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Continue reading →: UCC EXPLAINS CONDITIONS FOR AFRICELL EXITUganda Communications Commission has granted conditional approval to Africell’s exit plan from Uganda, requiring that the outgoing service provider settle outstanding debts and liabilities and comply with data protection and privacy, environmental, and labour laws, among other conditions. Through multiple letters exchanged, especially in July and August 2021,UCC offered detailed…
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Continue reading →: NEW REPORT: 29M USE PHONES, 22M ON INTERNETKAMPALA – 14-09-2021 – Telephone and internet subscriptions grew by the same percentage between April and June 2021, as the communications sector registered modest growth across all major indicators, the latest market performance report indicates. Fixed and mobile telephone subscriptions grew by 600,000 from 28.3 million to 28.9 million, a…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH JAMES ‘Fatboy’ ONEN9th SEPTEMBER 2021 James ‘Fatboy’ Onen is the CEO of RX Radio, a Uganda-based online radio station and podcast platform whose state goal is to serve the needs of a growing class of media consumers who are looking for high-quality radio content. Here Fatboy spares a moment to answer some…
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Continue reading →: CESSATION OF PROVISION OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES BY AFRICELL UGANDA LIMITEDThe Uganda Communication Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013(the Act) as the regulator of the communications sector in Uganda with the mandate to, among others, monitor, inspect, licence, supervise, control, promote and safeguard interests of consumers and providers of communications services in…
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Continue reading →: PUBLIC NOTICECALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR FM BROADCASTING FREQUENCY IN THE SELECTED LOCATIONS IN UGANDA Background Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) was established by the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 as the regulator of the Communications sector which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio-communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. The Act mandates the…
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Continue reading →: NEW UCC BOARD COMMISSIONEDKAMPALA -Sept.1, 2021 – The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has described members of the new Uganda Communications Commission board as “high calibre” and pledged to support them in their oversight role. “We as the ministry shall give you all the support you need so that…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: THREE MINUTES WITH AIRTEL’S MANOJ MURALI01st SEPTEMBER 2021 Manoj is the Managing Director of Airtel Uganda. Prior to this, he has had over 20 years of work experience in the Telecom industry and served in different capacities across India, Sri Lanka, Seychelles and the Channel Islands. Here Manoj spares a moment to answer some consumer…
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Continue reading →: How Advertising Standards regulate the promotion of alcoholic beverages in UgandaThe Uganda Communications Commission is mandated under section 5(1) (b) of the Uganda Communications Act. No. 1 of 2013 to monitor, inspect, license, supervise, control and regulate communication services in Uganda. Further, section 5(1) (x) of the same Act mandates the Commission to set standards, monitor, and enforce compliance relating…
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Continue reading →: CONSUMER Q&A: Three Minutes with Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda25th AUGUST 2021 Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi is the Executive Director Supervision, Bank of Uganda, where he is tasked with providing oversight over the prudential operation of commercial Banks and Non-bank financial institutions and monitoring the state and degree of stability of the financial sector. As Executive Director Supervision, his brief…
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Continue reading →: NEW MINISTERS TOUR UCC, PLEDGE SUPPORT-to ensure the sector stay ahead of the communication technology revolutionThe Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Chris Baryomunsi, has revealed that his ministry is considering a range of reforms to keep pace with the fast-evolving communication technology trends. Hon Dr Baryomunsi noted that communication technology is moving at such speed that there is a need to stay ahead of…
UCC
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was established under the legal framework of the Uganda Communications Act No. 1 of 1997 and the Electronic Media Act of 1996. Consequently, UCC operates as an integrated regulatory body overseeing various sectors, including Telecommunications, Data Communications, Broadcasting, Postal Communication, Radio Communication, and Infrastructure services throughout Uganda. It is also tasked with the responsibility of licensing operations of cinematography theatres and video or film libraries in Uganda.
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