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Uganda's Digital Divide: 75% Offline Despite 4G Access

3/10/2026

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Telecommunication experts in Uganda call for government support to boost digital inclusion.
Despite 96% of Ugandans being within 4G coverage, 75% do not use the internet.
MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda report rising data revenues, with high costs and unsuitable devices keeping many offline.
The average Ugandan spends over Shs10,000 monthly on data, while taxes inflate smartphone prices, hindering adoption.

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Story summary

Telecommunication experts in Uganda call for government support to boost digital inclusion.
Despite 96% of Ugandans being within 4G coverage, 75% do not use the internet.
MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda report rising data revenues, with high costs and unsuitable devices keeping many offline.
The average Ugandan spends over Shs10,000 monthly on data, while taxes inflate smartphone prices, hindering adoption.