One thing that waits to be seen is the actual number of guys who will Vuka because of the price diff. In my view the most important thing that needs to be done is Number portability then we just Vuka to whomever we so wish to. As it stands i may be using my safcom line less but would not want to loose it.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Feels  like  a David  vs Goliath duel…Zain  is on point ….Bahrti  has the edge … experience  with  similar  market –India….I am  relishing  this  duel  ..watch
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Tony Likhanga<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, August 18, 2010 7:23 PM<br>
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<b>Subject:</b> Re: [Skunkworks] inZain tarrif</span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt">2010/8/18 Njoroge Tito &lt;<a href="mailto:titonjoroge@gmail.com" target="_blank">titonjoroge@gmail.com</a>&gt;</span></i></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt"><i><span style="font-size:7.5pt">Interconnect rates are currently 4.42 + 26% TAX. That means for every call (Zain - other network), Zain will be paying an approx amount of 5.57 per  call, while charging the
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Business wise, they will make losses per interconnect call. I think they hope that when the masses move to Zain (as they surely will), they will also be calling each other on Zain. I wouldnt call it sustainable, but then, I may be wrong.<br>

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The big winner of this will be safaricom.<br>
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Also, if Zain has negotiated lower rates that 4.42 with the other networks, then the above does not necessarily hold true</span></i></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:12.0pt">Looks like Zain got timely info on the new interconnection fee and chose to leverage on it, according to the report below.<br>
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<a href="http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/International/Zain-Kenya-lowers-call-rates-4566.html" target="_blank">http://www.capitalfm.co.ke/business/International/Zain-Kenya-lowers-call-rates-4566.html</a><br>
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