rpm
14-07-2005, 01:31 PM
http://www.itweb.co.za/sections/telecoms/2005/0507141032.asp?S=Cellular&A=CEL&O=FPLEAD
View Full Version : Govt admits SA telecoms prices ‘prohibitive'
bwana
14-07-2005, 01:36 PM
Didn't the govenrment admit this back in Feb during Mbeki's SoN address? What have they done since then?
rebel
14-07-2005, 01:51 PM
Why are they "challenging players to find a solution" when Telkom controls South African bandwidth? He just proved that all ICASA people are brain dead :mad:
bwana
14-07-2005, 01:55 PM
Why are they "challenging players to find a solution" when Telkom controls South African bandwidth? He just proved that all ICASA people are brain dead :mad:ICASA? Dont you mean government - he's the Deputy communications minister - Ivy couldnt make it for some reason. Perhaps he was staring or pointing directly at the telkom reps when he said it.
More importantly - why doesnt the government do something about it rather than hoping a monopoly (telkom) will do it voluntarily?
More importantly - why doesnt the government do something about it rather than hoping a monopoly (telkom) will do it voluntarily?
rebel
14-07-2005, 01:59 PM
Both ICASA and the government. Ivy should be fired and I know most smart users will agree.
This really drives me mad :mad: Why can't they just reduce telecoms prices and shut up?
This really drives me mad :mad: Why can't they just reduce telecoms prices and shut up?
bwana
14-07-2005, 02:07 PM
Why can't they just reduce telecoms prices and shut up?Because they make too much money out of the current setup.
Ivy should be fired and I know most smart users will agree.I agree but since when is competence a criteria for being a government minister - just look at our Minister of Health.
Ivy should be fired and I know most smart users will agree.I agree but since when is competence a criteria for being a government minister - just look at our Minister of Health.
bb_matt
14-07-2005, 02:29 PM
Government will also (under duress) admit there's a problem in Zimbabwe or a problem with AIDS, but it doesn't mean they'll do anything about it.
bwana
14-07-2005, 02:37 PM
Government will also (under duress) admit there's a problem in Zimbabwe or a problem with AIDS, but it doesn't mean they'll do anything about it.
Yes they will
Zimbabwe - Ignore and hope it goes away
AIDS - garlic and hope it goes away
Yes they will
Zimbabwe - Ignore and hope it goes away
AIDS - garlic and hope it goes away
bb_matt
14-07-2005, 04:34 PM
Maybe if they give Telkom Carrots, our problem will be solved ! :D
bwana
14-07-2005, 04:38 PM
Maybe if they give Telkom Carrots, our problem will be solved ! :DSuggestions on where they can stick em to promote the general feeling of the country's internet users?
BTTB
14-07-2005, 04:43 PM
Yes they will
Zimbabwe - Ignore and hope it goes away
AIDS - garlic and hope it goes away
You could call it the Ostrich Philosophy.
He hides his head under the ground thinking nobody can see him; meanwhile his huge fluffy body is visible for all to see and laugh at.
Zimbabwe - Ignore and hope it goes away
AIDS - garlic and hope it goes away
You could call it the Ostrich Philosophy.
He hides his head under the ground thinking nobody can see him; meanwhile his huge fluffy body is visible for all to see and laugh at.
bwana
14-07-2005, 04:52 PM
And it would be funny if it was a cartoon and not reality.