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UCC directs telecom operators to coordinate and tidy fibre cable installation

Policy & Legislation Single source Uganda (national) 23 Mar 2026 Severity: 1/5

The Uganda Communications Commission issued a public notice directing telecom operators and infrastructure providers to streamline fibre cable deployment, citing public and government complaints about cluttered poles, according to ChimpReports. The regulator said operators must obtain approval for fibre deployment plans under a framework in force since 1 January 2026, and called on city and district authorities to integrate telecom infrastructure into road works.

A national event, not tied to one district.

Single source: Reported by one outlet; not yet independently confirmed.

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