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Why internet cost has remained expensive

Experts in Uganda’s digital economy have warned that the high cost of internet access is steadily undermining innovation, job creation and the country’s broader economic transformation agenda.

A youth using the Internet. Current internet prices remain unaffordable for many Ugandans.
By: Aloysious Kasoma, Journalists @New Vision


KAMPALA - Uganda has about 15.2 million internet subscribers, yet nearly 98% of them remain on 3G, while 4G coverage stands at about 82% of the country.

Despite this

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