Internet Services more expensive in .KE than .TZ & .UG
Contrary to popular belief, ITU's recent statistics @ http://www.itu.int/ITU-D/ict/publications/idi/2011/Material/MIS2011-ExceSum-... indicates that ICT services (internet, voice, video) are generally more expensive in Kenya than in our neighbourhood. Specifically, the cost of ICT services as compared to average national incomes is at 30% for .UG, 31% for .TZ and 33% for Kenya. In layman terms, Kenyans have to fork out 33% of their average monthly income if they want to enjoy decent access (e.g. 20hrs of internet) per month. So PS Dr. Ndemo, it looks like before you become President, what are you doing to make sure we catch up and bypass our neighbours as far as pricing of ICT services is concerned? walu. nb: incidentally, we are the ones supplying .UG the bandwidth - so how comes its cheaper in Kampala?
On 03/11/2011, Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com> wrote: walu.
incidentally, we are the ones supplying .UG the bandwidth - so how comes its cheaper in Kampala?
I think in Kenya, we have middle-men who determine the prices of almost everything, including the internet.
Walubengo, They have used an inefficient model. Generally our incomes are understated since more than 85% of the workforce is in the informal sector. There is a better methodology of estimating incomes. I think you need to pay attention on our open access policies on Broadband. The entire world is watching us to see the outcome. Once in place I would hope. There will be greater competition and the markets will decide. Ndemo. Sent from my BlackBerry® -----Original Message----- From: Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.keDate: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:04:40 To: <bitange@jambo.co.ke> Cc: I-Network Uganda<i-network@dgroups.org>; <eThinkTankTz@yahoogroups.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions<kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Internet Services more expensive in .KE than .TZ & .UG _______________________________________________ kictanet mailing list kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/listinfo/kictanet Unsubscribe or change your options at http://lists.kictanet.or.ke/mailman/options/kictanet/bitange%40jambo.co.ke The Kenya ICT Action Network (KICTANet) is a multi-stakeholder platform for people and institutions interested and involved in ICT policy and regulation. The network aims to act as a catalyst for reform in the ICT sector in support of the national aim of ICT enabled growth and development. KICTANetiquette : Adhere to the same standards of acceptable behaviors online that you follow in real life: respect people's times and bandwidth, share knowledge, don't flame or abuse or personalize, respect privacy, do not spam, do not market your wares or qualifications.
This may be somewhat OT - but 1) its a Kenyan blog (ergo content - no good content) 2) it touches on how we sometimes view these "development" reports http://diasporadical.com/2011/11/07/kenya-is-the-143rd-richest-country/#more... Definitely worth a read (and a good laugh for Monday). Rgds F On 3 November 2011 23:02, <bitange@jambo.co.ke> wrote:
Walubengo, They have used an inefficient model. Generally our incomes are understated since more than 85% of the workforce is in the informal sector. There is a better methodology of estimating incomes.
I think you need to pay attention on our open access policies on Broadband. The entire world is watching us to see the outcome. Once in place I would hope. There will be greater competition and the markets will decide.
Ndemo.
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Francis, Kindly elaborate on that absurdly sweeping statement that by virtue of it being a Kenyan blog, it has no good content 2011/11/7 Francis Hook <francis.hook@gmail.com>
This may be somewhat OT - but 1) its a Kenyan blog (ergo content - no good content) 2) it touches on how we sometimes view these "development" reports
http://diasporadical.com/2011/11/07/kenya-is-the-143rd-richest-country/#more...
Definitely worth a read (and a good laugh for Monday).
Rgds
F
On 3 November 2011 23:02, <bitange@jambo.co.ke> wrote:
Walubengo, They have used an inefficient model. Generally our incomes are understated since more than 85% of the workforce is in the informal sector. There is a better methodology of estimating incomes.
I think you need to pay attention on our open access policies on Broadband. The entire world is watching us to see the outcome. Once in place I would hope. There will be greater competition and the markets will decide.
Ndemo.
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thats a typo regrettably - I meant good content. On 7 November 2011 11:38, Rad! <conradakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
Francis,
Kindly elaborate on that absurdly sweeping statement that by virtue of it being a Kenyan blog, it has no good content
2011/11/7 Francis Hook <francis.hook@gmail.com>
This may be somewhat OT - but 1) its a Kenyan blog (ergo content - no good content) 2) it touches on how we sometimes view these "development" reports
http://diasporadical.com/2011/11/07/kenya-is-the-143rd-richest-country/#more...
Definitely worth a read (and a good laugh for Monday).
Rgds
F
On 3 November 2011 23:02, <bitange@jambo.co.ke> wrote:
Walubengo, They have used an inefficient model. Generally our incomes are understated since more than 85% of the workforce is in the informal sector. There is a better methodology of estimating incomes.
I think you need to pay attention on our open access policies on Broadband. The entire world is watching us to see the outcome. Once in place I would hope. There will be greater competition and the markets will decide.
Ndemo.
Sent from my BlackBerry®
-----Original Message----- From: Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.keDate: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:04:40 To: <bitange@jambo.co.ke> Cc: I-Network Uganda<i-network@dgroups.org>; < eThinkTankTz@yahoogroups.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions< kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Internet Services more expensive in .KE than .TZ & .UG
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And I think when I said (recommended) "definitely worth a read" that should have cancelled out the notion of a "sweeping statement" On 7 November 2011 11:39, Francis Hook <francis.hook@gmail.com> wrote:
thats a typo regrettably - I meant good content.
On 7 November 2011 11:38, Rad! <conradakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
Francis,
Kindly elaborate on that absurdly sweeping statement that by virtue of it being a Kenyan blog, it has no good content
2011/11/7 Francis Hook <francis.hook@gmail.com>
This may be somewhat OT - but 1) its a Kenyan blog (ergo content - no good content) 2) it touches on how we sometimes view these "development" reports
http://diasporadical.com/2011/11/07/kenya-is-the-143rd-richest-country/#more...
Definitely worth a read (and a good laugh for Monday).
Rgds
F
On 3 November 2011 23:02, <bitange@jambo.co.ke> wrote:
Walubengo, They have used an inefficient model. Generally our incomes are understated since more than 85% of the workforce is in the informal sector. There is a better methodology of estimating incomes.
I think you need to pay attention on our open access policies on Broadband. The entire world is watching us to see the outcome. Once in place I would hope. There will be greater competition and the markets will decide.
Ndemo.
Sent from my BlackBerry®
-----Original Message----- From: Walubengo J <jwalu@yahoo.com> Sender: kictanet-bounces+bitange=jambo.co.ke@lists.kictanet.or.keDate: Wed, 2 Nov 2011 23:04:40 To: <bitange@jambo.co.ke> Cc: I-Network Uganda<i-network@dgroups.org>; < eThinkTankTz@yahoogroups.com>; KICTAnet ICT Policy Discussions< kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> Subject: [kictanet] Internet Services more expensive in .KE than .TZ & .UG
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bitange＠jambo.co.ke -
Francis Hook -
Rad! -
Solomon Mbũrũ Kamau -
Walubengo J