My contribution: Before we consider the price of internet in Uganda as compared to other neighboring countries, lets consider the cost of delivering internet in Uganda as compared to our neighboring countries. 1) How much is the cost of fuel in Uganda compared to Kenya, Mauritius? 2) What is the percentage of Road Network versus topology in Uganda... generally what is the cost of travelling to Teleco BTS sites? 3) What are the regulatory requirements to join Internet business in Uganda compared to neighboring countries? Basically what are the license fees.... not forgetting the hardships in getting the license in Uganda? 4) How does our business politics compare with neighboring countries 5) Who is the biggest consumer of Internet in Uganda and how long does he take to pay? Lets think along these lines and find a ground of whether to blame our Telecos or Our government. Otherwise I dont want to blame yet!
On 16 March 2017 at 10:02, Joe Willrich Lutalo <[email protected]> wrote: > And while at it, have you also considered the fact that Uganda's stance in > the regional (as well as global) market/econ is so terrible? Look to the > trends and stats around our currency and performance of the Economy in > general, and you'll notice we'd not be crying, had we a better local > currency or bargaining power. > > IMO, therein lies the core of the problem, not just in telecom products > and services, but this pervades all things we pay for, that rely on foreign > exchange. It's a bigger problem than mere IT/tech biz. > > J. > > On 16-Mar-17 9:55 AM, Mark Tinka wrote: > > The telecommunications landscape in Uganda needs much better policy > (reform). > > In Africa, the more inland you are, the higher your cost of Internet > access. It is not an excuse, but regulation and policy reform are the ways > to fix that. I think this is an area that is sorely lacking in our country. > > Mark. > > On 16/Mar/17 07:44, David Okwii wrote: > > Obel, > > If it boils down to a game of numbers, Mauritius which is an african state > with a GDP of 11.93 billion USD (2013) has a total population of 1.296 > million people -- that's the entire country, which isn't even Kampala's > population (of 3 million?). > > Okay monthly tariff of 30 Mbps with Mauritius Telecom (MT), the country’s > incumbent broadband operator, is MUR 1,499 (USD 43 ~ Ugx 150,000) which is > almost in the same range as Zuku Kenya's 20Mbps unlimited. > > I know you are about to introduce in another variable -- landlocked vs > coastal countries :) > > @Zulu everyone pays taxes everywhere. > > On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 6:38 PM, Angello Obel <[email protected]> wrote: > >> It is likely to do with profits and margins. The gap in wireless data >> between Uganda and Kenya is significantly smaller. Though Uganda's is still >> twice as expensive. This is also likely because of the same reason. >> Nairobi has a lot going for it compared to kampala, Incomes are higher, >> the population is about twice as large, it has many more planned high >> density neighbourhoods and residences like apartment buildings. This means >> larger demand and a lower cost of deploying network infrastructure. Add to >> that the access to cheaper financing ... >> Basically the Ugandan telecoms need to have charge more to their fewer >> customers to remain profitable as compared to kenyans. You don't even have >> to look outside Uganda to see this effect. Wireless data, with a lot of >> customers is much cheaper than fibre in Uganda. For instance you can get an >> unlimited 12mbps fibre connection from tangerine at 1200$ >> <http://tangerine.co.ug/data-plans/#vas-anchor> for that same price you >> could get 800GB, of faster LTE data from MTN. Sure 800gb is not unlimited >> but for many people it practically is. >> >> On Wed, 15 Mar 2017 at 17:57 Richard Zulu <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> David, >>> >>> How about looking at it from the perspective of the ISP? Have you tried >>> analysing the taxes that come with service provision? My assumption is that >>> there might be some pointers there. >>> >>> >>> --------------- >>> Richard Zulu >>> Lead, Outbox <http://www.outbox.co.ug> >>> Technology entrepreneurship and innovation >>> 4th Floor, Soliz House, Lumumba Avenue, >>> Kampala, Uganda >>> +256392000152 <+256%2039%202000152> >>> www.outbox.co.ug >>> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/OutboxHub> Twitter >>> <http://www.twitter.com/OutboxHub> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Mar 15, 2017 at 5:36 PM, David Okwii <[email protected]> wrote: >>> >>> Hello, >>> >>> I've come to ponder on this question for a while now without very >>> satisfying answers and I would appreciate some pointers from people working >>> with ISP/Govt authorities in the sector. >>> >>> Here's the thing; 20Mbps unlimited by Zuku fibre ( >>> http://zuku.co.ke/internet/fiber-packages) is only 4,499 Ksh (Ugx >>> 157,465). Safaricom Fibre-To-Home has almost similar packages. That amount >>> in comparison only gives you about 15GB on any mobile telecom in Uganda. >>> >>> 1Mbps unlimited link by most telecom in Uganda is about $325 (Ugx >>> 1,200,000). So our neighbors in Kenya are getting 10 times more bandwidth >>> at about 7 times less the amount!!! The gap is too huge to ignore. Please I >>> would like to know why if anyone is in position to answer. Thanks. >>> >>> -- >>> Thanks & regards, >>> David Okwii, >>> Mobile(default): +256-791-040-262 >>> >>> Christ in me the Hope of Glory(Col.1:27) >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> The Uganda Linux User Group: http://linux.or.ug >>> >>> Send messages to this mailing list by addressing e-mails to: >>> [email protected] >>> Mailing list archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ >>> 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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