Airtel Uganda Launches New Internet Solution, SME,s to benefit

BY SAMUEL NABWIISO

Uganda’s small and Medium Enterprises that have been spending highly on expensive Internet will have reason to smile after Airtel Uganda’s launched recently  a new Internet solution targeting SME, s and Homes.

The new Solution Airtel Broad band outdoor Internet solution will offer uninterrupted Internet at affordable cost compare to the current solution which the various telecoms are offering to the internet users.

According to the Airtel Uganda Managing  Manager V.G. Somasekhar,  the Airtel Broad Band  Out door  which is fixed Internet devices has the ability  to connect  32 internet powered  devices this makes it conducive to  Homes and SME,s.

Airtel Uganda Managing Director Somasekhar Handing over new brand Airtel Braod Band Devices to the Minister Michael Werikhe Kafabusa.

“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 same capped monthly cost” Somasekhar explained during the Launch at the Airtel Offices.

Commenting on the affordability of the solution, the Airtel officer noted that Airtel Broad Band is affordable to the general public especially to the SME,s and it has an associated  Incentives on it to the customers.

  “The solution offers the best internet experience at the most affordable rate of less than Shs2,000 per GB, and the unit attracts a one-off entry cost of Shs280,000 inclusive of a 51GB of Data valid for 30 days, free installation and device maintenance” He added

Launching the solution, the State Minister for Trade in the Ministry of Trade Industries and Cooperatives, Michael Werikhe Kafabusa applauded Airtel for coming up with such solution which he said it will aid the Ugandan Business Communities.

 “Communication plays big role in supporting trade in Uganda our trader are facing challenges associated with high cost of Internet but with the coming up of Airtel Broad Band Internet solution this will lower the cost majority SME,s have been incurring  on Internet” He said

He added by explaining that  Ugandan traders like their counterparts in other African countries are embracing online trading but this cannot be rolled out with the high cost of Internet  thus the need for the private sector to come up with cheap products that can support Ugandan trade to embrace online  shopping and marketing.

 Commenting on behalf of the SME,s Isa Ssekito the Public Relations office for Kampala City traders Association said with the Launch of the solution this will lower the cost of doing Business by the SME,s in the Country.

Isa Ssekito of KACITA receiving new Broad Band Kit  from the Aitel Uganda Managing Director  

The Airtel Broad Band Internet solution will be first piloted in the greater Kampala covering the areas of Kampala city, Entebbe and some parts of Mukono; however Airtel promised the network to be extended to other parts of the country in few months to come.