Airtel Uganda Expands 5G Network to Several Prominent Locations

Airtel Uganda Expands 5G Network to Several Prominent Locations

Airtel Uganda recently secured the spectrum for 5G deployment, following which it announced the activation of 5G services at Bulange, Mengo, at the end of July 2023. As reported by TelecomTalk, Airtel Uganda announced plans to gradually launch 5G on a site-by-site basis, initially covering 50 sites in Kampala’s central business district. In further 5G expansion developments, Airtel Uganda has been activating 5G services at various prominent locations. According to Airtel Uganda’s LinkedIn updates, Airtel 5G is the first 5G network in Uganda.

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Collaborative Opportunities with Next Wowzi Platform

In a recent development, Airtel has partnered with Next Media and the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance to launch the Next Wowzi platform. Airtel has announced that the Next Wowzi platform will connect influencers with top brands and leverage advanced analytics to generate over 1.5 million jobs in the next five years. Airtel Uganda facilitated influencers in experiencing 5G speeds through a Virtual Reality demonstration.

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Airtel’s Expanding 5G Coverage

Regarding Airtel’s 5G expansion, Airtel stated, “In 2019, when we launched 4G, it facilitated various developments, such as enabling remote work during the Covid-19 outbreak. Now, it’s the turn of 5G.” Airtel mentioned that in December 2022, they introduced 5G on a trial basis to gather feedback and measurements. In July, they acquired a license for 5G and rapidly deployed 50 sites within a record month. Airtel Uganda said, the first site was in Mengo at the Buganda Kingdom HQ.