East Africa Cluster · Uganda · UGX Pricing · MTN Mobile Money Accepted
Microsoft 365 in Uganda
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, and 1TB OneDrive per user. Fully managed by Megabit Cloud. Billed monthly in UGX. MTN Mobile Money accepted. From $6/user/mo.
Microsoft 365 managed for Ugandan businesses
Megabit Cloud is an authorised Microsoft 365 reseller for Uganda. Every user gets the full Microsoft 365 suite, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and 1TB OneDrive, billed monthly in UGX with no annual commitment required.
Megabit Cloud handles licence provisioning, user management, and support. If you need help setting up Teams, migrating from Gmail, or onboarding new staff, our East Africa team is available 24/7.
Who uses Microsoft 365 in Uganda?
Ugandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
International NGOs & development partners
Uganda is home to hundreds of international NGO offices, World Bank country office, UN agencies, bilateral donors, that standardise on Microsoft 365 for collaboration. Local resellers offering UGX billing and MTN Mobile Money payments simplify procurement for in-country offices.
Manufacturing & FMCG companies
Uganda's manufacturing sector, Crown Beverages, Nice House of Plastics, Uganda Breweries, runs Microsoft 365 for productivity. A Ugandan reseller with local billing removes USD FX friction and enables employees to pay through corporate UGX accounts.
Law firms & professional services
Ugandan law firms, accounting firms, and management consultancies need Microsoft 365 for document management and client collaboration. Local procurement via a Ugandan reseller simplifies billing and avoids international bank rejections on USD subscriptions.
Schools & universities
Uganda's private schools and universities adopting Microsoft 365 for Education need a local reseller who understands UGX pricing, can handle Ministry of Education procurement alignment, and provides support in the East Africa timezone.
Why host in Uganda vs. offshore?
How regional East Africa providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Regional EA hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Uganda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | East Africa cluster |
| Uganda Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Varies by provider terms | ⚠ Offshore transfers require extra steps | ✓ Data stays in East Africa |
| Latency within Uganda | 10–60 ms | 120–300 ms | < 20 ms (EA cluster) |
| UGX billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ✗ Often limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| UIXP peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Is Microsoft 365 available for Ugandan businesses?
Yes. Megabit Cloud provides Microsoft 365 licences to businesses in Uganda, billed in UGX with MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money payment options.
Can I migrate from Gmail to Microsoft 365?
Yes. Our team handles the full migration, emails, contacts, and calendar entries, from Gmail or any other provider to Microsoft 365. Migration is included at no extra cost.
Is there an annual commitment?
No. Megabit Cloud bills Microsoft 365 monthly. Add or remove users as your team changes without penalty.
What is the difference between Microsoft 365 and Business Email?
Business Email is Megabit Cloud's own email platform, lighter and more reliable. Microsoft 365 includes the full Office desktop apps (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams for video meetings, and 1TB OneDrive. Choose Microsoft 365 if your team needs the Office apps or Teams.
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Ready to get started?
East Africa cluster. UGX billing. MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money accepted.