[kictanet] Internet - Slow

Wed Apr 3 17:58:02 EAT 2013

LOL! Robert, you are another one altogether....

On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 5:00 PM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk> wrote:

> Hi,
>
> Why does this sound cunningly similar to the issue of women not being
> allowed to hold office at the Limuru Golf Club?
>
>
>
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe at gmail.com>
> *To:* robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, 3 April 2013, 11:37
>
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Internet - Slow
>
> Robert,
>
> When I set up KIXP the only means of ISPs connecting was via Telkom
> copper. Then KDN brought in fiber which made a huge difference. There were
> no data centers to speak of at the time. And when 2 or 3 companies later
> introduced them it was too competitive.
>
> Needless to say - organizational structure is a very important element in
> the decisions that govern such installations. as things stand right now
> KIXP's decisions are made by the TESPOK board so KIXP members are subject
> to that structure - what I dont understand is why a major carrier feels
> they are not being heard?
>
> Brian
>
>
> On Wed, Apr 3, 2013 at 8:56 AM, robert yawe <robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk>wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> Quick fix, move the equipment to a reliable data center such as Frontier
> Opticals Networks (FON), Safaricom or Internet Solutions especially since
> Bruce Houses does not have a generator.
>
> Brian, having been on the team that initially setup KIXP why didn't you
> implement a continuity plan?
>
> Regards
>
> When you live in a glass house ......
>
> Robert Yawe
> KAY System Technologies Ltd
> Phoenix House, 6th Floor
> P O Box 55806 Nairobi, 00200
> Kenya
>
> Tel: +254722511225, +254202010696
>   ------------------------------
> *From:* Brian Munyao Longwe <blongwe at gmail.com>
>
> *To:* robertyawe at yahoo.co.uk
> *Cc:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, 2 April 2013, 19:40
> *Subject:* Re: [kictanet] Internet - Slow
>
> Dear all,
>
> Another element that might be contributing to the perceived slow internet
> speeds are the frequent outages at KIXP due to power problems.
>
> Apparently the exchange point has been having serious power related
> problems that have resulted in extended downtimes. This was brought to my
> attention by one of Kenya's largest carriers - apparently they were asking
> me if there was any way I could help out of frustration that nothing was
> being done about the problem.
>
> At this point I will shamelessly plug this blog piece about KIXP
> independence from TESPOK
> http://mashilingi.blogspot.com/2012/04/which-way-for-kenya-internet-exchange.html
>
> It seems that the current structure is actually acting as a barrier which
> is preventing the IXP from being relocated to better infrastructure in one
> of the many data centers we have around the city (as was suggested by the
> member who raised the issue to me).
>
> Best regards,
>
> Brian
>
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Apr 2, 2013 at 6:03 PM, Michelle Tongo <shivumich89 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
> Hi,
>
> It has been slow since I cannot remember.
> I am using Orange personally and it has very bad fluctuations. One minute
> google opens, one minute your staring waiting until it time outs.
> When are they likely to make things better?
>
>
> On 2 April 2013 16:08, Peter Wakaba <peterwakaba at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> first, teams had warned of intermittent slow service for several month
> still April as they upgraded the cable to stave off fiber cuts. Then there
> was a cut to the cable linking eastern Africa to India and parts of
> southern Europe ( Seacom ). Lat week the Egyptian Authorities reported
> arresting three men who had tried to cut cables somewhere in the
> Mediterranean...
>
>
>
>
>
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