Airtel Uganda to Power Homes and SMEs with New Broadband Internet Solution
Kampala: Airtel Uganda has today launched a new solution for homes, Small and Medium Enterprises that offers uninterrupted internet at affordable rates.
The Airtel Broad Band Outdoor Unit attracts a one-offentry cost of Shs280,000 inclusive of a 51GB of Data valid for 30 days, free installation and device maintenance.
The fixed internet device comes in a stylish/slim design and has the ability to connect 32 internet-powereddevices including laptops, smartphones, tablets, smart TVs, game consoles, security cameras and many others to internet.
Commenting about the new solution, Airtel UgandaManaging Director Mr. V.G. Somasekhar said the solution is ideal for businesses particularly SMEs that need a reliable, fast internet for uninterrupted operations adding that it as well addresses the need for the smart home allowing simultaneous connections for streaming online content, e-entertainment; while still acting as a WiFi Router for the entire house at the samecapped monthly cost.
“The solution offers the best internet experience at the most affordable rate of less than Shs2,000 per GB,” he noted.
Hon. Werikhe Kafabusa, the State Minister For Trade, lauded Airtel Uganda for the substantial investment in innovations geared towards the economic development of Uganda through small and medium enterprises.
“SMEs form a major block of Uganda’s economy contributing immensely to the development of our country. Technology and Innovation are some of the drivers of socio-economic growth and transformation the world over. In Uganda specifically, the growth of the ICT innovation ecosystem has mainly been private sector led. This is an indicator of a conducive investment climate and I am happy to see a telecommunications company like Airtel using this environment to improve lives of the citizens,” he said.
The solution has a monthly recurring cost categorized into three;
| PRICE OF BUNDLE(UGX) | GB | COST PER GB | VALIDITY |
| Shs100,000 | 50GB | Shs2,000 | 30 days |
| Shs200,000 | 120GB | Shs1,660 | 30 days |
| Shs300,000 | 200GB | Shs1,500 | 30 days |
The Airtel Broad Band Outdoor Unit is easy to install and can be conveniently recharged.
Initial roll out is in Kampala for the pilot that will inform future considerations.
