[kictanet] Battle for African Internet Users Sparks fears

[Ali Hussein]

Listers

Interesting discussion going on about zero rating certain services within a
walled Facebook/Google garden. I think some telcos are running campaigns
where after your internet bundles are exhausted you can still use Facebook
or  Google Apps.

For more:-
http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/03/24/us-africa-internet-idUSKBN0MK10F20150324

It's easy to applaud search measures to offer 'free' connectivity. However
some markets have already outlawed such practices as anti-competitive and
designed to lure users to certain services at the detriment of others
who don't have the deep pockets of the Multi-Nationals.

It's all about eyeballs. which drive advertising.

What's the CA's position on this practice?

*Ali Hussein*





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