April 2017 - skunkworks - Skunkworks Site

Fwd: SIP Trunk Providers - KE
by Odhiambo Washington 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

FYI I got this in my personal Inbox after the post. Perhaps some of you would like to comment about their experience with SimbaNET SIP Trunks. I never knew they existed. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Dragan Dincic <dragan(a)simbanet.co.ke> Date: 20 August 2013 17:08 Subject: RE: [Skunkworks] SIP Trunk Providers - KE To: odhiambo(a)gmail.com SimbaNET provides SimbaTRUNK service.**** ** ** This services gives you a free Nairobi number and SIP trunk for 20$ a month for 30 channels. Local termination rates are like 2.99 Ksh for mobile and 2.39 Ksh for fixed. Most of the international destinations go for 2.33 Ksh (UK, USA, India, Europe) …**** ** ** SimbaTRUNK is on the market for at least last 6 months …**** ** ** ** ** Regards,**** [image: Dragan - SimbaNet Email Signature]**** ------------------------------ Wananchi Group Disclaimer and Confidentiality Note **** The information transmitted is intended only for the person or entity to which it is addressed and may contain confidential and/or privileged material. The views expressed herein are those of the sender and not of the Wananchi Group. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking of any action in reliance upon, this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is prohibited. If you received this in error, please contact the sender and delete the material from any computer. *http://www.zuku.co.ke***** ** ** -- Best regards, Odhiambo WASHINGTON, Nairobi,KE +254733744121/+254722743223 "I can't hear you -- I'm using the scrambler."

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Bitcoins
by Mark Mwangi 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Is anyone here minting bitcoins? 1 is trading now for 60 dollars. I am regretting why I did not start minting years ago when they had just been launched. http://bitcoin.org/ -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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PAYPAL FOR MPESA
by James Muendo 01 Sep '17

01 Sep '17

Hi, Anyone with $100 on PayPal that they can send my way, I send MPESA? Regards, -- James Muendo Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Logic Craft Ltd, Suite 39, 2nd Floor, Visions Plaza, Mombasa Road P.O Box 28016 – 00200, Nairobi,KE M:| +254.725.567.508 S: | tim.rick Gtalk:| james.muendo T: | @Mmuendo W:|http://about.me/muendo Too Brief? Here's Why

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EVALUATING A TAMPER-PROOF SMS VOTING SYSTEM
by Oyunga Omamo 24 Jul '17

24 Jul '17

I have developed a tamper proof SMS voting system that can be used in any election including our national elections. Let me emphasize that I am serious when I say tamper proof. I have published a paper on the system. There are mobile numbers where the system can be tested by arrangement. I would like assistance to organize a workshop to discuss the possibility of electronic voting in Kenya and to expose the system to a wider audience.If any one wants to test the system, please inform me through this forum. George

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CERN NEWS : Are we there yet on the search for the Higgs boson ?
by Martin Chiteri 04 Jul '17

04 Jul '17

Video on youtube [ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2U9VyT5zevc ] There shall be a special seminar broadcast on the 4th of July, 2012 at [ http://webcast.web.cern.ch ] The Higgs' boson explained, Comic strip: [ http://vimeo.com/41038445 ] Martin.

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Re: [Skunkworks] End Year Get Together.
by Philip Musyoki 10 May '17

10 May '17

Is there anyone at this party? Evon where are you?

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Looking for a Drupal Designer
by Evans Ikua 01 May '17

01 May '17

I am looking for an experienced Drupal designer for a quick fix for a website. Please email me with a brief profile if you are available immediately. -- *----------------------------------------------------Kind Regards,Evans Ikua,* Twitter: @ikuae Cell: +254-722-955831

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RFC Humour
by Denis G. Wahome 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Hi, If you need a break and have not read this in a while, RFCs are not all dry technical jarg.. https://tangentsoft.net/rfcs/humorous.html Have a nice evening. D

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SAVE THE DATE: Hackathon @AIS - May 26th to May 28th 2017
by Kevin G. Chege 28 Apr '17

