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But we can not say that now, can we? There have been allegations that Vodafone Uganda has unpaid License fees arrears to Uganda Communication Commission in billion of Shillings as well as rental arrears to Eaton Towers, a telecom mast management computer. As a result, customers have been experiencing severe network outages especially outside Kampala CBD. About Network issues In an official statement on its Facebook Page, the telecom has apologized to its customers for deterioration in quality of service for the last several weeks but has assured customers of restoration of service without giving specific timelines....

Vodafone’s data Add-ons add more value to already existent bundles. At the moment this includes an equal data volume at a slightly lower charge. So for UGX 2,000 you pay for 100MBs of data, you can purchase an add-on for another 100MBs at UGX 1,700. A daily 400MBs going at UGX 7,000 allows you an add-on for UGX 6,000 giving you another 400MBs. This add-on business isn’t unique to Uganda however....

What is Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard for exchanging data over short distances from fixed and mobile devices, and building personal area networks. This technology is slowly infiltrating the wireless headphone market these days. Bluetooth was introduced in the 1990s and was intended as a wireless replacement for the serial ports used to connect printers, mice and other peripherals to personal computers. The Bluetooth specifications for a smartphone, often have something like “A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HID, HOGP, HSP, PBAP or aptX....

For years now, Twitter users have clamored for an edit button to tweets posted. Unfortunately, this hasn’t happened. A lot of people, however, believed it was being worked on, and that it’ll happen at some point. But unfortunately, from what we’ve heard, it’s probably never going to happen. In a video Q &A session with Wired, Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s CEO, gave a shocking answer while responding to question, stating that Twitter will never have the edit button....

In Nigeria, for example, this app has been really helpful in thwarting fraudsters, spam calls, and unsolicited calls from telecom service providers. Asides that, you get other great features; it lets you record calls manually and automatically, and helps you backup your contacts and call list. How Does Truecaller work? When you sign up on Truecaller, all your information (Name, phone book contacts, Operating system, device ID, etc), as stated in the privacy policy on its website are immediately uploaded to the Truecaller server....

Now Tecno has noticed the anticipation and is offering customers in Nigeria a chance to pre-order the Phantom Z online. The device that’s will retail for N57,800 price-point only will available for pick-up at specific retail stores in Nigeria specified in the pre-order page. Those that pre-order will be automatically entered into the VIP lucky draw which will be held on 30th July, 2014 for a chance to win prizes from TECNO Mobile....

So we’ve come up with a guide on 3 sure ways to save data when streaming music on your Spotify app. In this post, you’ll see the three methods along with how to set them up using data saver on Spotify. How to Save Data on Spotify By Setting Your Music Quality to Low: Spotify generally has Five streaming options. This includes low, normal, high, very high, and automatic. By default, the settings come in Automatic....

People are looking to Telecoms and ISPs that offer affordable and flexible data bundles to help them stay connected and do just about anything online. One of those internet bundles that excite us is the Night bundle that gives you 1GB of data at only Ugx 2,500 from midnight to 6pm on most Telecoms. All ye geeks, developers and night owls, here’s a reason to smile into the night. Here are 5 things you can do with MTN Night shift bundle....

In this post, we list 5 tips & tricks to help you get the best out of YouTube Music. 1. Search Songs by Lyrics The search feature lets you find songs by their lyrics. Just type in any part of the song’s lyrics you remember (For instance, if you search the lyrical line, “All i wanna say is that they don’t…….”, the top result will be Michael Jackson’s They don’t care about us)....

Sometimes, certain things on the twitter platform are not very easy to run. Especially if these things are not directly related to activities on twitter. Twitter bots can come in to ease up these activities. And even so, for some that have functionalities on the twitter app. This post covers 5 twitter bots that help users have a better experience on the platform. The handles of these bots are listed, alongside their functions....

But if the neighbors get a hold of your WiFi password or you suddenly can’t connect your devices to the MiFi, it can send you into some frantic panic mode with an endless stream of adrenaline. You know what am talking about, don’t you? So here’s how you arm yourself with nifty tips on how to make the most of your Smile Uganda MiFi if you own one. #1. Connecting your computer to you MiFi Now everything we shall show you requires that your computer is already connected to the MiFi’s wireless hotspot....

