Re: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics onAffordability- CCKInternetStudyReport
Then there mayb need to re-define 'cheap' ,because someone has to pay the cost....Consumer? Kind Regards,
On 5/5/07, Judy Okite <judyokite@gmail.com> wrote:
No cost reduction/tax waiver on modems,poles,switches etc the basics of internet connection
On 5/5/07, Judy Okite <judyokite@gmail.com> wrote:
Thnx Harry, to add on to Ur concern, as long as
are nt reviewed
On 5/5/07, Harry Hare <harry@africanedevelopment.org> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,
I was hoping to remain a spectator in this debate but looks that is becoming difficult to achieve. I think we need to look at ICT infrastructure and especially connectivity differently. We need to elevate the status and importance of ICT infrastructure to the same level as roads and power. Meaning any new infrastructural development in
connectivity considerations factored in.
For instance when doing the feasibility study for the new roads soon to be commissioned and to be supported by the Chinese Government, there should be considerations of whether there is need to lay fiber alongside other amenities such as power, lighting, walks ways and sewage.
Regards Harry
-----Original Message----- From: kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org@kictanet.or.ke
Behalf Of Lucy Kimani Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:24 AM To: harry@africanedevelopment.org Subject: Re: [kictanet] Day 5 - Statistics onAffordability- CCKInternetStudyReport
Kai:
I see your point, again I will use my previous domicile as a case in point, the Federal Government is the biggest employer/buyer of supplies and services in the Washington DC metro area (Virginia, Maryland, and of course Washington DC) hence e-governance/e-learning is a must and I
[mailto:kictanet-bounces+harry=africanedevelopment.org@kictanet.or.ke] On think
the Kenyan government recognizes this from the various initiatives currently on going, I just think its just a matter of time.
The only point where you and i part ways is your stand that the Government should not be involved in infrastructure building because the Government has an obligation to ensure that all Kenyans have access to the internet while the private sector has to have a business case to justify coverage of any particular area, so I say both efforts Government and Private sector must compliment each other.
With all the initiates on the drawing boards of both the government and the private sector, I say let all move from
Sir, why is my point dissected,till it doesnt make sense? Kind Regards, Okite --- kictanet-bounces+judyokite=yahoo.com@kictanet.or.ke <judyokite@gmail.com> wrote: the ISP/IGO licenses the country, should have the drawing boards into
implementation, Kai the computers at Kambaa Girls are gathering dust, and Bw. Ndemo, I signed up for both the digital village and digital school during the KICC expo and I have not heard a word on the way forward from your end.
LK
My point is:
Yu have limited room for infrastructure since the cost is constant and only increased usage can drop the price. The Government should NOT be a competitor but a price sensitive user!
You will have enough people now competing for the business of the Government === Message Truncated ===
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