MTN Uganda has finally built an online registration tool that will help you register your SIM card hustle free without lining up for hours at the customer service centers. The web-tool allows you upload a scan of your registration form and a valid ID. Valid ID in this case refers to a Passport, a drivers licence, National ID, Student ID, Voters Card and LC certificate. All partially or non registered cards are going to be temporarily suspended starting today. When suspended, one will not be able to make calls or access the internet.

Here is how to register your MTN SIM card online

Step 1: Download the Registration Form and print it out Step 2: Fill it in and sign against it Step 3: Log on to the MTN Web Tool (Link to tool no longer available) Step 4: Scan the registration form and valid ID with your smartphone camera and upload it Step 5: Click Submit MTN will be getting back to you on the status of your registration. You can also check your current status at any one given time by dialing *197#

Update:

MTN has updated it’s online registration system. You can now register your SIM card entirely online without having to download and print a form then uploading your details. Step 1: Log on to https://www.mtnbusiness.co.ug/mtnreg/ (Link no longer functional) Step 2: Fill in the form Step 3: Upload a copy of your valid ID Step 4: Submit Step 5: MTN wil get back to you on the status of your registration. You can also check the status of your registration by dialing *197#   Image: Science Museum

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