Smart Telecom Uganda doubling down on the love its been giving its customers. The Telecom which we called “the new Warid of data services in Uganda” when they launched is revising its pricing strategy.
The Mobile Telecom giant today announced on its Twitter handle its slicing on data bundles of its services for the same price. Here’s a quick snapshot of what was and what is now.
Smart Telecom Uganda 2015 data rates
| Duration | Previous volume | Current volume | Cost (Ugx) | How to access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | 1.5GB | 500MB | 999 | *100*1*1*3*6*4# |
| Weekly | 2GB | 1GB | 4,999 | *100*1*2*3*6*4# |
| Monthly | 2GB | 1GB | 9,999 | *100*1*3*3*6*2# |
A more detailed view of the Telecom’s past and present pricing structure is shown below
Smart Telecom Uganda Daily bundles prices
Ugx 249 – 25MB from 50MB
Ugx 499 – 120MB from 350 MB
Ugx 999 – 500MB from 1.5 GB
Smart Telecom Uganda Weekly bundles prices
Ugx 1999 – 120MBs
Ugx 4999 – 1 GB from 2GB
Smart Telecom Uganda Monthly bundles prices
Ugx 4,999 – 400MBs from 1GB
Ugx 9,999 – 1 GB from 2GB
Relative to other players in the market, Smart Telecom still remains the cheapest mobile data provider. Lets see how the Telecom stacks up against MTN, Africell, Vodafone, Airtel and Ugandan Telecom
Uganda Networks 2015 data comparison chart
| Data | Orange/Africell | Vodafone | MTN | Airtel | UTL | Smart |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daily | ||||||
| 50MB | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1,200 | 1,000 | 600 | 999(0.5GB) |
| Weekly | ||||||
| 50-200MB | 2,500(75MB) | 9,400(200MB) | 3,000(100MB) | 2,500(80MB) | 2,000(100MB) | 4,999(1GB) |
| Monthly | ||||||
| 2-3GB | 50,000(2GB) | 49,000(2GB) | 75,000(3GB) | 75,000(3GB) | 65,000(3GB) | 9,999(1GB) |
| 10GB | 125,000 | 124,900 | 125,000 | 150,000 | 115,000 | |
Smart Telecom seems to be responding to competition from Vodafone which recently released the cheapest unlimited data plans in the market. The Mobile Telecom also released a feature smartphone dubbed Kyali that should boost mobile data usage among the low-end market segment.
As we usually disclaim, price alone is by no means a way to select a service provider that’s best for you. There are other factors like coverage, reliability, customer care and the big one Speeds.
An independent review by local Tech website Techjaja showed how mobile networks stack up against each other. The speed tests place Smart Telecom 22 slower than MTN and Africell Uganda on 3G which isn’t at all good for the provider.
Uganda Mobile Networks 3G speed tests by Techjaja
So, there’s always a compromise on Price vs Speeds. It’s totally up to you to decide which one is more of priority.
About David Okwii
David Okwii is the Editor-in-Chief of Dignited.com and a seasoned tech enthusiast whose journey began in the early 2000s. He started blogging while at university, diving deep into mobile apps, smartphone reviews, and operating systems—from testing Linux distros to tweaking Windows machines. David also explores Chromebooks, experiments with Raspberry Pi projects, and brings hands-on curiosity to every review. With vast experience in Uganda’s tech ecosystem and deep knowledge of Africa’s startup landscape, he offers informed, grounded perspectives on consumer technology. When he's not writing or tinkering, David enjoys connecting with nature and exploring the outdoors.
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