[kictanet] Day 7-9: The Impact of the Recommendations-CCK Internet Report

[John Walubengo]

In trying to improve on the arising Internet Statistics, the Report set out specific recommendations for the Regulator(CCK) some of which are summarised by Category below.

1.Network Infrastructure (CCK Action Points)
*Build National Fiber Infrastructure
*Merge ISP & IGO Licenses(Create DCNO licenses)
*Make SLA (Service Level Agreements) mandatory for Operators
*Operate the National Internet eXchange Point (KIXP) on a PPP basis

2. Affordability (CCK Action Points)
*Make Tariff Publishing Mandatory of (Internet) Operators
*Require Flat-rate or Volume Based Pricing for Dialup & Mobile Internet Services
*Increase competition for Fixed Line and Mobile Services

3. Dispersion (CCK Action Points)
*Fund Annual 'Demand-Side' Internet Studies
*Develop National Information Infrastructure
*Review and implement Univesal Access Fund/Strategy

Again, Operators, Consumers, Govt, Regulator, Academia and others Lets hear your views.  To what extend do you think the above action points will improve on the status of Infrastructure, Affordability and Dispersion?  More importantly, why do you think some of the Action Points will not fly (work)? And what specific changes would make them work? 

We have upto Friday 11th May on this conclusive phase. Lets think 'beyond' the box and plse don't hold back your ideas, the more unconventional the better ;-).

walu.