MTN Uganda Shakes Up the Market: Faster Internet Speeds at No Extra Cost!

What a time to be alive! Market leader MTN Uganda has silently upended the status quo, and things are going to get interesting in the Ugandan connectivity landscape from here on out. In a boss move, MTN Uganda just made internet faster at no extra cost. We should add that at the moment, this change applies specifically to their WakaNet Fiber packages. In the coming days or weeks, we expect to see other internet service providers follow suit or risk losing even more ground to MTN.

Surprisingly, despite this substantial upgrade, MTN has yet to make an official announcement on their social media platforms as of the time of writing this article. However, the upgraded packages are now clearly reflected on both the MTN website and the MTN app, suggesting the rollout is fully underway.

New WakaNet Fiber Internet Speeds

While the initial trigger for this change could be attributed to CanalBox’s entry into the market with its 50Mbps package priced at UGX 110,000, I suspect there’s more at play here. The imminent arrival of Elon Musk’s Starlink has sent shockwaves through the African internet landscape, and it seems MTN is getting ahead of the curve to secure its foothold in Uganda’s internet scene. Internet costs in Uganda have traditionally been among the highest in the region, and this move by MTN signals a shift toward more competitive pricing and value for money.

So far, juggernauts like Airtel have remained tight-lipped on the matter, as is often the case. But if history is any indication, there’s likely something cooking behind the scenes. As the market heats up, we might see more adjustments and competitive pricing in the near future.

With MTN’s latest upgrades, customers are now getting better speeds for the same price, making it an exciting time for internet users in Uganda. But the question remains—how will other players in the market respond?