Hi All How can ISPS provide more internet access ? I believe this is a question that CCK need to answer. First the ISPS have allegiance to their shareholders to deliver some divinded Access to less lucrative markets will not be possible if the providers are not given adequate incentives. Let CCK and concerned ministry work and deliver investment incentives that will encourage providers tro venture in those areas without access outside Nairobi and mombasa. Awareness of the sdvantages of internet in these areas need to be taken as a priority. Soon many organisations will embrace e commerce and internet will be a facilitator in rural economy.This will make the access to rural areas a proirity. I still believe the Government should drive the access by PROVIDING THE NECCESSARY INFRASTRUCTURE and incentives the way it does with roads and water. Njorohio "A. Wanjira Munyua" <alice@apc.org> wrote: It is a weird recommendation. Unless they have attempted to put it within the context of universal access in practical terms. I do not see how licensing additional ISPs would necessarily increase internet access/usage/uptake … best alice Harry Hare wrote:

"The study recommends licensing of more ISPs to provide Internet access and switching services."

- will more isps increase the number of internet users? Not lower costs, power in rural areas, pc penetration, awareness....

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