How long must we wait?

IMO we should rely on technology to solve our problems. I've been using VOIP on my wife and my phone (N95 & Gizmo). Use about 25MB a month, call quality is top notch, unlimited calls (uses very little bandwidth 729 codec used). Currently it's just me and her, but at least it's a start, and most of my calls go to her anyways. Now if only all could join. If you phone supports integrated VOIP as many of the E/N series Nokias do, you should really consider this.

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Irony: The Independent Communications Authority with NO authority...

*weeps*

5 to 7 YEARS??? wtf.
 
It's great that myBB is taking up the cudgel re interconnects. As I posted yesterday, the one workable alternative to regulated reduction in interconnect is public mobilisation: Virgin, Cell C, Internet Solutions, Cosatu, big business etc. Even Telkom could join in this one! Start with Vodacom as they have the most influence.

I think we could get the price down to 99c through public pressure as an interim step and give the legislators time to look longer term.

Even if a lower interconnect price was officially agreed, it would still be phased over time anyway so 99c is a great start.
 
entrepr said:
It's great that myBB is taking up the cudgel re interconnects. As I posted yesterday, the one workable alternative to regulated reduction in interconnect is public mobilisation: Virgin, Cell C, Internet Solutions, Cosatu, big business etc. Even Telkom could join in this one! Start with Vodacom as they have the most influence.

I think we could get the price down to 99c through public pressure as an interim step and give the legislators time to look longer term.

Even if a lower interconnect price was officially agreed, it would still be phased over time anyway so 99c is a great start.
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Why 99c? They been ripping us for years. What about free, as in 0, null, ziltch, f@k@ll.:mad:
 
henno said:
IMO we should rely on technology to solve our problems. I've been using VOIP on my wife and my phone (N95 & Gizmo). Use about 25MB a month, call quality is top notch, unlimited calls (uses very little bandwidth 729 codec used). Currently it's just me and her, but at least it's a start, and most of my calls go to her anyways. Now if only all could join. If you phone supports integrated VOIP as many of the E/N series Nokias do, you should really consider this.

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Who's your VOIP carrier? Or are you using software like Fring / Yeigo... ?
 
cookiemonster said:
Who's your VOIP carrier? Or are you using software like Fring / Yeigo... ?
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I'm using Gizmo. With the N95 or other Nokia VOIP enabled/supported phones there's a built-in client. i.e. in the OS of the phone. So once configured, there's no additional apps that run. When phoning someone you may select Voice, Video, or 'Internet Call'.

If your phone is not a VOIP phone, you can still use Fring, although I found it to be slow, and a bit of a mission. Trying to convince my wife to use it posed the biggest challenge. Now, there's no explaining or nothing. Phone rings as per usual, and she just makes an 'Internet Call' every time she phones me. Brilliant, really.
 
Garyvdh said:
off with their heads. Useless bunch of fools.
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That reminds... where did all these anarchists go after 1994? You remember them, sure some of them went to Parliament, but that specific one that liked to blow-up people in pubs. Other than defending drunken-driving charges, what became of his voracity? Did a McBribe pass his desk or is he on the board of ICASA, VC &/or MTN?

Someone should light a fire up his ass and get him fighting for the cause of the people again - this time his actions would have faster turn-around times, guaranteed..
 
henno said:
I'm using Gizmo. With the N95 or other Nokia VOIP enabled/supported phones there's a built-in client. i.e. in the OS of the phone. So once configured, there's no additional apps that run. When phoning someone you may select Voice, Video, or 'Internet Call'.

If your phone is not a VOIP phone, you can still use Fring, although I found it to be slow, and a bit of a mission. Trying to convince my wife to use it posed the biggest challenge. Now, there's no explaining or nothing. Phone rings as per usual, and she just makes an 'Internet Call' every time she phones me. Brilliant, really.
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Just to make sure:

You both use a N95?
Both phones have to be registered with the relevant SIP server at the time of call?
 
Now the authority sits with .... no one, everyone wants to push away authority now, omg, why doesn't this amaze me???????????

now if ICASA has no authority then why do they exist? so they can create some institutionalized waste of time to make sure we suffer for as long as they can possibly make it??? How about this? we close ICASA down completely then at least there is one less institution to "go through" before legislation is put into place.
 
GOVT doesn't Care. Full Stop

GOVT doesn't Care. Full Stop

They Took away our Firearms through LEGISLATION.

They Took away our JOBS with LEGISLATION.

They Took away the BEST crime Fighting Team in Africa with LEGISLATION.

They PROMOTE crime with LEGISLATION.

They ensure their mates are immune to the LAW.

But they cannot make LEGISLATION for lower CALL RATES.

This whole Interconnection Issue is only benefitting the FAT CATS here.

What bothers me is that when the Indian Communications Minister Speaks,

All Telecom Operators Tremble. Results are achieved within days.

I don't know much about the ECA. But i am starting to believe it is made up of alot of bull****.


DXL - Team
 
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