[kictanet] Using Third Party VPNs on Safaricom Mobile Data

[Nanjira Sambuli]

So I’ve been testing use of my 3rd party VPN on Safaricom, and not been able to.

Interestingly, this is what Safcom agents told me today: https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/844115331421487104  <https://twitter.com/ninanjira/status/844115331421487104>

Basically, that VPN use on Safcom is a provision that you pay for, and that is tailored for organizations.

Additionally, this is apparently in the T&Cs; I’m awaiting more information on which specific clause addresses this.

To me, this has interesting implications. That is, in the event of, say, a shutdown, one can’t bypass the block using their Safcom mobile data…

If you are a VPN user, try it on your mobile data and let me know what happens. I can use VPN on other mobile data networks (e.g. Airtel).

Listening.


Regards,
Nanjira
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