MTN Uganda Launches SMS Contacts Directory To Help People Locate Companies & Individuals Fast

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MTN-Phone-DirectoryMTN Uganda has today launched Phone Directory in a move that will see its subscribers have a quick and convenient access to the contact details of thousands of registered individuals, institutions and businesses anywhere, anytime.

The SMS based MTN Phone Directory has over 9,000 contacts for multinational organizations, businesses, traders, media houses and individuals.

According to Ernst Fonternel, MTN Uganda’s Chief Marketing Officer, “The MTN Phone Directory is one of the most convenient solutions for customers and businesses alike. While businesses have a requirement to become more discoverable at a low cost, customers can obtain their contact details hassle free.”

The SMS-based MTN Phone Directory will help firms be found easily by the public which will have access to the registered entities contact details.

To register a contact or to update any contacts details, individuals and business owners can send an email with the contact name or name of the business, address, phone numbers, email address and website to addme@mtn.co.ug and the information will be included or updated free of charge.

To access businesses contact details customers can simply send the contact name to 191 and the contact details will be sent to their phones instantly for only 220/-.

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