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MTN Uganda rolls out ReadyPay Solar Kit

By Ronald Musoke

In a move geared towards improving energy and telecommunications access for millions of Ugandans who lack reliable electricity, MTN Uganda has teamed up with the US-based Fenix International and developed an ultra-affordable Pay As You Go energy solution designed to bring safe lighting, phone charging to its customers living off-grid across Uganda.


The ReadyPay kit is a multifunctional Solar Power System which includes a solar panel, battery pack featuring two USB ports and two car lighter adapter ports plus a range of lights and phone charging accessories.

Larger kits include radio or TV accessories while additional accessories like hair clippers or torches are sold separately.

The new product known as ReadyPay Power System which was first launched on Nov.18 in the northern town of Lira is available on a Pay As You Go basis using MTN Mobile Money and works like a phone top-up to enable the user make affordable and flexible payments according to their budget.

Initially the ReadyPay kits will cost Ush 40,000, including seven days of power.

The customer will then make top up payments from Ush 1,000 per day to unlock the power until their kit is paid off and afterwards, owners will access power for free.

“The amount one pays determines how long one can access the power. For example, on the most affordable kit, a payment of  Ush1,000 will provide power for a day, whilst a larger payment of Ush30,000 will provide power for a month”, the MTN Chief Marketing Officer Ernst Fonternel, said before adding that the product is set to be rolled out nationwide early next year.

Talking about the key benefits of the product, Fonternel noted that the ReadyPay Power System provides bright, safe, reliable lighting without the risk of using kerosene lamps, and secure phone charging without leaving your own home.

“It’s easy to set-up; no technician is needed, and comes with an 18 month warranty. This is all thanks to MTN Mobile Money which means customers can make small, affordable payments until they own the system,” he said.

12 comments

  1. how much is a 17 inch of mtn ready pay solar

  2. good morning,
    my questions are;
    what is the total cost of the smallest kit and what does it include?
    can i know the different kits that you have with their total prices please?
    how long can it take me to get it after payment?
    if am to pay in installments how much do i need to pay per month?.

    eagerly waiting for your reply,
    Thank you.

    • Sserunkuuma Moustapha

      What to buy your kit that light that uses 4bulbs
      How much it costs?
      Contact person
      If possible need reply now bse I really need it

  3. how much is the installation cost?

  4. I could need a big solar system for my home but i hope to pay in installment as i go forward. my tv is 85w, plus woofer, charging, tvd etc Tell me the amount i should start with thank you.

  5. pleasd have you introduce tv system.

  6. How much does solar for light and charging go for if it’s paid once

  7. how much does solar light, charging and Tv cost

  8. I need a solar tv 32″ and would like to pay it in installments, how possible is it? What’s my first instalment and who is the contact person?

  9. Why are Fenix solar aren’t found in Uganda this days, and there is a planty of customer now, when you ask managers they’re quit to reply.

  10. Hello I bought a ready pay solar I cleared every thing but you cut me off.
    Now I have taken 3 moths with out light so what should I do? Your contactsite do not go through can I threw it away or I keep it just foe the rememberance .

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