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Continue reading →: UCC MARKET REPORT SHOWS POST LOCKDOWN RECOVERYAt 20 million Internet subscriptions, nearly 50% of the Ugandan population is connected to broadband, the latest communications Market Performance Report indicates. It is the first time that total Internet subscriptions in Uganda have crossed the 20 million mark, suggesting that nearly one in every two Ugandans has Internet access.…
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Continue reading →: STOLEN COMMUNICATION DEVICES’ DAYS ARE NUMBEREDIt might be authentic, and even performs as expected, but your communication device could well have been stolen. And suppose it is stolen or reported as lost, in that case, its days are numbered because the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) and other partners…
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Continue reading →: LIST OF AUTHORISED RADIO BROADCASTERS IN UGANDA -radio broadcasters not on this list must resolve outstanding compliance issues.The Uganda Communication Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013 (the Act) as the regulator in the development of a modern communications sector that includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. In accordance with its mandate, the Commission hereby…
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Continue reading →: THE UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES ON SIM CARD REGISTRATION IN UGANDABACKGROUND The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) was established under section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act, 2013 (the Act) as the regulator for the development of a modern communications sector that includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. In accordance with sections 5, 21, 22…
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Continue reading →: THE UGANDA COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION ENGAGEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD NOVEMBER 16-27, 2020The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) had the following engagements in the two weeks ending November 27, 2020. These include; Virtual Consultation of Councilors – November 16-20 The Commission team Headed by the Executive Director participated in 2nd Virtual Consultation of Councilors. Uganda as one of the 48 Council members of…
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Continue reading →: ICT FOR AGRICULTURE PROGRAMME LAUNCHED -To enhance ICT Adoption, Service Delivery, Content and Digital Skills for Smallholder FarmersKAMPALA – Wednesday, November 25, 2020; A ground-breaking project that seeks to enhance the adoption of ICTs, improve the content and digital skills for smallholder farmers in Uganda has been launched. Titled “Enhancing ICT Adoption, Service Delivery, Content and Digital Skills for Smallholder Farmers”, the project is implemented by Uganda…
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Continue reading →: GUIDELINES ON THE USE OF MEDIA DURING THE GENERAL ELECTIONS AND CAMPAIGNS 2021Introduction The Republic of Uganda will hold general elections in January 2021. Campaigns and Nominations of different candidates are expected to commence in July 2020. The Electoral Commission (EC) has provided a roadmap that will guide the forthcoming elections. The Electoral Commission, in the provided roadmap, has indicated that campaigning…
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Continue reading →: The Uganda Communications Commission’s engagements within the week ending November 13, 2020The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) had the following engagements within the week ending November 13, 2020. Meeting with Uganda Human Rights Commission – November 09 The Commission led by Ag ED Irene Kaggwa Sewankambo met with the Uganda Human Rights Commission delegation led by their the Ag chairperson Dr. Katebalirwe…
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Continue reading →: UGANDA HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, UCC JOIN HANDS TO GIVE VOTERS A VOICEKAMPALA. November 13, 2020 – With the media poised to play a critical role in the electoral process as never before, Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) and Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have agreed to join hands to ensure that citizens get the right information. This comes after the UHRC sought…
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Continue reading →: WEEKLY REVIEW OF COMMISSION ENGAGMENTS ENDING 30TH OCTOBER 2020
Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) had the following engagements during the week ending 30th October 2020; UPU Exceptional Council of Administration – October 26th Uganda, as one of the members of the Universal Postal Union Council of Administration, participated in the virtual Exceptional Session of the Council. The Exceptional CA took…
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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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