[kictanet] [isoc_ke] Here I go again on Net Neutrality

Mon Feb 9 10:20:32 EAT 2015

I would definitely be interested in contributing to such a forum.

John gitau
Specialised se. IoT Sales africa
Cisco systems
On 9 Feb 2015 10:15, "Daudi Were via kictanet" <
kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:

> Ali,
> Good idea. I would be delighted to contribute and attend.
> Thanks
> D
>
> On 9 February 2015 at 09:38, Ali Hussein via kictanet <
> kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
>
>> Walu
>>
>> I agree. My take though is that it is exactly this sort of thinking -
>> that Net Neutrality is too abstract  and far fetched for us to pay
>> attention to it - that lands us in hot soup. There are too many small
>> little 'non-issues' happening all around us that have a major impact on how
>> we live and do business that are directly linked to our Net Neutrality
>> policy (or lack thereof).
>>
>> 1. Interoperability of mobile money systems. If we had a solid policy on
>> this we wouldn't be fighting shadow wars with operators.
>>
>> 2. Blocking or slowing down certain apps that are deemed to be
>> competitors to operators own solutions. We all know what happened to the
>> guy who tried to be clever enough to create a market place for Bonga
>> Points. Who is to say that the next killer app will not be throttled to
>> death before it sees the light of day?
>>
>> 3. *'Dear Customer, you are currently at 100% of your 'friendly user
>> policy' allocation. You will now access the Internet at a reduced speed. To
>> get back your normal speed, please buy another bundle!!'*
>>
>> I don't know about you but I'm sure there is NOTHING friendly about
>> Orange telling customers that they can purchase unlimited internet usage
>> for a specific period and then proceed to throttle connectivity within an
>> hour of usage!  And to top it off they are doing it in open daylight. If
>> this is not impunity and a blatant disregard to basic Net Neutrality
>> principles I'm not sure what is.
>>
>> Why are they doing it? Simple. Either the Regulator is Ok with the
>> practice or they have no clue.
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>>
>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>>
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>>
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>> <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 Feb 9, 2015, at 9:00 AM, Walubengo J <jwalu at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>
>> @Ali,
>>
>> +++1,
>>
>> Unfortunately, in Africa (including Kenya :-) we are still dealing with
>> bread and butter issues (corruption, primary education, universal health,
>> insecurity, etc) to the point where Net Neutrality becomes too distant or
>> esoteric/abstract.
>>
>> But (un)fortunately, as we have seen with the emerging intermediary
>> liability issues, Net Neutrality is likely to be thrust into the throat of
>> the ICT ministry, Regulator and our Courts way before they even know what
>> it is all about -  let alone take a position :-)
>>
>> So yes, I support a Kamkunji on the issue. Perhaps ISOC can take a lead
>> and discuss the issues under the framework of this year's Internet
>> Governance Forum(IGF).
>>
>> walu.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>   ------------------------------
>>  *From:* Ali Hussein via isoc <isoc at lists.my.co.ke>
>> *To:* KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke>;
>> ISOC Kenya Chapter <ISOC at lists.my.co.ke>
>> *Sent:* Sunday, February 8, 2015 3:40 AM
>> *Subject:* [isoc_ke] Here I go again on Net Neutrality
>>
>> Listers
>>
>> This statement by the Chairman of the Federal Communication Commission of
>> the U.S. is worth repeating here:-
>>
>> After more than a decade of debate and a record-setting proceeding that
>> attracted nearly 4 million public comments, the time to settle the Net
>> Neutrality question has arrived. This week, I will circulate to the members
>> of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules to
>> preserve the internet as an open platform for innovation and free
>> expression. This proposal is rooted in long-standing regulatory principles,
>> marketplace experience, and public input received over the last several
>> months.
>>
>> Read more:-
>>
>> http://www.wired.com/2015/02/fcc-chairman-wheeler-net-neutrality/
>>
>> This list has been consistent in advocating for a clear policy statement
>> from our own ICT Ministry.  It's time to bring it to the mainstream. Let us
>> not be lulled by the innovations that have happened in this country through
>> an ambiguous policy on ICT to think that we can continue like this without
>> at least some clear rules of engagement.
>>
>> Let us not forget that a former minister of finance once tried to kill
>> Safaricom's Mpesa because a strong finance industry lobby felt threatened.
>> Today we can't imagine life without Mpesa. Let us not take this for granted.
>>
>> I would like to propose a forum of different stakeholders:-
>>
>> 1. TESPOK
>> 2. ISOC - Ke
>> 3. Media owners association
>> 4. Government (Ministry,  ICTA, CA, KENET)
>> 5. Drake
>> 6. KEPSA
>> 7. Computer Society of Kenya and other ICT Associations
>> 8. COFEK
>> 9. And other interested parties.
>>
>> It is incumbent on us as leaders in various fora to stand up and be
>> counted on this.
>>
>> We can start this discussion in ernest by reviewing where we really are
>> as a country on this important subject matter. For example the freedoms we
>> enjoy in the context of Net Neutrality that we have taken for granted. I'm
>> gratified to note that the Government is taking a firm stand towards
>> certain aspects of Net Neutrality but I contend that we need to solidify
>> and institutionalize the gains made so far.
>>
>> Your thoughts?
>>
>> *Ali Hussein*
>>
>> +254 770 906375 / 0713 601113
>>
>> Twitter: @AliHKassim
>> Skype: abu-jomo
>> LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim
>> <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
>>
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