[kictanet] CCK releases 2nd Quarter ICT sector statistics for 2011/2012

[Eric M.K Osiakwan]

On 27 Apr 2012, at 13:00, Michuki Mwangi wrote:

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> On 4/18/12 11:59 AM, bitange at jambo.co.ke wrote:
>> Wambua, The statistics reveal that Kenyans are increasingly using
>> Internet (Data) more for communication than voice or the other
>> variants of Data- SMS.  It means there will be less revenue from
>> traditional cash cow -voice.  Other European reports reflect a market
>> erosion in terms of revenue by as much as 20%.  Economists and social
>> scientist on this list should explain a phenomenon where mobile
>> subscription is up but less traffic when pricing is at its lowest.
>> 
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> Am no Economist or social scientist but here's my take.
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> With applications like Whatapp, Viber, Skype, meebo, facebook, tweeter ,
> etc (some of which are free on some networks);
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> 1. The cost per message is lower on data than sending a ordinary SMS
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> 2. The cost per minute on voice is lower on data than on traditional voice.
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> 3. The current voice products do not promote more talking. for instance,
> at a recent meeting a suggestion was made that the 1st minute should be
> free in Africa because, and i quote, "we spend the 1st minute on getting
> to know how one is doing, the family, the cows, etc before getting to
> the point". Food for thought as it is evident some networks have
> realized that lower costs do not translate to more voice minutes.
> 
> For these reasons the operators are more likely to realise less revenues
> from me on the traditional voice and sms and more on data.
+1

> 
> Regards,
> 
> Michuki.
Eric here

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