the move is intended to offer customers more value, competitive rates and convenience.
“MTN has taken the unprecedented decision this year to reduce the calling rates for Ugandans, at a time when most prices are escalating upwards. Customers are continually looking for value-adding offers to meet their needs for affordability. MTN understands its customers’ needs and is always looking at opportunities to offer competitively priced products and services to address their communication needs at the most affordable rates,
