AIRTEL LAUNCHES 4GLTE TELECOMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY IN UGANDA

Airtel Uganda improves in its network and still keeping it cheap for subscriber.

The 4G LTE network will enable Airtel Uganda to provide its subscriber around the country the fastest available speed  and an improved experience in internet based activities such as video conferencing, mobile web access, amongst  others.

According to Airtel managing director, V.G Somasekhar, with the 4G LTE technology, customers would have an overall improved internet experience at an affordable rates. he added by saying this investment will further enable digital inclusion in Uganda.

The minister of ICT, Frank Tumwabaze , congratulated the management and staff of Airtel Uganda upon this important achievement.

The minister also commented that, “As government our key responsibility is to provide a conducive environment and good policies for our investors. Such milestones like the one Airtel has attained today is a confirmation that we have always supported and encouraged innovative ICT development models”.

To join the 4G,  subscriber  will have to swap their 2G, 3G SIM cards to 4G- free of charge. At UGX 2,000 new customers to the network  will buy a 4G SIM . The change in SIM cards comes with 4GB free for those swapping their SIM cards and 1GB for new SIM purchases.