MTN Uganda has introduced MTN WakaNet MAX, a home Internet solution, which the telecom company says offers affordable and reliable 4G data connectivity to multiple family members, with a single router.
According to MTN, with a single WakaNet MAX kit, a family can have up to 32 internet enabled devices connected to superfast 4G internet.
Somdev Sen, the MTN Uganda Chief Marketing Officer, says WakaNet MAX, which is derived from the Luganda word “Waka” literally meaning “home,” is an internet solution for families that have many smart devices such as smart phones, laptops, security cameras, smart TVs, smart refrigerators, tablets and gaming consoles, among others.
This offer comes at a time when many people are working and studying from home as a safety precaution because of covid 19.
“One of the ways we are delivering a bold new digital world to our customers is by ensuring that every home has access to affordable and reliable superfast internet,” says Somdev.
“As we all know the internet has become an essential part of our lives especially in these times where we are required to do a lot more at home. MTN WakaNet MAX ensure ensures that our customers are able to work, study, transact business, get entertainment as well as secure their homes with CCTV, all powered by reliable Internet from MTN,” he adds.
Apart from data bundles that have no expiry date, another feature of MTN WakaNet MAX is its router, which has an inbuilt battery that ensures internet availability even when the home loses power.
Customers can purchase the MTN WakaNet MAX kit at selected service centers across the country at only UGX 245,000. The kit includes 35GB that has no expiry date and the plug and play MTN WakaNet MAX router. To recharge, customers can simply go to the MyMTN App or dial *177# to recharge for as low as UGX 55,000 for 20GB. Other data bundle top-up packages include 40GB for UGX 85,000, 85GB for UGX 170,000 and 195GB for UGX 335,000, all with no expiry date.