The Ugandan Communications Commission (UCC) as of 19th March 2018 fixed the maximum domestic voice and SMS interconnection rates for the period 2018-2020. The rates are significantly lower than the previous ones: for voice they will charge UGX 112-voice and UGX 15 for SMS.
@UCC_Official has issued maximum domestic voice and SMS #interconnection rates for the period 2018-2020. The rates are significantly lower than the previous ones: UGX 112-voice/UGX 15-SMS.
Very good for #competition, retail service affordability, and the small and new operator. pic.twitter.com/aTiMbj14mM
— Oscar Kabata (@KabataOscar) March 19, 2018
In a letter issued to all CEO of the telecom companies in Uganda, the telecom regulator believes that the rates set shall address a number of termination market concerns including; termination rate-cost orientation, ensuring cost recovery in the provision of call termination services, the promotion of fair competition within the telecom market as well as enhancing retail affordability. See the rates below.
| 1st July 2018 | 1st July 2019 | 1st July 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Domestic Fixed & Mobile Termination | UGX 65 | UGX 55 | UGX 45 |
| Domestic SMS Termination | UGX 7 | UGX 5 | UGX 3 |
The new rates above will take effect by 1st July 2018. The voice rates will reduce by a factor of UGX 10 annually until 2020.
