Telecoms
Here’s a list of MTN Uganda’s big volume daily data bundles
MTN Uganda appears to have warmed up to the idea of big bundle data offerings with a 24hr expiration. From the usual 10MBs, 20MBs and 50MBs, the telecom giant also has convenient big volume bundles for big internet users. These range from 300MBs to 1GB which... Read More
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Tanzania buys back Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) from Airtel for $6.95 million
The Tanzanian Government has regained complete ownership of Tanzania Telecommunications Company Limited (TTCL) after acquiring the remaining 35% shares previously held by Bharti Airtel. The deal is reported to be worth Tsh14.9 billion ($6.95 million). TTCL has about 180,000 subscribers and is the oldest and largest fixed-line telco in... Read More
5 questions you should ask your Internet service provider before purchasing a data plan
When Maslow developed his hierarchy of needs in 1943, he had to no idea that something as trivial as Wi-Fi would one day be extended to his model of human needs. Some of you might even forego your super for mid-night data bundle. But before you commit... Read More
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Smile Uganda caps unlimited data plan after some users clock 1TB per week, still has the best deal
When Smile Uganda unleashed its unlimited Internet at blistering fast speeds of 6Mbps at a paltry fixed price of UGX 330,000 a month, it had no idea the extend that customers would go to consume data. Users on Facebook as well as on Linux User group... Read More
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Impressions of Brian Gouldie: 2 years as MTN Uganda CEO and a tech blogger’s thoughts on the outgoing MTN Chief
Brian Gouldie is MTN Uganda’s outgoing CEO. He came to Uganda 2 years ago to replace Mazen Mroue. I have been blogging actively since 2012 and as a tech blogger, the coming of a new CEO means a couple of things to us. We ask... Read More
Airtel Uganda now offering 100% bonus when you load data in the Airtel Gattawo promo
Telecoms are known to shamelessly cannibalise each other's promotion slogans, only adding a few tweaks here and there. Not that we are judging them; the telco pricewars are a tough business and as they say all is fair in love and war. At the end... Read More
Airtel Uganda is allowing customers to send money and pay bills for free using Airtel Money for 6 days
Airtel Uganda customers have reason to smile, following the telecom Company’s launch of a new promotion that will reward all subscribers transacting on the Airtel Money platform. The campaign follows a recent country-wide upgrade of the Airtel Money platform that has greatly improved service to... Read More
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Here’s how to save time with USSD shortcuts
When you have to check your data balance and you have to go through a series of USSD menus, it can be both time wasting and frustrating. But not when you know how to use USSD shortcode shortcuts. Lets take an example. To check for... Read More
MTN Uganda unveils the first Tooti data bundle: Now gives you more data for half the price
Tootis seem to be the "In-Thing" these days. But what is a "Tooti"? What they actually mean is the British "Tot" to mean "a small amount of a strong alcoholic drink such as whiskey or brandy". A few days after Africell released their first Tooti Voice... Read More
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