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Continue reading →: UCC Weekly update 27th – 31st MAY 2019The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) concluded the regional stakeholder’s forums for FM Radio Broadcasters with an epic engagement in Kampala at UCC House Bugolobi. The engagements have been conducted in Mbarara, Masindi, Gulu, Mbale and the last on in Kampala raise awareness on the legal and regulatory aspects in…
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Continue reading →: UCC LAUNCHES 22 BROADBAND BASE STATIONSThe Uganda Communications Commission has today Thursday 30th May 2019, launched twenty-two (22) Third Generation (3G) base stations for broadband connectivity in Uganda, and the main event was held at Namaganga in Jinja. The 3rd RCDF Policy is focusing on broadband rollout, a significant shift from the earlier projects implemented…
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Continue reading →: GODFREY MUTABAZI, – ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS DATA ECOSYSTEMIt is increasingly becoming difficult to separate our livelihood from the amazing innovations that are occurring on top of the telecommunications channels. Think about the new services in transport, e-commerce, business management, financial services, even health, just to name a few of the innovators that are exciting users and it…
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Continue reading →: UCC, FSDU PARTNER TO ADDRESS COMPETITION & CONSUMER PROTECTION CHALLENGES IN THE USE OF CUSTOMER DIGITAL TRAILSThe Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is a Corporate body established under Section 4 of the Uganda Communications Act of 2013 to regulate communication services in Uganda including; telecommunications, broadcasting, postal, and courier services. Mandate; In it’s Data oversight mandates, (“data” means electronic representations of information in any form –The…
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Continue reading →: THE COMMUNICATIONS SECTOR AT A GLANCEThe NRM government has placed Information and Communication Technology (ICT) as one of the key drivers of efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery, production processes and communication. Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) seeks to promote the development of a robust communications sector in Uganda. ICTs are playing a significant role…
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Continue reading →: UCC Weekly update 20th – 24th MAY 2019The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) signed an agreement between Uganda and Hollywood Film Festival at the recently concluded Cannes Film Festival. This agreement paves the way for Ugandan Content to showcase in Hollywood every year, capacity building and exploring opportunities of co-productions. The Cannes Film Festival is arguably, the…
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Continue reading →: UCC and Hollywood Film Festival sign a working agreementMay 23, 2019 The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) has signed an agreement between Uganda and Hollywood Film Festival at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival. This agreement paves the way for Ugandan Content to showcase in Hollywood, arguably, the World’s most prominent film city. The agreement was signed by Mr…
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Continue reading →: Employment OpportunitiesUganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is positioning its self to become a World Class Communications Regulator and now seeks to recruit nine (9) individuals for the vacant positions below with proven skills and competencies to assist the team in achieving this goal. Senior Officer Public Relations Senior Officer Litigation Senior…
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Continue reading →: UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL AND UGANDA FILM INDUSTRYUganda Communications Commission (UCC) The Uganda Communications Commission (the Commission) is a statutory body tasked with the regulation of the communications industry in Uganda. The mandated areas of responsibility include telecoms, postal, internet, broadcasting – radio and TV, and ensuring that the growth of the audio-visual industry takes place in…
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Continue reading →: Uganda positions as a Film hub at Cannes film festival in FranceUganda is positioning herself as a multifaceted filming destination and hub at Cannes Film Festival. The team is hosting the Uganda Day at the Pavilion Afrique – Cannes Film Festival. Several engagements including Panel discussion are ongoing. In its first year at Cannes, Pavillon Afriques is one of the busiest,…
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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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