Dear Michael, I couldn’t help noticing the “sent from my iPhone” tag at the end of your email. Is this a sign of good things to come (Safaricom introducing iPhone services) or do you have an Orange line J ? Regards, Harry Karanja n Director n SoftLaw Limited n Genius Executive Centre n 15th Floor View Park Towers n Utalii Lane n Nairobi CBD n Tel: +254 20 342 225 From: kictanet-bounces+kairo=softlaw.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+kairo=softlaw.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Michael Joseph Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2010 6:07 AM To: kairo@softlaw.co.ke Cc: ke-internetusers@bdix.net; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [SPAM] Re: [kictanet] Kenya's Safaricom says to test 4G later in 2010 Can I get back to you next week as I have limited access to my emails this weekend? Regards Michael Joseph CEO Safaricom Sent from my iPhone On 31 Mar 2010, at 20:06, "Harry Delano" <harry@comtelsys.co.ke> wrote: Dear Michael, We are glad to read from you, and we hope you are enjoying the "Connected Govt" Summit at the Coast. We have been raising a number of issues on the forum, related to Broadband, and by extension Mobile broadband, and now that you have responded to the 4G inquiry below, hopefully you could give us your comments on some of these pressing questions:- * Is unlimited connectivity viable on Edge, 3G, 4G - etc - instead of data bundles.. * How can we realize price reductions on Mobile broadband connectivity - What in your "considered" opinion makes Broadband Pricing remain as high as it is, even with Fibre optic having landed, and what in your "honest" opinion do you believe will enhance price "scale downs" in the market. * How can we increase broadband/mobile broadband uptake in "low" income areas, of the country, as a way of bridging the digital divide, and increasing universal coverage/access. An idea came up, of "zoning off" different income areas, such that a low income area zone, could have the privilege of access at much more reduced rates on data bundles , such as rural areas, to increase chances of uptake. Is it viable..? * How about giving special discounted Data connectivity rates, to institutions of basic learning, to boost such efforts as E-Learning, as a partnership with the relevant ministries, again with special focus on the low income areas. We pose these questions, because as a major player in the Telecoms industry, we believe your firm can help shape/lead the way towards enhanced quality & cost effective connectivity, for the benefit of all... Harry _____ From: kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=comtelsys.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Michael Joseph Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:35 PM To: harry@comtelsys.co.ke Cc: ke-internetusers@bdix.net; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: Re: [kictanet] Kenya's Safaricom says to test 4G later in 2010 At extreme risk of responding via this list, I ask why should we not be testing new technology which might benefit both the Kenyan public and the industry? It did not say we are launching it commercially but merely hoping to do a technical trial. Certainly 3G is more than producing the results – that is why all of a sudden the other operators want to climb on board when 2 years ago they said it was not commercially viable. Michael CEO Safaricom Limited _____ From: kictanet-bounces+mjoseph=safaricom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke [mailto:kictanet-bounces+mjoseph=safaricom.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.ke] On Behalf Of Jevans Nyabiage Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:20 PM To: Michael Joseph Cc: ke-internetusers@bdix.net; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions Subject: [kictanet] Kenya's Safaricom says to test 4G later in 2010 Has Safaricom fully achieved the benefits of 3G to start testing 4G? http://www.nation.co.ke/business/news/Kenyas%20Safaricom%20says%20to%20test%... Jevans DISCLAIMER: The information contained in or accompanying this e-mail is intended for the use of the stated recipient only. It may contain confidential, proprietary or legally privileged information. No confidentiality or privilege is waived or lost by any mistransmission. If you receive this message in error, please immediately delete it and all copies of it from your system, destroy any hard copies of it and notify the sender. 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