Warid - Uganda

Warid (Uganda) uses 2 GSM bands, 1 UMTS band, and 1 LTE band. Find out if your unlocked phone or mobile device will work with Warid (Uganda). See the tables below for details.

Warid Uganda was a mobile network operator that was part of Warid Telecom International, an Emirati telecommunications company. Here are some key points about Warid Uganda:

1. Launch and Acquisition:

   • Warid Uganda launched its services in January 2008 and was the third-largest mobile network operator in Uganda at the time.
   • In 2013, Airtel Uganda acquired Warid Uganda, integrating its operations into Airtel Uganda.

2. Network Technology:

   • Warid Uganda used GSM 900/1800 MHz frequencies for its network, providing 2G services.
   • The company also planned to deploy a WiMAX network throughout Uganda, though the status of this deployment is not specified.

3. Mobile Money Services:

   • Warid Uganda introduced a mobile banking and payment service called Warid Pesa, which aimed to meet the growing demand for mobile payments in the country.

4. Impact on the Market:

   • Before its acquisition, Warid Uganda was known for igniting a price war in the Ugandan telecommunications market, leading to significant reductions in call rates and affecting the overall revenue of the sector.

5. Regulatory Approvals:

   • The acquisition of Warid Uganda by Airtel Uganda is subject to regulatory and statutory approvals, which were still pending at the time of the announcement.

Warid Uganda's operations were eventually absorbed into Airtel Uganda, expanding Airtel's customer base and network presence in the country.

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