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Continue reading →: FACILITATING THE REALIZATION OF MAXIMUM SOCIO-ECONOMIC BENEFIT FROM THE RADIO FREQUENCY SPECTRUM IN UGANDARadio frequency spectrum is a critical necessity to every wireless/radio communication device or system, ranging from simple systems like remote control keys to aviation (aircraft-to-ground) and space communication systems. However, radio frequency spectrum is a limited resource. It is, therefore, important that it is used optimally and that users do…
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Continue reading →: Distinguishing features of the New Telecom licenses summarisedDevelopments and concerns such as over duplication in infrastructure roll-out and the high cost of investment, emerging markets and services, high demand for spectrum resources and regulatory arbitrage, have necessitated a review of the telecommunications licensing framework. Below are the distinguishing features of the New Telecommunications liensing framework summarised. NTO…
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Continue reading →: UCC HIGHLIGHTS – JANUARY 2020SIM boxers get six (6) years SIM boxing will land you in jail! Four men learnt this the hard way after they were convicted and sentenced to prison terms ranging from 20 months to six years last week. On Wednesday, Buganda Road Court Magistrate Stella Maris Amabilis convicted Ibrahim Kagulire,…
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Continue reading →: Communication Sector Report – September 2019Mobile telephony in Uganda continues to register robust growth with mobile money, in particular, standing out. According to the latest communications sector performance report, mobile money subscriptions (registered) grew by a remarkable two million between December 2018 and September 2019. During the same period, mobile money subscribers that are active…
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Continue reading →: QUALITY OF SERVICE FINDINGS FOR MOBILE VOICE TELEPHONY AND DATA SERVICES IN UGANDABackground Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) was established by the Uganda Communications Act 2013 to champion the development of a modern Communications sector, which includes telecommunications, broadcasting, radio communications, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure. The functions of UCC include promoting and safeguarding the interests of consumers and operators as regards…
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Continue reading →: APPROVED NEW TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE CATEGORIESAfter considering all relevant factors, the UCC, in exercise of its mandate under sections 5(1)(b),(v), 6(1)(a) (e), 21, 22, 24, 25 of the Act and the Regulations made thereunder, the UCC approved the following new categories of licenses for immediate implementation: National Telecom Operator (NTO) license This licence shall be…
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Continue reading →: WHY THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS LICENSE FRAMEWORK WAS REVIEWED
The current license framework has been in effect since 2006. Given the dynamic nature of the ICT sector, several factors have necessitated a review of the licensing framework, to wit: Industry Developments The current licensing framework has resulted in increased investment, entry of new players, innovative business models and services…
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Continue reading →: BACKGROUND TO NEW LICENSING FRAMEWORK FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS IN UGANDABACKGROUND Licensing of providers of communication services is one of the core functions of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) under section 5(1)(b) of the Uganda Communications Act 2013(the Act). UCC uses licensing as a regulatory tool for the attainment of the Commission’s strategic objective of being a world-class regulator of…
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Continue reading →: SIM BOXING SUSPECTS CHARGED, CONVICTED
KAMPALA, 25 January 2020 – Six SIM boxing suspects arrested in Kampala last weekend, were on Thursday charged for electronic fraud at Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court. Appearing before magistrates Stella Amabilis and Marion Mangeni, three of the accused, Kagulire Ibrahim, Mutyaba Edward and Kavuma Ben pleaded guilty, while three…
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Continue reading →: 8 ARRESTED FOR SIM BOXINGKAMPALA, 21 January 2020– The Uganda Police together with the Uganda Communications Commission and telecom operators conducted an operation in Kampala over the weekend in which eight suspects engaged in SIM boxing, a form of electronic fraud, were apprehended. At a press conference held at Police Headquarters Naguru on Monday,…
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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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