[kictanet] Why internet costs in East Africa remain stubbornly high

[Ali Hussein]

Despite a number of major undersea cables having connected to East Africa
since 2009, internet costs have not fallen as expected with connectivity
being out of reach especially to low income earners. According to a 2013
‘Freedom on the Net’ report, an average user in East Africa requires up to
$35 per month to access a stable internet connection: an amount that locks
out the lowest paid unskilled workers who earn on average only about $50
monthly.

http://www.itwebafrica.com/network/mozambique/232105-why-internet-costs-in-east-africa-remain-stubbornly-high?o=eaan&E=seanm@aitecafrica.com

*Ali Hussein*

*CEO, 3mice interactive media ltd*


*Partner, Telemedia Africa Ltd*



Tel: +254 770 906375/ 713 601113

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mine and do not necessarily reflect the official positions of the
organizations that I work with.
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