PROMOTE BROADBAND USE TO CUT INTERNET CHARGES
When the first undersea fibre optic cable landed in Dar es Salaam, almost two years ago, many saw the development as the dawn of a new era in technology, with reduced cost of Internet access and more efficient services, thanks to the superior bandwidth speed.
However, very little seems to have changed. As a result, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are still grappling with the matter to establish where the country could have gone wrong.
However, very little seems to have changed. As a result, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders are still grappling with the matter to establish where the country could have gone wrong.
The Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority’s explanation that connectivity charges remain high partly because some of the players have not fully executed their contracts is hardly convincing.
This is because most of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are private companies, and one would have expected them to have factored this into their operations, including negotiating contracts with somewhat flexible clauses to see them, especially through their teething problems.
In any business venture, an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats/challenges is imperative. In the world of constantly changing technological innovations, no serious businessperson would readily get into any deal without considering all these factors.
This is because most of the Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are private companies, and one would have expected them to have factored this into their operations, including negotiating contracts with somewhat flexible clauses to see them, especially through their teething problems.
In any business venture, an analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats/challenges is imperative. In the world of constantly changing technological innovations, no serious businessperson would readily get into any deal without considering all these factors.
It is unfortunate, therefore, that these new contracts have come at a time when the country is still reeling under the consequences of the past expensive deals in the energy sector and other areas that cost the government dearly.
There is no reason to lay the blame on the undersea cable operators, as we believe, they have done their part by providing the infrastructure. They brought the cables and the potential to reduce connectivity prices.
There is no reason to lay the blame on the undersea cable operators, as we believe, they have done their part by providing the infrastructure. They brought the cables and the potential to reduce connectivity prices.
The country now has a super Internet highway, but the ISPs have yet to fully take advantage of this. However, it is only fair that efforts be stepped up to enable the people to enjoy cheaper and more efficient Internet services.
The ISPs have no option but to go for the best to provide the reliable, high capacity and high-speed connectivity that is possible with the optic fibre cables, as opposed to the old satellite system. This way, they will be helping to revamp Tanzania’s technological development.
The ISPs have no option but to go for the best to provide the reliable, high capacity and high-speed connectivity that is possible with the optic fibre cables, as opposed to the old satellite system. This way, they will be helping to revamp Tanzania’s technological development.
STOP CARNAGE ON THE ROADS
Nearly 20 people perished in yet another road accident on Tuesday, which, according to preliminary findings, could have been avoided. Another 60 people were injured in the collision involving two buses in Geita District, some of whom might just have been maimed for life. This is the latest in a string of fatal bus accidents in the district in recent months.
The survivors’ chilling accounts leave little doubt that the accident was largely caused by the recklessness of both drivers. The passengers said the drivers were speeding and generally flouting other road safety rules.
Unfortunately, this disregard for safety is generally characteristic of public transport, which is easily the most unsafe in the country. Hardly a week passes without people dying in bus accidents.
The survivors’ chilling accounts leave little doubt that the accident was largely caused by the recklessness of both drivers. The passengers said the drivers were speeding and generally flouting other road safety rules.
Unfortunately, this disregard for safety is generally characteristic of public transport, which is easily the most unsafe in the country. Hardly a week passes without people dying in bus accidents.
Geita District Commissioner Philemon Shelutete’s call to bus owners to vet drivers and ensure that they have the necessary qualifications before hiring them is one we have heard countless times. However, if heeded, it should go some way in helping to reduce the high death toll on our roads.
But more important is the need to strictly enforce traffic rules and ensure that incompetent drivers and unroadworthy contraptions are kept off our roads. Traffic police have a key role to play here, but they mush shun corruption and be agents in entrenching a road safety culture. Following the rules has never hurt anyone.
But more important is the need to strictly enforce traffic rules and ensure that incompetent drivers and unroadworthy contraptions are kept off our roads. Traffic police have a key role to play here, but they mush shun corruption and be agents in entrenching a road safety culture. Following the rules has never hurt anyone.
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