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 Uganda - Convergence Broadband and Internet Markets
Uganda was one of the first countries in sub-Saharan Africa to gain full Internet connectivity. Both fixed-line operators, Uganda Telecom and MTN Uganda offer a range of data services including ISDN, ADSL and local and international leased lines. Several Internet Service Providers are offering wireless broadband access. A new competition framework has liberalised VoIP Internet telephony, creating additional opportunities. The strong growth of the fixed-line networks in recent years and an explosion of the number of cybercafes have helped to increase Internet usage. Additional impetus is expected from the launch of 3G mobile broadband services.
Last Update: 13 Mar 2009 Number of Pages: 12
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Uganda - Key Statistics, Regulatory and Fixed-Line Telecoms Overviews
Once referred to as the Pearl of Africa, then devastated by civil war, peace and radical economic reforms have transformed Uganda into one of the fastest-growing economies on the continent. The entry of a second national operator and five mobile networks - MTN, Zain (Celtel), Uganda Telecom, Warid Telecom and Orange (HiTS Telecom) - has revolutionised the telecoms sector. A new simplified licensing regime has significantly reduced barriers to market entry and increased competition. All market segments are experiencing strong growth, although at around 25%, total teledensity is still below the African average. Major initiatives have been launched to bring telecommunication services and the Internet to rural areas of the country, partly funded by the highly successful operators through a universal service fund.
Last Update: 4 Jun 2009 Number of Pages: 14
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Uganda - Mobile Market - Overview and Statistics
The introduction of mobile telephony has revolutionised Uganda's telecommunications industry since Celtel (now Zain) launched the first network in 1995, followed by in MTN in 1998, Uganda Telecom in 2001 and Warid Telecom in 2008. France Telecoms mobile unit Orange has bought a majority stake in the countrys fifth mobile network, HiTS Telecom, and pledged to invest hundreds of millions of US$. As early as 1999 Uganda became the first country on the continent where the number of mobile subscribers passed the number of fixed-line users, and the ratio is now more than 40:1. The market is consistently growing at between 50% and 100% p.a., while market penetration at around 25% is still below the African average. The recent introduction of third-generation (3G) services will enable the mobile operators to play a larger role in Internet service provision.
Last Update: 9 Jun 2009 Number of Pages: 11
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