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Conclusion
In this paper, we have shown that National Roaming is technically feasible in Uganda.
However, given the highly competitive mobile market with some well established
operators exhibiting unfair monopolistic behaviors, a National Roaming policy curbing
such behavior needs to be defi ned before National Roaming can be economically feasible.
We also recommend that UCC along with NBOS should enforce the standardization
of telecoms equipment to ensure that interconnectivity is achieved when National
Roaming is mandated. Finally, considering the population and network infrastructure
characteristics of different regions in Uganda we highlight which areas would benefi t
the most from National Roaming.
Acknowledgement
We are heartily thankful to Madam Petra Vorwig, visiting lecturer from the United States
of America (U.S.A), Madam Pamela Kadama, and Ms. Ann Rita Ssemboga of Uganda
Communication Commission (UCC); whose encouragement, guidance and support
from the initial to the fi nal stage enabled us to develop an understanding, confi dence
and courage in the process of information gathering and writing the paper. Lastly, we
offer our regards and blessings to all those who supported us in any respect during
the completion of the paper; this paper would not have been possible without all your
collective contribution and tremendous efforts. May the almighty bless you all.
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