Using Third Party VPNs on Safaricom Mobile Data
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 <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. Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/> About.Me <http://about.me/ninanjira> | Twitter <http://www.twitter.com/ninanjira> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/nanjira> | Skype <http://hatscripts.com/addskype?nanjirasambuli> IM: +254722481566, +1(857)498-8934 (WhatsApp | Telegram | iMessage) PGP: 1DBE1F47A6878B0D
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@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.
Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com
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I have been having a run with Safaricom on this, and especially their blocking of the use of other DNS servers apart from theirs! Anyway, if you manage to penetrate their walls on this, let us know. Safaricom does DPI and blocks your traffic if they want, regardless of what you think. On 21 March 2017 at 12:52, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet < kictanet@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.
On 21 Mar 2017, at 12:32, Nanjira Sambuli <email@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 <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.
Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com <http://www.nanjira.com/>
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Interesting. I've used one without any issues. Quality of Service issues? Ali Hussein Principal Hussein & Associates +254 0713 601113 Twitter: @AliHKassim Skype: abu-jomo LinkedIn: http://ke.linkedin.com/in/alihkassim "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act but a habit." ~ Aristotle Sent from my iPad
On 21 Mar 2017, at 12:52 PM, Nanjira Sambuli via kictanet <kictanet@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.
On 21 Mar 2017, at 12:32, Nanjira Sambuli <email@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.
Regards, Nanjira www.nanjira.com
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Thanks for the heads up, Nanjira. I run my own OpenVPN service with what seems like no hiccups. Soundcloud breaks from time to time when I'm on the move, though. -- Software Engineer - Savannah Informatics Ltd.
I understand safaricom's motivation, and empathise with your frustration. For providers, it's more a deterrent, or filter of certain types of clients. I doubt you would have such issues if you took a dedicated link for instance. On 21 Mar 2017 18:16, "Brian Muhia via kictanet" < kictanet@lists.kictanet.or.ke> wrote:
Thanks for the heads up, Nanjira. I run my own OpenVPN service with what seems like no hiccups. Soundcloud breaks from time to time when I'm on the move, though. -- Software Engineer - Savannah Informatics Ltd.
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