[kictanet] Are Counties hindering the spread of Broadband across the country?

[Ali Hussein]

Kivuva

We actually have one...it's called The National Broadband Strategy..:)

Now implementation is another matter altogether...lets hope with a new team on board at the ICT Ministry...

Ali Hussein

+254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113

"Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb

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On Sep 12, 2013, at 11:35 AM, Kivuva <Kivuva at transworldafrica.com> wrote:

> This is a coin with two sides. The Telcos do a dirty job of digging up
> pavements and doing a shoddy job in reconstruction. They have
> themselves to blame.
> 
> The counties on the other hand should just build wayleaf tunnels and
> rent them out to any utility provider. They should also realise that
> telecommunications is part of the development we need in our counties.
> 
> Now to weighty matters, What coverage does NOFBI have? Does one fibre
> laid across the country have the capacity to serve all our data needs?
> If it has, why don't we just have providers lease the public cable at
> minimum rates because the cables will just lay on the ground with a
> fraction of their capacity used!
> 
> On last mile, the counties can tender for providers to apply to get
> licence to provide the connectivity. The winners then lease that
> service to competitors who would wish to provide last mile services.
> 
> I noticed in some developed countries, the last mile connectivity is
> provided by only on service provider.
> 
> We actually need a national policy to govern this type of
> connectivity. I don't see why I need 4 different cables getting into
> my sitting room. That adds overhead costs, maintenance, E.t.c
> 
> 
> Regards
> 
> On 06/09/2013, Ali Hussein <ali at hussein.me.ke> wrote:
>> Listers
>> 
>> Yesterday the CS ICT was on a diplomacy drive to convince county executives
>> to enable the laying of fibre in their jurisdictions.
>> 
>> http://www.businessdailyafrica.com/Costly+fees+hinder+internet+spread+in+counties/-/539546/1981816/-/pfdhou/-/index.html
>> 
>> While I commend the CS for his drive I fail to understand what's with the
>> Counties. In this day and age how myopic can they get?
>> 
>> Ali Hussein
>> 
>> +254 0770 906375 / 0713 601113
>> 
>> "Kujikwaa si kuanguka, bali ni kwenda mbele" (To stumble is not to fall but
>> a sign of going forward) - Swahili Proverb
>> 
>> Sent from my iPad
> 
> 
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