Starlink, a satellite internet constellation operated by American aerospace company SpaceX, providing satellite Internet access coverage to over 56 countries is now officially available for purchase in Kenya. The announcement about Starlink being available for purchase in Kenya was made on July, 18th 2023 on the Starlink’s official Social media account. This means that individuals in Kenya can now subscribe to Starlink’s internet service, which utilizes a network of Satellites to provide reliable and high-speed internet connectivity. SpaceX started launching Starlink satellites in 2019 and it is now in over…
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How to transfer airtime from MTN to Mobile Money Account in Uganda
Is it really possible to transfer or convert airtime to the mobile money account in Uganda? This is one of the question many people are asking and it is a challenge many are faced with everyday as they do their daily transaction. Well, you are about to get the right answer. There is one or two reasons that can make you want to convert airtime back to mobile money; it could be because you mistakenly bought more airtime than what you wanted. For example, a few weeks ago I wanted…
How to Convert Airtel Airtime to Mobile Money Account in Uganda
Few days ago, a friend reached out me asking if I can help her convert her Airtel airtime to the Airtel money account. This is one of the question many people are asking and it is a challenge many are faced with everyday as they do their daily transaction. Is it really possible to transfer or convert airtime to the mobile money account in Uganda? Well, you are about to get the right answer. There is one or two reasons that can make you want to convert airtime back to…
Kola reverse. How to reverse MTN mobile money sent to the wrong number.
Sometimes, as a mobile money user, you send money to the wrong number, especially when you insert one wrong digit. In the past, whether it was small money or huge money, the only way to get it back from the stranger you sent it to was if that stranger was a good person and could help you reverse the transaction. But in most cases, the possibility of that was narrow. It would most likely be split milk. The truth is, telecom companies haven’t just been sleeping around; they’ve been working…
Differences Between MTN MoMo Card and Airtel Virtual MasterCard
Due to sudden growth in digital economy across the African continent, making online payments and cashless transactions are becoming more rightly agreed to use by private businesses by their clients. In early 2021, Airtel Africa officially made it clear that they were partnering with Mastercard, providing their clients across 14 African countries the opportunity to access and use Mastercard’s global system by bringing into place the Airtel Virtual debit MasterCard for the very first time after the one for MTN. This addition adds to the growing list of an ever growing…
How to deposit on XENO through MTN mobile money
XENO is a goal-based saving and investment service that helps individuals, families, groups, and institutions to plan, save, and invest for their financial goals like education, wealth and emergencies. XENO has been around ever since 2017 and is licensed and regulated by the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) as a Fund Manager and Collective Investment Scheme Manager. This digital saving and investment platform gives individuals the chance to set financial goals and open investment accounts to save and invest so that they can be able to reach these goals. Of late…
UNRA Uganda and MTN Uganda launched a partnership to provide toll free payment for road users along Entebbe Expressway
The Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) have today in partnership with MTN Uganda launched a partnership to provide toll free payment solution along Kampala Entebbe Expressway for road users. The Entebbe Expressway has a road toll fee system that requires payment to grant access for usage. A fee of different amounts is levied at the toll gates and access is granted to the different classes of motor vehicles and motor bikes. The partnership will allow the road users along Kampala Entebbe Expressway to recharge their Upesi Card using MTN Mobile…
itel launches P17 and P17 Pro in partnership with MTN Uganda
itel and MTN Uganda have jointly launched the itel P17 series following the recently launched partnership between the two companies. The itel P17 and P17 Pro are the latest addition to the itel range of smartphones. Both phones have an impressive 5.5” screen and a long-lasting battery, whose single charge can last up to 3 days. The itel P17 which comes with 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM retails at UGX 235,000 while the P17 Pro which features 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM will roll out into the market soon. Based…
MTN Uganda Launches 4th Edition of MTN Momo Nyabo
MTN Uganda has on Monday launched the 4th edition of the highly rewarding MoMoNyabo promotion under the theme MoMoNyabo Waaka, with prizes worth over 2.5 billion shillings to be won by over 16,000 MTN MoMo customers and agents across the country. Customers will only need to deposit UGX. 20,000 or more on their MTN Mobile Money accounts to stand a chance to win prizes including 24 brand new Toyota Succeed cars, and mobile money worth UGX 1,600,000,000. Three lucky customers will win Toyota every week while 2,000 will each win…
UCC Public Notice On Africell’s Cessation Of Operation in Uganda
The Uganda Communication Commission wishes to confirm that Africell Uganda Limited (Africell) decided to stop providing telecommunication services in Uganda. Africell entered the Ugandan telecom market in 2014 after she acquired majority shares in Orange Uganda Limited. Africell’s shareholders have, however, decided to reconsolidate their investments in Africa and have accordingly decided that they do not wish to have Uganda as part of Africell’s portfolio anymore and instead focus on other parts of the world where they have a competitive advantage. In accordance with its mandate under the Act and…