You have just explained how ISPs use the infrastructure to make money. How does that help the average Ugandan?
James S. K. Makumbi Software Developer & CEO, Billable Limited - Phone: 0783354036 - Mobile: 0790834364 - Website: billable.co.ug - Email: jmaku...@billable.co.ug <http://facebook.com/jmarkhus> <http://twitter.com/jmakumbi> <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/jmakumbi> On 8 October 2016 at 14:20, Kyle Spencer <k...@stormzero.com> wrote: > James, > > Many ISPs use the NBI, BCS, and other fibre cables to reach Uganda's > borders and upcountry markets. > > Perhaps every MNO in the country uses Eaton or ATC for their tower > infrastructure. > > Many MNOs and ISPs use ProjectLink in Kampala/Entebbe/Mukono. The UIXP, > for example, has at least 5 peers connected via this infrastructure. > > Regards, > Kyle Spencer > > On Oct 8, 2016 07:13, "James Makumbi" <jmark...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> Kyle, >> >> other than setting up the fiber and alleging that it is available, what >> coutrywide initiative have we seen using it? >> Between you and me, the NBI to every district office turned out to be a >> white elephant. >> I am checking with Gov't heads of IT and I will get back to you on this. >> >> >> >> >> >> >> James S. K. Makumbi >> Software Developer & CEO, Billable Limited >> >> - Phone: 0783354036 >> - Mobile: 0790834364 >> - Website: billable.co.ug >> - Email: jmaku...@billable.co.ug >> >> <http://facebook.com/jmarkhus> <http://twitter.com/jmakumbi> >> <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/jmakumbi> >> >> >> >> On 8 October 2016 at 13:53, Kyle Spencer <k...@stormzero.com> wrote: >> >>> James, >>> >>> It has been working for the country, not just the companies (and >>> government, which owns the NBI). >>> >>> There's more to do, but we have come a long way thanks to initiatives >>> like these. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Kyle Spencer >>> >>> On Oct 8, 2016 06:50, "James Makumbi" <jmark...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Kyle, I just want the fiber to actually work for the country instead of >>> for the companies selling it. >>> Paul, WOW!!! That is massive. I hope someone here can confirm or refute >>> that. >>> Maybe the internet price wars have finally began and we might see a race >>> for the bottom soon. >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> James S. K. Makumbi >>> Software Developer & CEO, Billable Limited >>> >>> - Phone: 0783354036 >>> - Mobile: 0790834364 >>> - Website: billable.co.ug >>> - Email: jmaku...@billable.co.ug >>> >>> <http://facebook.com/jmarkhus> <http://twitter.com/jmakumbi> >>> <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/jmakumbi> >>> >>> >>> >>> On 8 October 2016 at 13:34, paul muwanguzi <muwanguzipo...@gmail.com> >>> wrote: >>> >>>> That's true Kyle. >>>> >>>> However the reason as to why I asked the above question, is because a >>>> few days a go I filled in a quationnare that was presented to me by someone >>>> on behalf of zuku . >>>> >>>> Towards the end of the questionnaire was a comparison of bandwidth >>>> price lists from various ISPs , and I was surprised to see zuku planning to >>>> offer a 40mbps unlimited link at roughly 300,000/- UGX . For the home >>>> user, that's supposed to cover both Internet and pay tv . >>>> >>>> Thus asking on this platform just in case that figure was simply >>>> designed for the questionnaire. >>>> >>>> In case anyone has anymore info on this, please let me know. >>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> On Saturday, 8 October 2016, Kyle Spencer <k...@stormzero.com> wrote: >>>> >>>>> You'll be glad to know that infrastructure sharing is a growing trend >>>>> in Uganda, and has been for some time (thanks, in part, to government >>>>> support for the concept). See also: Eaton Towers, ProjectLink, NBI >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 8, 2016 06:14, "James Makumbi" <jmark...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> That is the problem with my country! >>>>>> We do absolutely nothing together. >>>>>> Everyone has their own mobile money, their own fiber! If we were >>>>>> first world, we would probably even have our own standards!!! >>>>>> There are some things that need to be standardized, controlled and >>>>>> merged. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> James S. K. Makumbi >>>>>> Software Developer & CEO, Billable Limited >>>>>> >>>>>> - Phone: 0783354036 >>>>>> - Mobile: 0790834364 >>>>>> - Website: billable.co.ug >>>>>> - Email: jmaku...@billable.co.ug >>>>>> >>>>>> <http://facebook.com/jmarkhus> <http://twitter.com/jmakumbi> >>>>>> <http://ug.linkedin.com/in/jmakumbi> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> On 8 October 2016 at 12:01, paul muwanguzi <muwanguzipo...@gmail.com> >>>>>> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>>> Hi guys, >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Does anyone have some conclusive facts on zuku fiber bandwidth >>>>>>> rates? >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> -- >>>>>>> Sent from My Cellphone >>>>>>> >>>>>>> _______________________________________________ >>>>>>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >>>>>>> LUG@linux.or.ug >>>>>>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/lug@linux.or.ug/ >>>>>>> Mailing list settings: http://kym.net/mailman/listinfo/lug >>>>>>> To unsubscribe: http://kym.net/mailman/options/lug >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The Uganda LUG mailing list is generously hosted by INFOCOM: >>>>>>> http://www.infocom.co.ug/ >>>>>>> >>>>>>> The above comments and data are owned by whoever posted them >>>>>>> (including attachments if any). 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