Fixed broadband provider Savanna Uganda has officially entered the country’s competitive mobile telecommunications sector, signaling an aggressive push for market share with an unlimited voice and data proposition.
The move transitions the company from a strictly Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH) provider into a fully integrated Mobile Network Operator (MNO), intensifying competition in a market traditionally dominated by giants MTN Uganda and Airtel Uganda.
Initially launching across Kampala and the Greater Kampala region, the new service introduces a converged billing model. Under this setup, existing home or office fiber internet clients can add mobile SIM cards to their subscription plans for an incremental fee, managing both fixed and mobile services under a single account.
Speaking at the launch, Savanna Uganda Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Alex Wanyoike, described the expansion as a milestone for both the company and the country’s digital economy.
“Today marks a transformative moment for Savanna Fibre Uganda and for the people and businesses we serve. We are proud to extend our robust fiber-driven customer model into mobile, delivering truly unlimited voice and data at an affordable incremental price,” Mr. Wanyoike said.
He added that integrating mobile SIMs with existing fiber plans would create a seamless and scalable connectivity experience, setting “a new standard for value, simplicity, and performance in Africa’s telecom landscape.”
Savanna’s entry comes at a time of robust growth within the local digital landscape. According to the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) market report for the first quarter of 2026, Uganda’s telecommunications sector boasts 61.6 million mobile subscriptions, 2.37 billion mobile money transactions, and Shs 1.6 trillion in quarterly sector revenues.
Industry observers view the launch as a significant disruption, particularly as demand for affordable high-speed internet and mobile data continues to surge among households, small businesses, and digital entrepreneurs. By offering “unlimited” packages-a major pain point for data-heavy users in Uganda-Savanna aims to carve out a niche among tech-savvy urban consumers.
While the immediate rollout focuses on the central region before expanding to other parts of Uganda, the company has set its sights on cross-border growth. Management indicated that its long-term strategy involves replicating this integrated connectivity model in other African markets, including South Africa.
The company stated that its expansion reflects a commitment to driving digital inclusion by leveraging its established fiber infrastructure to provide cheaper, more reliable communication services.