[kictanet] [isoc_ke] Fwd: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release

Fri Nov 21 07:05:42 EAT 2014

Hi Ali,

My thinking is there might be limited understanding on the issue.

Best Regards

On 11/21/14, Ali Hussein via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> Davis
>
> I think it's time we asked the government and the sector to openly state its
> stand on this vital issue. Since WCIT12 I have consistently asked for us to
> clarify this issue. We can't just sit back and make assumptions while we
> know some of the practices that are already happening within the sector are
> detrimental to Net Neutrality.
>
> It's time we called out for a formal recognition of this issue. We know that
> most if not all policy leaders in the country read these posts. And some
> have even acknowledged how Kictanet shapes their thinking in policy
> formulation. Be that as it may I wish that someone will come out and take
> leadership on this issue.
>
> Kenya's thought leadership in African ICT and the world is at risk.
>
> Ali Hussein
>
> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>
> Twitter: @AliHKassim
> Skype: abu-jomo
> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
> Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>
> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will
> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
>> On Nov 20, 2014, at 8:49 AM, Davis Onsakia <mautidavis at yahoo.com> wrote:
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>> Thanks Ali for always bringing this issue to the fore.
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>> Have blogged about  Africa's disinterest to Net Neutrality on the Diplo
>> Governance site at Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest?
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>> Network neutrality, why Africa’s disinterest?
>> Introduction Network neutrality has been defined as treating all data
>> packets on the Internet equally: no priority to be given to any data
>> package based on ori…
>> View on www.diplointernetgov...
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>> You can check it out and share your comments.
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>> This is something which need to be taken seriously by all of us, otherwise
>> we might be soon hit, and hit hard!
>>
>> I like the stand which so far has been taken by the Obama administration
>> on this issue. Check more on this at:
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>> - President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet open and free
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>> President Obama's asking the FCC to keep the Internet op...
>> Share the President's plan to protect net neutrality →
>> http://wh.gov/net-neutrality
>> View on www.whitehouse.gov
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>> - The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will the FCC?
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>> The White House Gets It Right On Net Neutrality. Will th...
>> Over the past year, millions of Internet users have spoken out in defense
>> of the open Internet. Today, we know the White House heard us. In a
>> statement issued this ...
>> View on www.eff.org
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>> Regards and many thanks,
>> Davis M Onsakia
>>
>> 'The minute you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than
>> you settled for.' - Maureen Dowd
>>
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>> On Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:34 AM, Ali Hussein via isoc
>> <isoc at lists.my.co.ke> wrote:
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>> Listers
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>> Apologies for cross posting.
>>
>> Interesting development on Net Neutrality issues. Please see email thread
>> below and kindly visit the site for more on Net Neutrality. There is even
>> a Swahili version which is an achievement thanks to Kictanet.
>>
>> Net Neutrality may not be a 'sexy' subject for some but I think it's
>> important for all of us to understand it and pay attention to its
>> development and preservation. Think about it this way:-
>>
>> If Net Neutrality is threatened one day you may wake up and realize that
>> the freedoms you took for granted - like reading this rambling email from
>> me :) - is threatened because some Telco somewhere decided it doesn't like
>> the contents...or Kictanet didnt pay 'gatekeeping' fees.
>>
>> Far fetched? Do nothing and roll the dice..
>>
>> Ali Hussein
>>
>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>> Blog: www.alyhussein.com
>>
>> "I fear the day technology will surpass human interaction. The world will
>> have a generation of idiots".  ~ Albert Einstein
>>
>> Sent from my iPad
>>
>> Begin forwarded message:
>>
>>> From: <deji at accessnow.org>
>>> Date: November 20, 2014 at 1:47:26 AM EAT
>>> To: global-nn at lists.riseup.net
>>> Subject: [global-nn] ThisIsNetNeutrality Relaunch and Press Release
>>> Reply-To: <deji at accessnow.org>
>>>
>>> Hi to All,
>>>
>>> I hope this message finds you well. I wanted to introduce myself--I’m the
>>> new
>>> Senior Advocacy Manager at Access and I look forward to working with you
>>> on
>>> the Global Net Neutrality Coalition.
>>>
>>> You have all seen the original version of the great
>>> ThisisNetNeutrality.org
>>> site. The redesign is finished and will more clearly spotlight members of
>>> the
>>> coalition and invite new members to join. It’s a responsive site that
>>> should
>>> work well on computers and mobile devices. You can visit it here:
>>> https://thisisnetneutrality.org/beta
>>>
>>> We would like to issue a press release on Tuesday next week about this
>>> exciting news. I see a couple of major points that are worth celebrating:
>>> the
>>> global diversity of the coalition and the fact that civil society groups
>>> have
>>> agreed on a universal definition of net neutrality. We can also explain
>>> that
>>> thisisnetneutrality.org will soon be the leading resource on net
>>> neutrality
>>> laws and policies around the globe.
>>>
>>> It would be great to have as many statements as possible for the press
>>> release. If you want to be included, please send me a short 2-3 line
>>> statement
>>> along by Monday, November 24.
>>>
>>> Here are some sample points for quotes:
>>>
>>> -- Thisisnetneutrality.org highlights the importance of net neutrality
>>> to
>>> users around the world.
>>> -- This issue is not confined to one country or region, and affects
>>> people in
>>> the developed and developing world alike.
>>> -- Net neutrality is essential in countries where internet infrastructure
>>> is
>>> still being built.
>>> -- Now we have a resource for the world to discover and for policy makers
>>> to
>>> know that net neutrality matters so that they can make informed
>>> decisions
>>> about the future of the internet.
>>>
>>> Let’s make sure our coalition gets the attention it deserves in every
>>> region
>>> and country where it is represented. So please reach out to individual
>>> journalists and publications where you have contacts if you can.
>>>
>>> I want to do whatever I can to help move this important effort forward,
>>> so
>>> kindly let me know if you have any questions. And once again--it’s a
>>> pleasure
>>> to meet.
>>>
>>> Best,
>>> --
>>> Deji Olukotun
>>> Senior Advocacy Manager
>>> Access | accessnow.org
>>>
>>> tel: +1 888 414 0100 x 708 | @dejiridoo
>>> PGP: 0x6012CDA8
>>> Fingerprint: 3AEE 4194 F70E C806 A810 857A 6AD5 8F48 6012 CDA8
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