28 Apr '17

Greetings, ISOC and AFRINIC are organizing a Hackathon to bring together engineers who are interested in learning about the IETF (Internet Engineering Task Force) and how IETF standards can be applied to code. The hackathon looks to encourage developers to discuss, collaborate and develop utilities, ideas, sample code and solutions that show practical implementations of IETF standards. When: Friday May 26th to Saturday May 28th, 2017** Where: Boma Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya (venue of the Africa Internet Summit) Room: TBD Participant Skill Requirements - Must be comfortable programming in C (other languages are also a bonus) - Must have experience working with the UNIX/Linux Shell - Knowledge of the DNS Protocol is a must - Experience with managing any DNS server - Familiarity with IPv4 and IPv6 - Understanding of Networking and Client - Server architecture - Prior experience with UNIX and Linux system administration would be a bonus What you will need to participate - Bring a laptop on which you are comfortable developing software - You may be required to install additional software - Anything else that is required will be provided, such as Virtual Machines if needed - Installing and becoming familiar with VirtualBox or something similar will help - Wireless access to the Internet will be provided - Team ethic (working as a team to solve a problem) Preparation - Familiarity with the IETF prior to the event (http://ietf.org) and RFCs (https://www.ietf.org/rfc.html) - Familiarity with GitHub prior to the event would be useful to have ( http://github.com) - Online course on DNS and Networking will be made available to participants prior to the event Post Hackathon Activities - Further engagement regarding the IETF (more on this at the event) - Invitation to attend or organize an IETF Hub for the IETF 99 - Guidance on how to organize similar hackathons Registration details will be sent in the coming week. Space will be limited. Technologies that will be covered in the Hackthon will be on the Domain Name System (DNS) and IPv6 and RFCs related to both. The dates may move forward or back by 1 day but this will be communicated as early as possible. More details in the coming week. Regards Kevin G. Chege

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MEDIUM PUBLICATION FOR SKUNKWORKS-KENYA
by Jose Muga 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

Hi People, I don’t know how many people here are a fan of Medium.com. It is a very good place where people can read great articles without ads and in the most beautiful way possible. I wish there was more content on it that was local but unfortunately not many people from Kenya or Africa do post on it. I have this idea to have a Skunkworks publication on Medium where readers here can submit articles and have them put in different submenus. We can start small, but have the following submenus for example 1. Programming 2. Cloud technology 3. Tech news / Ideas 4. Startup journeys / experiences 5. Events Plus lets be honest, everyone having their own personal blogging website will hardly get any visibility. Here are a few of the interesting Publications that I read daily. (Best on the app) https://medium.com/backchannel https://medium.freecodecamp.com/ https://medium.com/swlh https://hackernoon.com/ https://medium.com/startup-grind A few Kenyans I follow (Though most people don’t write much including myself Lol) https://medium.com/@jpmuga (My profile) https://medium.com/@moseskemibaro https://medium.com/@brendawambui https://medium.com/@Juliani254 https://medium.com/@mwirigi https://medium.com/@StellaNjogo https://medium.com/@mkaigwa Lastly, if you care about SEO and the visibility of your blogs on googles 1st page, then you should post on medium.com with links leading back to your website. Enjoy your day!! Regards Muga.

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OT:UBIQUITY CAMERAS
by William kibe 26 Apr '17

26 Apr '17

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Safaricom Bundles Running out extra Fast
by Mark Mwangi 25 Apr '17

25 Apr '17

All, I have noticed complaints from several people especially last week that bundles were vanishing. The response from safaricom was to promote an add asking people to check their background data but that seems disingenuous. Just because you have 4G doesn't mean your data consumption automatically shoots up. Whats your take on this? Disclaimer* I use UnlimiNet from Airtel not quite affected by this. -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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Re: [Skunkworks] EVALUATING A TAMPER-PROOF SMS VOTING SYSTEM
by Mark Kipyegon 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

I would be curious to know how your system achieves "tamper-proofness" when SMS's and GSM networks in general are insecure. Do share the paper! On 8 Apr 2017, at 12:01, "skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke" <skunkworks-request(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: > > I have developed a tamper proof SMS voting system > that can be used in any election including our national > elections. Let me emphasize that I am serious when I say > tamper proof. I have published a paper on the system. There > are mobile numbers where the system can be tested by > arrangement. I would like assistance to organize a workshop > to discuss the possibility of electronic voting in Kenya and > to expose the system to a wider audience.If any one wants to test the system, please inform me through this forum. > George

