Uganda will on Friday launch its first neutral Internet Exchange Point, a move expected to cut data costs and improve internet speeds across the country.
The National Information Technology Authority Uganda, in partnership with the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance, announced that the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX) will be unveiled on April 17 at Speke Resort Munyonyo.
The NIPX will operate as Uganda’s first open and neutral Internet Exchange Point, allowing Internet Service Providers, content providers, and government networks to exchange local internet traffic within the country.
Godfrey Kabbyanga, the Minister of State for ICT & NG said the system will eliminate the current practice where locally generated data is routed through international servers before returning to Uganda, a process that increases costs and slows connectivity.
The new platform is expected to deliver three key benefits. It will lower operational costs by reducing reliance on international bandwidth. It will improve internet speeds by cutting latency for users. It will also strengthen network resilience by ensuring stability during global disruptions.
The initiative forms part of Uganda’s broader digital transformation agenda under the Digital Uganda Strategy and Vision 2040.
The Minister noted that the exchange will enhance digital sovereignty and support the growth of a competitive digital economy, while improving service delivery for both public and private sector users.
With the launch of the National IP Peering Exchange (NIPX), Uganda is taking a decisive step toward achieving true digital sovereignty." ~ Hon. Godfrey Kabbyanga, Minister of State for ICT & NG (C).
Photo: CourtesyUganda is set to launch its first National IP Peering Exchange, a digital infrastructure project expected to lower internet costs, boost speeds, and strengthen the country’s digital economy.
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