Speaking during the announcement of the 10-year anniversary celebrations, V.G Somasekhar, the Airtel Uganda managing director, in a statement, said: “As a subsidiary of Airtel Africa Limited, we look at ourselves as a proudly Ugandan company here to uphold our promise to connect and enable millions of Ugandans.
Our journey began with a commitment to provide the people of Uganda access to quality and affordable mobile telecommunications services. With the countrywide modernized network, today we are providing the fastest, most reliable and affordable telecommunications services across Uganda.”
The statement added that Airtel Uganda has 100 per cent 4G LTE connectivity and boasts of 2,000 sites, making it possible for subscribers around the country to enjoy an improved experience in internet-based activities border-to-border.
The telecom company has also played a crucial role in the digitization of cash through its platform, Airtel Money, which has accelerated financial inclusion particularly in rural areas by enabling the previously unbanked population with access to financial services.
Airtel said it was recognised as Uganda’s top taxpayer for 2018.