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Safaricom Network Breakdown...
by Michael Bullut 24 Apr '17

24 Apr '17

Greetings Team, Is everyone back up & running? Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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Fwd: [AFRINIC-Announce] Job Vacancy at AFRINIC
by Mwendwa Kivuva 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "AFRINIC Communication" <comm-announce(a)afrinic.net> Date: Apr 19, 2017 1:55 PM Subject: [AFRINIC-Announce] Job Vacancy at AFRINIC To: <announce(a)afrinic.net> Cc: [Version française ci-dessous] Dear Colleagues, AFRINIC is recruiting an IP Resource Analyst. More details about the job description can be found at: https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/career/2069-ip-resource-analyst If you wish to apply for this position, please send a letter of motivation and your CV, both in English, by email to jobs[at]afrinic.net or to the following address: Human Resources & Administration Manager 11th Floor, Standard Chartered Tower, Ebène Cybercity, Ebène Mauritius Please indicate in the subject title of your email the job reference only: afjob-IPA10042017 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 30 April 2017 Start date: As soon as possible Interviews will be held at AFRINIC office in Ebène and telephone interviews will be conducted for candidates outside Mauritius. AFRINIC reserves the right to call only the best qualified candidates for an interview and not to make any appointment following this advertisement. Regards, AFRINIC HR Team …………………………………………………….. Chers collègues, AFRINIC recrute un Analyste en ressources IP. Vous trouverez plus de détails sur la description du poste à l'adresse suivante: https://www.afrinic.net/en/about/career/2069-ip-resource-analyst Si vous souhaitez postuler à ce poste, envoyez une lettre de motivation et votre CV, en anglais, par courrier électronique à jobs[at]afrinic.net ou à l'adresse suivante: Human Resources & Administration Manager 11th Floor, Standard Chartered Tower, Ebène Cybercity, Ebène Mauritius Veuillez indiquer dans le titre du sujet de votre courrier électronique la référence de l'emploi uniquement: afjob-IPA10042017 DATE LIMITE D'APPLICATION: 30 avril 2017 Date de début: dès que possible Les entretiens auront lieu au sein du siège d’AFRINIC à Ebène et les entrevues téléphoniques seront effectuées pour les candidats qui n’habitent pas à l'île Maurice. AFRINIC se réserve le droit de contacter uniquement les candidats les mieux qualifiés pour une entrevue suivant cette annonce. Cordialement, L’Equipe des ressources humaines d’AFRINIC _______________________________________________ Announce mailing list Announce(a)afrinic.net https://lists.afrinic.net/mailman/listinfo/announce

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OT - Server Hard disks - HP /IBM /Lenovo
by Alvin Ochola 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Morning skunks Anyone interested in Server hard drives got the below at great prices. Ping me offline for the same. Server Hard disks : *600GB 10K SAS- 1 QTY* P#:689287-003 SNO:PHD428E10L *146GB 10K SAS- 1 QTY* P#:460850-002 SNO:PHD823V6WA *600GB 10K SAS-1 QTY* P#:00NA245 SNO:S4212YVH *600GB 10K SAS-1 QTY* P#:00NA245 SNO:S4214WQ1 Alvin Ochola Cell +254 - 722 - 313923;Watsapp +254 - 722 - 313923;Skype - <alvinochola>

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(OT) Server Hard disks Available
by Alvin Ochola 19 Apr '17

19 Apr '17

Morning skunks Anyone interested in Server hard drives got the below at great prices. Ping me offline for the same. Kind Regards, Alvin Ochola Cell +254 - 722 - 313923;Watsapp +254 - 722 - 313923;Skype - <alvinochola>

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Re: [Skunkworks] JTL Bandwidth
by geoffrey gitagia 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

