Uganda’s tech sector alarmed at nationalisation plan
Government ponders a national internet exchange point, which would replace private players in one of East Africa’s most energised ICT sectors
02 July 2019 - 19:35
Kampala — Uganda’s plan to nationalise its internet data exchange service will result in poorer-quality services and discourage investment in one of East Africa’s most thriving information and communications technology (ICT) sectors, industry players say.
Internet exchanges are platforms on which internet service providers and network operators exchange data traffic...
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