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"speaker_name": "Hon. William Kabogo",
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"content": " Thank you, Mr. Speaker, Sir. Indeed, as you said, I am familiar with this area and I shall respond, with your permission. Kindly allow me to mention that there is an annotated document, which was forwarded this morning. The only difference between the first answer and this one is where we have indicated the timelines. I asked my Ministry to put those things in perspective of time allocation. With your permission, I may respond, Sir. The Ministry, through the Authority’s interventions under the Universal Service Fund (USF), has successfully established a mobile cell tower in Todonyang’, which is currently on air and providing mobile services to the surrounding community. According to the Authority's coverage data, Natira Sub-Location enjoys over 80 per cent area coverage. To further address connectivity needs, the Authority will conduct Quality of Service Assessments (QoS), which will be done within June, 2025 in Merikuka, Natete, Lopeimukat and Natira. The outcomes of these assessments will inform structured engagements with mobile network operators aimed at enhancing service delivery in the identified areas. Mr. Speaker, Sir, part (b) of the Question was on whether the Ministry engaged telecommunication providers such as Safaricom and Airtel to fast-track the deployment of communication masts and systems in these high-risk areas. In response; yes, indeed. In line with the regulatory mandate, the Authority requires licenced operators to extend services through universal service obligations embedded in their licensing conditions. Additionally, the Authority has provided direct support through the Universal Service Fund (USF), facilitating the deployment of mobile network infrastructure in such areas notably under the cellular mobile USF project as follows- Phase One extended mobile cellular services to 10 sub-locations, namely, Nakoret, Nakurio, Lokangai, Lokudule, Lopusiki, Naposomuru, Kapus, Naipa, Loikipetot, Arengan and Nadome, which is Silale. Phase Two: Tondonyang is covered under Phase 11 that has extended cellular mobile services to 13 sub-locations namely, Loreng, Lortit, Puch, Nanam, Oropoi, Loremiet, Loitanit, Tondonyang, Kataboi, Lorengelup, Kayamanik, Loduat, Namorapuv and five sub-locations within this phase, namely; Kangitit, Ngilukia, Katilia, Loperot and Kalapata are still under the acquisition and are scheduled for implementation in the Financial Year 2025/2026. Mr. Speaker, Sir, Phase Three plans to cover 10 sub-locations, namely, Loboi, Lomiyan, Liwan, Kaitedet, Nadunga, Lokipoto, Loito, Mogila, Lotubai, Ekidor that are The electronic version of the Senate Hansard Report is for information purposesonly. A certified version of this Report can be obtained from the Director, Hansard and AudioServices, Senate."
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