JTL account managers are wack I had a inside guy who used to push for me ..now I was given one who never picks my calls or reply to emails or texts , their support I think is not well manned so getting through is hard.. I use JTL coz they're cheap and own the infrastructure not for customer service.. On 18 Apr 2017 12:54 PM, "Simon mayoye" <mayoye(a)seacom.mu> wrote: > Hi Geoffrey, > > I am not sure if your service is contended or not and what ratios if it is > and so I agree with Okechukwu re:SLA, however IMHO, yes go for the tests > after the upgrade but before then do some reference on Bandwidth Delay > Product(BDP) at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bandwidth-delay_product so > that you have clear expectations. This is because these online speed test > servers are not to be 100% relied on without considering a couple of > factors, but instead be used as indicative. > > If your ISP can run iperf tests for you, that will be much more relied on. > But the bottomline is give your provider that chance to run the tests lest > you end up moving from Provider to Provider if the correct issue is not > being addressed. The other thing, know you Account Manager and chase them > :-) as they are there for you:-). > > By the way, where is you site location? > > Regards, > > Simon Mayoye > > On 4/18/17 12:29 PM, geoffrey gitagia via skunkworks wrote: > > But shouldn't this affect all my services? Since my remote services are > also beyond their gateway... Basically the route to the remote services is > through the internet > > On 18 Apr 2017 11:50 AM, "Okechukwu" <okechukwu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> >> 1. They say that I'm over utilizing my link , but I've not made any >>> additional load on my link.. Speed test using international speed sites 1pc >>> connected to router I'm getting less than 1 mbps but they say we use >>> theirs which give 20 Mbps .. Ofcourse we all know this is false >>> >> >> Please check your SLA. An ISP is not responsible for what happens beyond >> their gateway. They are very right to ask you to use their speed tests >> which measures your speed guaranteed to their gateway. >> >> Although you still do have a genuine complaint, but use of internet-based >> speed tests does not help your cause >> >> >> >>> 2. I've created a point to point tunnel.. The services on the other >>> side are being accessed with no change in performance almost LAN like >>> speeds .. Now the tunnel connects over the internet since it's public ip >>> (JTL) to public ip (safaricom) >>> >>> 3. Even with slow internet Email should be working okay ..but our client >>> pcs aren't able to download even a lowsy test 5kb email >>> >>> I highly suspect they're upto no good.. I'll upgrade and redo all my >>> tests so as to have evidence in future.. But what say yee? >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> skunkworks mailing list >>> skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke >>> ------------ >>> List info, subscribe/unsubscribe >>> http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks >>> ------------ >>> >>> Skunkworks Rules >>> http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 >>> ------------ >>> Other services @ http://my.co.ke >>> >> >> >

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JTL Bandwidth
by geoffrey gitagia 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Hi Skunks I've been having a problem with JTL and I'm thinking they're trying to force upgrade me.. See below 1. They say that I'm over utilizing my link , but I've not made any additional load on my link.. Speed test using international speed sites 1pc connected to router I'm getting less than 1 mbps but they say we use theirs which give 20 Mbps .. Ofcourse we all know this is false 2. I've created a point to point tunnel.. The services on the other side are being accessed with no change in performance almost LAN like speeds .. Now the tunnel connects over the internet since it's public ip (JTL) to public ip (safaricom) 3. Even with slow internet Email should be working okay ..but our client pcs aren't able to download even a lowsy test 5kb email I highly suspect they're upto no good.. I'll upgrade and redo all my tests so as to have evidence in future.. But what say yee?

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Software Developer Vacancy - Mid senior level
by Dennis Waweru 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Hi Listers, Please see attached Job description for your action. Send in your resumes at ASAP. Forward to any qualified fellow within your network. Regards, Dennis Ngigi

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Re: [Skunkworks] JTL Bandwidth
by Paul Wan 18 Apr '17

18 Apr '17

Same issue here in Thika it extremely slow. On 18 Apr 2017 11:40, "geoffrey gitagia via skunkworks" < skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke> wrote: Hi Skunks I've been having a problem with JTL and I'm thinking they're trying to force upgrade me.. See below 1. They say that I'm over utilizing my link , but I've not made any additional load on my link.. Speed test using international speed sites 1pc connected to router I'm getting less than 1 mbps but they say we use theirs which give 20 Mbps .. Ofcourse we all know this is false 2. I've created a point to point tunnel.. The services on the other side are being accessed with no change in performance almost LAN like speeds .. Now the tunnel connects over the internet since it's public ip (JTL) to public ip (safaricom) 3. Even with slow internet Email should be working okay ..but our client pcs aren't able to download even a lowsy test 5kb email I highly suspect they're upto no good.. I'll upgrade and redo all my tests so as to have evidence in future.. But what say yee? _______________________________________________ skunkworks mailing list skunkworks(a)lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------ Skunkworks Rules http://my.co.ke/phpbb/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=94 ------------ Other services @ http://my.co.ke

