NITA-U to start free WI-FI roll out in Uganda

The National Information Technology Authority–Uganda (NITA-U) will be offering free WiFi within selected locations in the country.

The selected locations include; Kampala Central Business District and some areas of Entebbe starting 1st October, 2016. Access to the service will be offered between 6:00pm and 6:00am.

People who need to access the WI-FI, which will be under the name (MYUG), should follow the following steps:

Look out for hotspots broadcasting MYUG;

Sign-Up via the access page with the following details: First & Last name, Email address, Mobile Number, Preferred Username, Access Password, Date of Birth and Gender.

“Registered users will login using their preferred username and password,” reads a statement on the official NITA-U website. “Follow-us on our social media platforms to keep up with additional updates.” It concludes.

Uganda’s Government is not the only Government in East Africa set to roll out free WI-FI in the country, as earlier reported by CIO East Africa, the Kenyan Government will soon roll out free Wi-Fi services countrywide.

The roll out will begin after the government installs the necessary infrastructure in all the 47 constituencies. This was revealed during a presentation done to the MPs in a Kamukuji at the chambers of Parliament buildings by the Cabinet Secretary for ICT, Mr Joe Mucheru.

The project to be undertaken by the Ministry of Information, Communications and Technology will enable youths access to free internet.

“This project will transform Kenya and bring the digital dream to a reality”, the CS said. ‘’It will bring the youth out of poverty by creating jobs,’’ the CS added.

The installation will involve a satellite dish, smart devices, among other accessories.