Rings just don't happen they are implemented in the design, my concern it bragging rights have precedence over actual implementation and design (Sounds like a certain Redmond company). My main concern though is that we could have all the undersea cable in the world but have the same uptime issues. My advise, don't discard those VSAT dishes just yet.

I have been to Lamu on several occasions by road, there's straight (bus) fiber and no plans for ring to the best of my knowledge. Again the main artery of communication is Nairobi - Mombasa, shouldn't this be a priority to install protection? What damage in downtime would there possibly be between Nairobi and Wajir??


Kiania 



On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 1:32 PM, Watson Kambo <wkwats@gmail.com> wrote:
I have some rumors that NOFBI (National Optic Fiber Backbone Initiative) will build another fibre connecting Mombasa > lamu > garisa >  Wajir > Lokichogio > Busia some how we will have Rings all over but its just rumors anyway .. ;-)

2009/7/22 aki <aki275@googlemail.com>
My view. Here is the core problem and that's why the likes of KDN is different from others. ( I ain't favouring them, just facts speak ).
 
A list of providers, but has any build long distance fiber networks. Some I've never heard of while others most likely simple layout : Drop a few base stations on open bands in metros and connect clients aka wireless extended.
 
 
Here's even something better. Local loop operators. ( which loops are being offered ? )
 
 
Here's something to ponder. Ever wondered how for example motorola canopy is being used to deliver services in building and estate scenarios? You maybe in for a shock, from a network perspective. Broadband is " a shared LAN ".  :-) 
 
 
 
 

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