[kictanet] ISPs slap Ndemo

[Edwin Onchari]

Yes Dennis,

 

Take the case of the US for instance. 1 Mb (dedicated) is going for less
than $50.in Kenya, it's anything between $500-$800. If the ISPs lowered
these rates and leveraged on the numbers (and be innovative around the last
mile issue), they will have more users, and Kenyans being industrious as we
always are- will roll out VoIP services, etc

 

So, Dkt. Ndemo, stick to your guns.these rates must come down!

 

Edwin 

From: dennis kipruto [mailto:rutodenis at gmail.com] 
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 1:08 AM
To: Edwin Onchari
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: Re: [kictanet] ISPs slap Ndemo

 

Edwin,

 

I also agree with you.100%

 

I beleive that the ISP's arent developing product for the common mwanainchi
who want to spend less on Internet.

 

I have been observing the market and there are two potential products that
come to my mind.

1.	Butterfly from KDN- this is indeed a great idea from KDN but the
execution is poor.The internet keeps flactuating, Getting the top up cards
is a hustle and further more their charging system isnt that good.
2.	loopnet from KDN also a good idea for corporates who want to
advertise via this free wifi but the lease period of 3 hrs isn't helping
further more there are restriction as to how many people can connect at a
time.

WAN  and MAN area local networks havent been exploited yet.

 

the ISP's need to change their strategy so that they can reach the masses.

Advice to them is that they move from the top of the pyramid and focus on
the guys with wifi phones or notebooks.

 

rgds,

Dennis Kipruto.

0725109106

 

On Thu, Sep 23, 2010 at 10:50 AM, Edwin Onchari <eonchari at lynxbits.com>
wrote:

But isn't the 2.6% penetration their own making?

 

Edwin

 

From: kictanet-bounces+eonchari=lynxbits.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+eonchari <mailto:kictanet-bounces%2Beonchari>
=lynxbits.com at lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of robert yawe
Sent: Thursday, September 23, 2010 12:39 AM
To: Edwin
Cc: KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions
Subject: [kictanet] ISPs slap Ndemo

 

Hi,

 

The ISPs have now teamed up and agreed that the cost of "International"
Internet access will not be coming down soon because we have less than 2.6%
penetration.

 

Dr. Ndemo, this is a slap on you, wield your big stick, or sorry not
possible you recently handed it over to Orange.

 

There is only one solution to this issue lets concentrate in developing
local content thereby reducing the dependence on the over hyped marine
cable.  But based on the discussions on the commodity exchange system this
will be an up hill task as we question the credibility of everyone he tries
to setup a local online application or service.

 

I read an article on how Hon. Kilonzo is planning to setup green houses in
all the schools in his constituency while the others are trying to provide
computers to children who are not able to get a balanced diet.  

 

Again I repeat "I am ashamed to be a member of the ICT fraternity" but like
was once said by a disgruntled KANU memebrr "I shall remain the opposition
within"

 

Regards
 

Robert Yawe
KAY System Technologies Ltd
Phoenix House, 6th Floor
P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
Kenya

Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696

 

 

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