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Billable
Who this service is for
Ministries, Departments, Agencies & Local Governments
Leased lines
Leased lines

Leased lines


Leased lines are dedicated and rented communication links that provide reliable, high-speed connectivity between two or more locations. These lines are designed to facilitate private data transfer, secure communication, and seamless internet access for government entities. As part of the technical services offered by the National Information Technology Authority - Uganda (NITA-U), leased lines are tailored to meet the specific needs of government bodies, ensuring efficient and uninterrupted operations.

Key Features of NITA-U Leased Lines:

  • Dedicated Connectivity: Leased lines offer exclusive bandwidth, ensuring consistent performance without sharing resources with other users.
  • High-Speed Data Transfer: Designed to support high-speed data transmission, enabling government agencies to transfer large volumes of data efficiently.
  • Reliability: With guaranteed uptime and minimal latency, leased lines provide a stable connection critical for government operations.
  • Secure Communication: Leased lines are private and secure, reducing the risk of data breaches and ensuring confidentiality for sensitive government information.
  • Scalability: NITA-U offers flexible configuration options, allowing government bodies to scale bandwidth and services as their needs evolve.
  • 24/7 Support: NITA-U provides round-the-clock technical support to ensure uninterrupted service and quick resolution of any issues.

Benefits for Government Bodies:

  • Enhanced efficiency in inter-departmental communication and data sharing.
  • Improved service delivery to citizens through reliable internet access and connectivity.
  • Cost-effective solutions tailored to the specific requirements of government operations.
  • Support for critical applications such as e-government services, cloud computing, and remote access.

NITA-U’s leased lines are a cornerstone of Uganda’s digital transformation agenda, enabling government agencies to leverage technology for improved governance and public service delivery. By offering customizable and secure connectivity solutions, NITA-U ensures that government bodies can operate effectively in an increasingly digital world.

The National Information Technology Authority – Uganda (NITA-U) is the government agency mandated to coordinate, promote and monitor information technology development in Uganda, in line with national social and economic goals. We run the National Backbone Infrastructure, the National Data Centre, UGPass and UGHub, certify IT service providers, and host the Personal Data Protection Office.

Contact info

NITA-U coordinates, promotes and monitors information technology development across Government and the wider Ugandan economy. The Service Desk is open Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm.

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