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Coaxial Cable with TNC termination
by Mark Mwangi 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Hello People, Anyone know where I can find the cable in the pics attached. Or something close to it? [image: Inline image 2][image: Inline image 1][image: Inline image 3] -- Regards, Mark Mwangi markmwangi.me.ke

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IT SUPPORT TECH NEEDED URGENTLY
by nadhir mohamed 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

Hello guys I need an IT person to offer support to a transport company. Send me your Cv before C.O.B today

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[OT] HBD
by Denis G. Wahome 12 Apr '17

12 Apr '17

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<Vacancy> Chief Technology Officer...
by Michael Bullut 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

Greetings Team, Please find attached the job description for the position. Warm regards, Michael Bullut. --- *Cell:* *+254 723 393 114.**Skype Name:* *Michael Bullut.* *Twitter:* * @Kipsang <http://twitter.com/Kipsang/>* *Blog: http://www.kipsang.com/ <http://www.kipsang.com/>* *E-mail:* *main(a)kipsang.com <main(a)kipsang.com>* *---*

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CIA Operations
by James Njoroge 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

https://wikileaks.org/vault7/?marble9#Marble%20Framework -- Regards, James

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Second Summit on Community Networks in Africa to be held in Nairobi
by Mwendwa Kivuva 11 Apr '17

11 Apr '17

https://www.internetsociety.org/events/summit-community-networks-africa/2017 The 2nd Summit on Community Networks will be held on 25 – 26 May in Nairobi, Kenya and aims to build on the successful discussions that took place at the inaugural summit, held in November 2016. The 2nd summit will be preceded by a 3-day technical workshop on wireless networking technologies from 22 - 24 May 2017. Community established networks also referred to as “Community Networks” (CN) have existed for many years and, provide a sustainable solution to address the connectivity gaps that exist in urban, remote, and rural areas around the world. In Africa, where these gaps are more evident, a recent survey was able to identify 37 community networks initiatives in 12 African countries, of which 25 are considered active. The objective of the summit is to promote the creation and growth of Community Networks, increase collaboration between community network operators in the region and to provide an opportunity for them to engage with other stakeholders. It is for this reason that the 2nd Summit will be held alongside the Africa Internet Summit (AIS) event in Nairobi, Kenya. The synergies that exist between these communities can only lead to more innovation and collaboration! Who Should Attend: Community Network operators, Wireless Network researchers, Policy Makers, Regulators and Regulatory Associations, Civil Society organizations and members of the public interested on the topic. ______________________ Mwendwa Kivuva, Nairobi, Kenya twitter.com/lordmwesh

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OT : Cisco Router 2901 /2911 Available
by Alvin Ochola 07 Apr '17

07 Apr '17

Good Morning skunks anyone interested in the above routers kindly give me a call. I have 2 units new acquired through channel. Alvin Ochola Sales Manager Greenline Technology Limited -ICT Solutions Cell +254 - 722 - 313923;Watsapp +254 - 722 - 313923;Skype - <alvinochola>

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Various Roles
by Ian Kipchirchir Kosgei 04 Apr '17

04 Apr '17

Kindly share the following attached ICT roles widely. Needed to be filed up urgently.

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ISP recommendation
by Mercy Achieng 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Hi guys, Which ISP would you recommend? Affordable and reliable. Anything that isn't zuku or access kenya. Thanks.

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Poweredge 2950
by Kevin Ochieng 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

Dear all, Does anyone have RAM, processor and sas hard drives for the above machine? *Kind Regards* *Kevin Ochieng'* Skype : kevinjanabi Phone : +254 733229214 +254727217330 Linkedin Profile <https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-ochieng-9663546a>

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Zuku the Useless ISP
by Mouz Muya 02 Apr '17

02 Apr '17

Good People, Please help me understand. Why is it that even after all the customer complaints, Zuku never makes any effort to improve their mediocre services? >From a technical standpoint, is it a lack of capacity to improve or lack of capacity to handle all the subscriptions? Lastly, why does Zuku internet suffer downtimes when it rains? What's the relationship between these two occurrences?

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