Ugandan police crack down on unauthorised Wi-Fi sellers in Kampala
Police and the Uganda Communications Commission have initiated a crackdown on unauthorized Wi-Fi resellers in Kampala. The operation targets operators who provide public internet services without regulatory approval or who illegally attach equipment to existing infrastructure.
Why it matters
This reflects the ongoing tension between informal, low-cost internet access providers and state regulatory bodies seeking to formalize and control telecommunications infrastructure.
Police and the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) have launched an operation against unauthorized Wi-Fi resellers in Kampala, targeting public internet services operating without regulatory approval. The campaign covers Kasangati, Kawaala, Kasubi, and Kawempe, with plans to expand to other areas. Authorities are focusing on operators serving public Wi-Fi without authorization or illegally attaching cables and equipment to existing infrastructure without the owners' consent. Additionally, officials are c
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