UCC at a Glance
percent population covered by Broadband
74
kms of fixed broadband coverage
12554
unit cost of 1mbps permonth ($)
205
percent increase in uptake of local TV content
69
teachers retooled in ICT skills
1500
The Uganda Communications Commission was established to implement the provisions of The UCC Act 2013 in accordance with the Laws of Uganda, with the principal goal of developing a modern communications Infrastructure in Uganda, in conformity with the operationalization of the Telecommunications Policy.
Vision
To Drive The Development of a Robust Communications Sector in Uganda.
Mandate of UCC
The primary mandate of UCC is to regulate the Communications sector, which includes Telecommunications, Broadcasting, radio communication, postal communications, data communication and infrastructure.
The Mandate of the Commission spans over three entities:
- Uganda Communications Commission
- Rural Communications Development Fund
- Uganda Institute of Communications & Technology