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DIALOGUE ON EMF EXPOSURE: ED CALLS FOR BALANCE

KAMPALA, April 26, 2023 – The paradox of yearning for ICT connectivity but at the same time resisting the roll out of base stations (masts) was at the centre of the multi-sector dialogue convened by UCC on Wednesday morning. In her opening remarks, Eng. Irene Kaggwa Ssewankambo, the Ag. Executive Director, called for a balance that acknowledges and promotes ICTs as an enabler of socio-economic … Continue reading DIALOGUE ON EMF EXPOSURE: ED CALLS FOR BALANCE

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Consumer Info, Opinion, Press release

BROADBAND CONNECTIONS RISE TO 23.7M

KAMPALA: November 4, 2022 –Two hundred and thirty-two thousand (232,000) new broadband subscriptions were recorded between April-June 2022, bringing total broadband connections in Uganda to 23.7 million, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) market performance report indicates. In a year-on-year comparison, the 12 months ended June 2022 recorded 1.9 million new broadband subscriptions – an 8% year-on- year growth in broadband subscriptions, says the quarterly report. … Continue reading BROADBAND CONNECTIONS RISE TO 23.7M

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Consumer Info, Linked stories, News, Opinion

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTHY AGEING

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) has been celebrated every 17 May since 1969, to mark the founding of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention in 1865. The rationale of WTISD is to help raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and ICTs can bring to societies and economies, as well as … Continue reading DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES FOR HEALTHY AGEING

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Consumer Info, News, Opinion

WESTNILE CONSUMERS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN ‘12th PARLIAMENT’

ARUA –April 29, 2022 – “Mr. Speaker sir, I would like to appeal for the integration of sign language into the national curriculum of Uganda so that professionals that come from our training institutions and universities can graduate with full knowledge of sign language.” The submission above could very easily have been part of the proceedings in Uganda’s national Parliament or local government councils. However, … Continue reading WESTNILE CONSUMERS MAKE THEIR VOICES HEARD IN ‘12th PARLIAMENT’

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Consumer Info, News, Opinion

UCC, URSB engage broadcasters on piracy and copyright breaches . 

KAMPALA: 04-05-2022 – Intellectual property regulator Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) in partnership with Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), has warned the public against piracy and breach of content, a rapidly growing vice in the country. This was during a broadcasters’ copyright workshop where different industry players were cautioned and informed about their rights and obligations regarding the copyright system. Speaking at the open dialogue, Mercy K. … Continue reading UCC, URSB engage broadcasters on piracy and copyright breaches . 

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News, Opinion

GODFREY MUTABAZI ON OTT TAX

I had an interesting interview with the BBC East Africa Bureau on concerns around the Taxing of Social Media, which I would like to repeat here. One of the concerns is on the figures reported by the Uganda Communications Commission of internet users that appear to be very high in spite of the introduction of the OTT Tax as it has come to be known. … Continue reading GODFREY MUTABAZI ON OTT TAX

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Opinion

UCC, Please help us to fight fake news

By David Serumaga serumagadavid916@gmail.com This piece appeared in the letter section of the New Vision on Wednesday June 12, 2019 and in the Daily Monitor, and it expresses a concern that is the responsibility of every stakeholder. It makes interesting reading. With the new development in technologies in Uganda and the world at large, communication and access to information have improved, but it has left … Continue reading UCC, Please help us to fight fake news

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News, Opinion

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2019

INTERVIEW with Godfrey Mutabazi What is the World Telecommunications and Information Society Day (WTISD) all about? The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) is commemorated around the world to raise awareness of the possibilities that the use of the Internet and other information and communication technologies (ICT) can bring to societies and economies, as well as focusing the world on ways to bridge the digital divide. In November … Continue reading World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) 2019

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Opinion

RESPECTING STANDARDS IS KEY FOR MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

BY WAISWA ABUDU SALLAM> Freedom of expression is anchored in several international and regional instruments. Article 9 of the African Charter on Human and people’s rights of 1981 lucidly provides that every individual shall have the right to receive information and the right to express and disseminate his opinions within the law. A similar provision is contained in article 10 of the European convention for … Continue reading RESPECTING STANDARDS IS KEY FOR MEDIA DEVELOPMENT

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Opinion

WATCH OUT THERE’S A HOLE IN THE FUTURE!

This coincided with the Annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Trade Show – The World’s largest Digital Media and Entertainment Event in Las Vegas that displayed technological advances in broadcasting, Artificial Intelligence (AI) managed systems and services. The president’s message was intriguing, timely and impressive as was the NAB exhibition that brought to life the convergence of media, entertainment, and technology There’s apparently “a hole … Continue reading WATCH OUT THERE’S A HOLE IN THE FUTURE!

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