Telecoms

So this is it people. Google has been working on beefing up internet infrastructure around the country through a robust fibre optic network. That's so that it's easier for telecoms and Internet service providers or ISPs to provide cheap and fast internet to you. Sounds... Read More

When Vodafone Uganda launched it's 4G LTE network, they had everything going for them except one  -- smartphones. Vodafone's 4G LTE technology didn't give it much flexible to support a wide variety of smartphones back then as we wrote. But now Vodafone is riding UTL's 3G network... Read More

The MTN Marathon is an annual sporting and social event by MTN Uganda and its partners. From its humble beginnings 11 years ago, the marathon has grown in size, impact and influence. It has raised billions of shillings for charity and has made jogging in... Read More

MTN Uganda's Huawei Mobile WiFi E5573s-320 MiFi has received lots of love from us for two good reasons; it's the fastest and also the cheapest 4G LTE MiFi on the market. This MiFi is capable of picking 3G as well as 4G LTE network depending on... Read More

If you want to access the internet in Uganda, you have four options; your smartphone, a 3G or 4G router, a MiFi or a USB modem/dongle. We have probably already done a good job of helping you choose the option that would work for you... Read More

We believe that 3G USB internet modems or dongles have run their course. Mi-Fis are the new internet dongles for several reasons we already listed. But if you are looking for a cheap, quick and dirty way to get online, then you couldn't recommend anything more... Read More

This has been long overdue, but Africell Uganda seems to be winding down its re-branding efforts both offline and online. After Orange Uganda sold to Africell, the new telecom has been struggling with its branding efforts. For over a year, Africell clients have had to... Read More

MTN Uganda's 4G LTE MiFi has got us excited for a number reasons. Good and valid reasons that if you are an ardent internet user like ourselves will agree to. For starters, the dark days of the USB dongle or modem are finally behind us.... Read More

Orange and Airtel International (Netherlands) BV (“Airtel”) have entered into an exclusive agreement to explore the possible acquisition by Orange of Airtel’s subsidiaries in Burkina Faso, Chad, Congo Brazzaville and Sierra Leone. There is no certainty of any binding agreement as a result of these... Read More