Ucc Bans Sale Of Sim Cards With Immediate Effect
As of writing this post, MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda, which together take up the lion’s share of the 23.5 million-strong subscriber base had stopped the sale of SIM cards with immediate effect. Other telecom companies are expected to follow suit. In statements shared on social media, this move follows a directive by the UCC in respect to the Sale, Registration and Replacement of SIM cards in the country. To this effect, street agents, and shops not licenced by KCCA and other municipal authorities are banned from selling SIM cards until further notice....