@UCC should reconsider the 7-day ultimatum issued to unlicensed public Wi-Fi hotspot operators and allow a reasonable transition period for them to understand the licensing requirements, seek guidance and take the necessary steps to comply. Read our position statement on the UCC directive: bit.ly/4juuk5q

@UCC_Official should introduce affordable, proportionate licensing options for unlicensed Wifi operatotors that reflect the scale of community connectivity businesses. This is especially important given the wider constraints to affordable internet access highligted in our policy paper "The Triple Constraint on Uganda's Digital Economy" Read more: 🔗bit.ly/4juuk5q

Our Executive Director, Ms. Dorothy Mukasa, had the privilege of joining the Spotlight panel at Defenders Days in Sweden, organized by @crdefenders Under the theme “The Reimagination of Human Rights and How We Fund the Transformation,” The panel brought into focus the resilience of NGOs amid global funding challenges #DefendersDays

Digital participation goes beyond access to technology. Connectivity costs, infrastructure investment and internet policies all shape who gets online. The @UCC_Official directive on unlicensed public Wi-Fi hotspots is one example of how regulation intersects with these challenges. Read our policy paper explores the wider constraints facing the digital economy. 🔗 bit.ly/4juuk5q @UCC_ED @azawedde

Regulations should create pathways to compliance for public Wi-Fi hotspot operators, not impose barriers that risk pushing affordable internet access out of reach. Read our position statement on the UCC directive to unlicensed public Wi-Fi hotspots. 🔗bit.ly/4juuk5q