Interview with Karl Socikwa: Spokesperson, second network operator

[rpm]

http://mybroadband.co.za/nephp/?m=show&id=576

 

[alchamy]

I think ADSL – you know, it's the first step on the road to true broadband. Not true broadband.

This is the kind of attitude Telkom should have. Well Done Karl!

 

[fergus]

MONEYWEB: Have you been following the debate and discourse over ADSL?

KARL SOCIKWA: Oh, very closely.

MONEYWEB: Is there opportunity for you?

KARL SOCIKWA: Tremendous opportunity. I think ADSL – you know, it's the first step on the road to true broadband. Not true broadband. ADSL really is about pumping more capacity in existing copper infrastructure, and that copper infrastructure at the moment is under the control of Telkom. There are other forms of broadband-type technology, broadband-type infrastructure, both fixed and wireless, that we are looking at. And this is an area that we believe we are going to pay specific attention to, because through broadband we’ll then be able to deliver things such as fast Internet, video services to residential areas and the like. So we are looking at that closely.

This sounds hopeful. I hope they learn from Telkom's mistakes and come in cheaply for bigger uptake.

 

[stoke]

And - you can run 80 simultaneous conversations on a 8MB ADSL line = less infrastructure cost.

Sheesh - why can't teklom see that hu ?
Freaking stupid slow moving mountain = teklom.

 

[onionpeel]

And - you can run 80 simultaneous conversations on a 8MB ADSL line = less infrastructure cost.

Sheesh - why can't teklom see that hu ?
Freaking stupid slow moving mountain = teklom.

Telkom executives get paid the big bucks to devise clever ways of bullsh!tting the public and ICASA, thus avoiding saying things that make a lot of sense and showing their company up. Their money sucking, 'screw all of you' attitude is best verbalised with a 'proudly South African' accent.

 

[snoopy_inc]

its all got to do with the gound foundation that they will put down.

could be CABLE!!!!!

who knows

all i know this is a promising step for us

 

[alaincraven]

This sounds hopeful. I hope they learn from Telkom's mistakes and come in cheaply for bigger uptake.

Wonder if we can pre-order yet?

 

[alchamy]

Wonder if we can pre-order yet?

LOL, I would probably do it

 

[scatlett]

We need to invite Karl Socikwa to join MyADSL Can you image how that would annoy Telkom

 

[Highflyer_GP]

maybe the best way for them to screw telkom would be to introduce a 2mbps entry level connection. next year this time telkom would still be deciding when they should release their wonderfully (overpriced) fast 1mbps connection . the mere fact that they seem to be deploying their own infrastructure makes me abit more optimistic than most. but lets wait and see...

 

[scatlett]

1mbps connection? I bet Telkom are probably getting ready to release their super-budget 96k ADSL 'boradband' (500mb cap) for R150 line rental + R87 line rental + ISP charge + pain and suffering charge - to meet the needs of the poor.

 

[Highflyer_GP]

1mbps connection? I bet Telkom are probably getting ready to release their super-budget 96k ADSL 'boradband' (500mb cap) for R150 line rental + R87 line rental + ISP charge + pain and suffering charge - to meet the needs of the poor.

yikes, dont say things like that. they might actually end up doing it in which case they'll probably shape the 96k to death because we're abusing our speed priviledges

 

[SlimJim]

i don't reckon the sno can come in cheap straight off the bat... eskom/transtel have already splashed out R800 mil or more. that has to get recouped with dividends, and they are selling their stake in the sno. they will be looking to earn quick.. ie telkom's trick.
the only good thing (in the interim) will be better quality of service and better packages. which is not entirely a bad prospect, except it wont be internationally compeditive... only locally.

 

[arf9999]

We need to invite Karl Socikwa to join MyADSL Can you image how that would annoy Telkom

I think he's here already

 

[arf9999]

its all got to do with the gound foundation that they will put down.

could be CABLE!!!!!

who knows

all i know this is a promising step for us

Unlikely to be cable...infrastructure costs are too high. The only reason that cable is so successful in other territories is due to existing cable TV infrastructure.

But since Eskom and Transtel have a huge fibre network already in place, basically linking every electricity substation (I think), they may find it relatively easy to roll out WiMax or even fibre to home.

 

[TMoose]

1mbps connection? I bet Telkom are probably getting ready to release their super-budget 96k ADSL 'boradband' (500mb cap) for R150 line rental + R87 line rental + ISP charge + pain and suffering charge - to meet the needs of the poor.

Don't be silly, you're so behind the times, the poor will have to pay for usage like everybody else. Probably 50c per megabyte, the poor don't need more than 10MB a day anyway.

 

[alchamy]

1mbps connection? I bet Telkom are probably getting ready to release their super-budget 96k ADSL 'boradband' (500mb cap) for R150 line rental + R87 line rental + ISP charge + pain and suffering charge - to meet the needs of the poor.

Honestly, I would not be surprised. Atleast we know they wont do 56k since that would mess with their leased line business.

 

[Highflyer_GP]

also i wouldn't be surprised if telkom, the greedy hogs for money that they are, finds ways to try and tie existing and new customers into some form of contract, even if its for a simple prepaid landline.

 

[alaincraven]

the SNO will most likely use existing power lines, rather than new cables. I say this, because has anyone else noticed the vast amount of new powerlines being laid down (or in our case upgraded?). This would be the only way that the SNO could lay infrastructure before their license is granted, and be within their rights to do so.

 

[Celemasiko]

Hopefully they coming quick, otherwise it will be darkness on the ADSL side in November.