[kictanet] Using Third Party VPNs on Safaricom Mobile Data

[Ali Hussein]

Interesting. I've used one without any issues. 

Quality of Service issues? 

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> On 21 Mar 2017, at 12:52 PM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet at lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
> 
> 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.
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>> 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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>> 
>> Regards,
>> Nanjira 
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