16 June 2025

Uganda has taken a bold step toward harnessing the internet’s potential to transform its society and economy.

Sombha Solutions Store, Veea Inc, and BG Titan Group (BGT) unveiled the country’s first collaborative, shared-infrastructure ‘Internet-for-All’ prototype network. This innovative proof-of-concept responds to a call from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) for industry leaders to move beyond competition and embrace unprecedented collaboration.

“What we’re achieving today aligns perfectly with UCC’s vision — turning competitive barriers into opportunities for collaboration. With shared infrastructure, every provider can deliver world-class connectivity, bringing the digital future to all Ugandans,” said Haruna Nyanzi Lule, CEO of Sombha Solutions Store.

“Consumer empowerment and universal digital access are at the heart of our regulatory approach. By promoting transparent, affordable, and shared infrastructure models like this, we aim to foster healthy competition and ensure all Ugandans can participate fully in the digital economy,” said Julianne Mweheire, Director of Economic Regulation, Content, and Consumer Affairs at UCC.

Veea’s broadband access platform, which integrates Wi-Fi, multi-access backhaul, edge computing, and cybersecurity into compact VeeaHub devices, plays a central role in this initiative.

“By deploying resilient infrastructure and innovative technologies, we are accelerating Uganda’s modernization. This collaborative model isn’t just Uganda’s blueprint — it’s a catalyst that could soon inspire similar transformations across East Africa,” said Adam Bicha, Vice President of BG Titan Group in Uganda.