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One SIM per person? Uganda aims to simplify communications

Simon Osuji by Simon Osuji
March 12, 2025
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Ugandan MPs have adopted a proposal for a single SIM card policy, which aims to simplify communication across the country’s networks. It also means, in theory, that mobile phone customers will not need to carry multiple SIM cards or handsets.


This consumer protection measure, according to MPs, would allow subscribers to retain their phone numbers when switching networks or geographic locations, on the lines, it seems, of mobile number portability.

The policy was championed in parliament by MP Joyce Bagala, who has suggested it could improve network accessibility, reduce connectivity costs and, thanks to greater competition, improve the quality of services.

The plan was apparently unanimously approved at a plenary session presided by Deputy Parliamentary Speaker Thomas Tayebwa. According to Ugandan media, it will soon enable consumers to call, text, and transact smoothly across many mobile phone networks. 

Or will it? State Minister for ICT Godfrey Kabbyanga Baluku has warned that the transition will necessitate massive infrastructure upgrades from the government and telecom providers. In any case, even though parliament has called on regulator the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to urgently implement this policy, the next stage is likely to be a report.

This news comes at the same time as a reminder that demand for mobile communications seems to be growing in Uganda. Operator MTN Uganda has been granted a new number range by the UCC. The 079 range will help it to expand its network capacity.

Effective immediately, new customers can acquire MTN SIM cards with numbers within the 079 prefix range by visiting any MTN Shop or MTN Service Centre across the country.

MTN Uganda has assured its existing customer base that the introduction of the new 079 number range will have no impact on their current numbers or the quality of service they receive. 

MTN Uganda is the leading telecommunications provider in the country. Recent figures are hard to come by, but news reports suggest that, as of June 30, 2024, MTN Uganda reported a subscriber base of 20.7 million.

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