Uganda - Obtain a Toll Free Number

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Procedure

A toll-free number is one that starts with a toll-free area code i.e. Uganda toll free number is 0800, when someone dials one of these numbers, they aren't charged for the call. Whoever owns the toll-free phone number pays instead.

HOW TO APPLY

1. In Uganda there are different toll free number provider where upon filling the requirements you will receive your toll free number
2. Visit any branch service provider of Telecommunication companies in Uganda e.g. telecom Uganda (UTL), MTN Uganda, Airtel Uganda, orange Uganda and others, with all the required documents and recommended application fees
3. Approach the service desk and request for the application form , read through the instruction carefully and fill it accurately
4. Pay the application fees and submit the fill form with the required documents to the attending officer, who will verify the information and process them
5. If all the information are in order who will be issued your toll free number immediately

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Required Documents

• Valid Identification document (national ID card, passport)
  
• Accurately filled application form
  
• Company or organization documents like certificate of incorporation
  
  

Note

other documents as may be required by the particular company

Office Locations & Contacts

MTN Uganda

Physical Address

22 Hannington Road

Kampala

Postal Address

P.O. Box 24624 Kampala

Fax Number: +256 (0) 312 212 233

Email: [email protected]

Website:mtn.co.ug MTN

Africell Uganda

Plot 28 - 30 Clement Hill Road

P.O. Box 24144 Kampala Uganda

+256 (0)20 4792 000 (reception)

+256 79 0000 100 (customer care)

Email: [email protected],[email protected]

website:Africell

Uganda Telecom

Plot 2/4A Rwenzori Courts ,

Nakasero Road, P.O. Box 7171,

Kampala, Uganda Toll Free lines 997, 300

Tel: +256 41 333 200

Fax: + 256 41 345 907

E-mail: [email protected]

Website :Uganda Telecom

Airtel Uganda

Airtel House,

Plot no. 40 Jinja Road,

P. O. Box 6771 Kampala 

Kampala toll free line 1100 or 0752 230110 from another line

Fax: +256 75 2234933 

Email:[email protected] 

Website: Airtel Uganda

Eligibility

They are commonly used and suitable for use by Utility Service Provider Companies, Government Parastatals (Organizations or Bodies), Non-Governmental Organizations, Voluntary Organizations, Business and Marketing Services, Security Services, Emergency Services Providers and many others for purposes of easing their communication gaps between the community or clients

Fees

Uganda Telecom: Set up fee which is UG SHS 100,000/-,Initial deposit UG SHS 500,000/- or $198 
MTN Uganda:A deposit of UGX 500,000 is required.
Note

• Visit other services provider companies for more information about the application fees
• Fees provided above may change from time to time

Validity

• Doesn’t expiry as long as you make bill payments

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• Immediately, provide the application fee and required documents are in order

Related Videos

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Instructions

Toll-free line:
Toll Free Lines enable customers/clients to make calls to your business free of charge. They are ideal for businesses that want to hear and get feedback from their customers/clients, or businesses that have customer care or call centres.

Required Information

• Full names of the applicant
• Name of the business/company
• Operating address of the business/company

Need for the Document

Toll free numbers are simply known as those special phone numbers in which clients or customers can call on them totally free and which, the client simply dials that particular number in order to make a call and is not charged nor does pay any cent regardless of the service provider is calling from.

Information which might help

Major Benefits of Toll-Free lines:

• Help your customers to understand your products and services
• Get to know the “real” questions or submit complaints or feedback
• Increase loyalty of your customers
• Concentrate your sales force on large accounts
• Happy customers through good customer knowledge

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

• Enables organizations offer unparalleled customer relationship management tools that enhance interaction with their customers, Convenience where it is an immediate and direct way for customers to interact with your organization with no limitations for example receiving customer queries and feedbacks

External Links

Uganda Virtual Toll Free Phone Numbers
MTN uganda
Ministry Of ICT and national guidance
Uganda telecom

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