Following Airtel’s recent launch of a new data proposition offering its customers more for less, MTN, the country’s leading telecom in both customer base and revenues, has reacted by drastically slashing its internet rates.
We are making Internet more accessible and affordable while also expanding coverage and capacity of the network to give users an enhanced experience, says @mtnug CEO @wimMTNUG #MTNMoreMbs4Less pic.twitter.com/hLdaPOEorz
— Edwin Junior (@edwinejnr) February 20, 2018
According to MTN, this reduction in data prices by over 100 per cent is expected to drive further internet connectivity, facilitate business growth and enable communication through internet-based channels.
The new @mtnug data rates.
Time to max this internet! #MTNMoreMBs4Less pic.twitter.com/yX7Af1AtbD— Engule (@MuntuWabulijjo) February 20, 2018
The rate reduction, according to Wim Vanhelleputte, the MTN Uganda chief executive officer, is an indication that as uptake and internet usage continues to grow, the internet rates will also continue to fall.
“What we are currently witnessing is data revolution coming into full swing. The reduction in pricing is by over 100%, indicating our commitment towards internet connectivity and affordability for all,