Tecno Spark 4 This is a budget phone that can be used by first time smartphone users. Screen Size: 6.52 ”ROM: 32GBRAM: 3GBCamera: 13 MP + 2 MP Rear, 8 MP FrontAndroid: 9.0Battery: 4,000mAhNetwork: 4GPrice: Between UGX 430,000 and UGX 500,000 Tecno Spark 5 Screen Size: 6.6 ”ROM: 32GBRAM: 2GBCamera: 13 MP + 2 MP (macro lens) + 2MP (depth sensor) + QVGA Rear, 8 MP FrontAndroid: 10.0Battery: 5,000mAhNetwork: 4GPrice: Between UGX 490,000 and UGX 550,000...

These ‘digital banks’ as the name implies, do not have physical, walk-in branches. Hence, it is in their interest to make sure their online channels sufficiently caters to all of the customer’s needs. Therefore, with these institutions, there’s a focus on mobile apps and websites. In this post, we aggregate some of the digital banks operating in Nigeria. Also, we highlight their unique value proposition. You should read through. READ MORE: Get a Virtual Dollar Card in Nigeria on These Platforms....

Hot 12i Although the design of the Infinix Hot 12i is similar to its predecessor, the Infinix Hot 11, it features some upgraded features. It comes in a plastic body (not surprising for a budget smartphone) and features a triple rear camera setup including a 13-megapixel main sensor, 2-megapixel sensor, and a QVGA AI sensor. You also get an 8-megapixel water drop selfie camera upfront. Key Specifications Display: 6.6 inch IPS LCD Touchscreen, 720 x 1612 pixels (271 ppi), 82....

The motor vehicle registration process This is a process of designating of a unique identification number to a particular motor vehicle. These unique numbers are commonly imprinted on a plate, commonly referred to as ‘number plate’. Motor vehicle registration applies to vehicles imported into and within Uganda. Why do you need to register your Motor Vehicle ? Claim: A motor vehicle user can easily claim ownership of their own vehicle or be the title owner since owner details are captured first time on the entry of vehicle details in the URA system....

The Fire TV platform supports most of the popular streaming services including Netflix, Youtube, Disney+, HBO Max, Hulu, Paramount+ among others. You also get Live TV support through Sling, Philo, Pluto, YouTube TV, etc. This brings the Fire TV platform ahead or at par with competition such as Roku and Google TV. But hold up. You might ask, why would anyone want to have a browser on their Smart TV?...

At the California streaming launch event on 14th September 2021, Apple announced new features to the fitness+ service. Apple fitness+ has about 12,000 workouts in HD and has new content dropping every week. That’s one massive database of workout videos. There’s also a real-time connection between fitness+ and Apple watch that makes your workouts really engaging. You’re able to track things like heart rate, amount of calories burned, timers, and celebrations for hitting your activity goals....

Anker Soundcore Flare Anker have long been making quality budget wireless speakers. The Anker Soundcore Flare is a water proof Bluetooth speaker that is quite affordable. With just about $20, you can purchase one for yourself. Price: N30,000 0n Jumia Nigeria Weight: 1.1 poundsBattery life: 12 hours Wireless range: 20m / 66ft Frequency response: N/A Drivers: 2 x 1.75″ Full Range + 2 x Passive Radiator NFC: NoAux-in: Yes Bluetooth version: 4....

Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency. A crypto-currency is a digital asset designed to work as a medium of exchange that uses cryptography to secure its transactions, to control the creation of additional units, and to verify the transfer of assets. Cryptography or cryptology is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties called adversaries. Bitcoin is the first worldwide payment system and digital currency that works without a central bank or single administrator....

Put side by side to compare their features and Bluetooth 5 being relatively new, here are 7 comparisons to help you decide what works best for your device. Speed Bluetooth 5 is faster than Bluetooth 4 with the former having 2Mbps, twice the speed of the Bluetooth 4 of about 1Mbps making the Bluetooth 5 able to meet one of IoT requirements. This is thanks to the 5Mbps bandwidth of the Bluetooth 5 in comparison to 2....