[kictanet] Using Third Party VPNs on Safaricom Mobile Data

[Nanjira Sambuli]

Just received an update from Safaricom agents, that they don't per se restrict VPN use on the network. I suppose the provision (pay-for-VPN-setup) still applies. 

That said, curious if other VPN users have had this experience? 


Regards, 
Nanjira.

Sent on the move.

> On 21 Mar 2017, at 12:32, Nanjira Sambuli <email at nanjira.com> wrote:
> 
> 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 
> 
> 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. 
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