MTN Uganda has been granted the 079 number range (0790000000 - 0790999999) by UCC, expanding its network for new customers.

Customers with the new prefix will be able to access MTN’s extensive network, loyalty programs (Prestige, Senkyu), and MTN MoMo financial services like Pay with MoMo, Market by MoMo, and Wesotinge.

New customers can purchase a SIM card at UGX 2,000 from any MTN Shop or MTN Service Centre with a national ID.

MTN Uganda has been granted a new number range by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), further expanding its network to accommodate the growing demand for connectivity. The new 079 prefix now joins MTN’s existing family of number ranges, reinforcing MTN Uganda’s commitment to providing seamless and accessible communication services for all Ugandans.

Effective immediately, new customers can acquire MTN numbers within the 0790000000 to 0790999999 range, ensuring they can enjoy the full suite of MTN’s telecom and financial services. This development does not affect existing MTN numbers, and all customers will continue to experience the high-quality service they have come to expect from Uganda’s most trusted telecom provider.

With the addition of the 079 range, MTN Uganda reaffirms its position as the largest and most resilient telecommunications provider in the country. This expansion ensures that more Ugandans can benefit from: