A list of all the data bundles with free OTT in Uganda

Ugandans love to communicate via all social media platforms and there is nothing as relaxing as using a data bundle with free OTT (Over the top). When this tax was introduced last year, there was back lash from the citizens over the tax who responded by evading the tax leading government missing the mark in terms of taxes collected according to results shown last year.

In response to this, the government is also still internally fighting to see how they can do without this tax according to a recent rant by ICT Minister. Recently, MPs wanted the government to pay this tax for them a move the that the Speaker blocked.

Some telecoms have bundled this tax into their existing internet data bundles making it easier for their subscribers to use the service without the hustle for paying for OTT separately. It’s not hard to notice that the telecom giants MTN and Airtel Uganda don’t have free OTT data bundles among their offerings.

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Here are all the ISPs and telecoms that have data bundles with free OTT in Uganda;

Africell Uganda

Africell recently relaunched its SWIFT data bundles and now come with free OTT when you dial *133*6#. The SWIFT acronym implies SnapChat, WhatsApp, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter which are the apps or websites that the bundle enables customers access. The new SWIFT bundles came with increased bundle volumes which last for longer periods of time at cost friendly prices which enable many people enjoy the internet experience without fear of expensive costs.

Roke Telkom

Roke Teklom users also don’t need to go through the inconvenience of paying extra monies for the this tax. They will only stick to paying their usual subscription fees for these bundles which come with free OTT.

The bundled products covered include;

• Roke Unlimited Plus. Here you get 100GB for only sh250,000 during on peak hours (7am to 7pm), and keep it going with free internet during off peak hours (7pm to 7am) on weekdays & free internet all weekend long.
• Roke Mega Plus: 300GB for only sh650,000 during on peak hours
• RokeClassic Plus: You get to blast away on the internet with 40GB for only sh100,000 during on peak hours for 30 days

Smile Communications

All Smile Data bundles are OTT inclusive. When it was initially announced, this offer was initially valid for the next 3 months, to enable Smile’s subscribers will stay connected with their friends and family, and share all the happy moments using your favorite Social Media platforms. These are some of Smile’s data bundles that come with free OTT.

1. 500MB Anytime data
2. 1GB SmileLite
3. 1.5GB SmileLite data
4. 3GB Anytime data
5. 5GB Anytime data
6. 10GB Anytime data
7. 20GB Anytime data
8. 50GB Anytime data
9. 100GB Anytime data
10. 200GB Anytime data