PUBLIC WI-FI OPERATIONS Earlier today, Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) announced an enforcement exercise targeting illegal resellers of public Wi-Fi services across the country. The exercise follows consultations with key stakeholders, including telecommunications operators, @URAuganda and members of the Wi-Fi Hotspot Association, on the regulatory challenges associated with the resale of public internet services. Unlicensed providers are reselling internet access without the required authorisation, raising concerns about standards, consumer protection, fair competition, government revenues, network and infrastructure safety. Under the Uganda Communications Act, no person may provide telecommunications services to the public without a licence issued by the Commission. Addressing journalists at UCC head office earlier today, @UCC_ED said a nationwide enforcement exercise will involve identification and take-down of illegal installations and seizure of routers and related equipment. He encouraged all illegal operators to immediately cease operations and advised consumers to use internet providers licensed by UCC. #ConnectedUganda2030 @MoICT_Ug @azawedde @JulesMweheire @Bbossa