[sdnog] Net Neutrality in Sudan

[Edrich de Lange]

For just reference,

Something that has happened down here in ZA,some providers started with
zero rating Facebook and whats-app, we now have some providers offering
small walled garden versions of the internet, and this is frowned upon by
many down here, and some like I do, feel this is a slippery slope to
internet segregation and serious monopolisation of services.

Kind regards

Edrich de Lange
edd at edd.za.net
0832629566

On Thu, Dec 7, 2017 at 2:16 PM, Gael Hernandez <gael at pch.net> wrote:

> hi Samir,
>
> Thanks for sharing with the group.
>
> For the strict supporters of net neutrality, there’s no debate and
> zero-rating is infringing the rules. For most regulators, zero-rating
> practices should be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, particularly when
> they can have pro-competitive and pro-consumer benefits in their markets.
> In other words, no strict opposition if they can work on the public
> interest. However, there are also examples of governments strictly banning
> zero-rating programs such as India and Chile.
>
> An approach to reduce incentives for content and operators to develop
> zero-rating programs in Sudan could be to facilitate the interconnection to
> happen at the exchange point, and for all networks in Sudan.
>
> Could Facebook join the Sudan Internet exchange if they wanted to?
>
> Gaël
>
> On 7 Dec 2017, at 3:25, Samir Abdullatif wrote:
>
> Hi all
>
> as you know, a big operator in Sudan recently announced free access
> through its network to Facebook
>
> although that from the end-user perspective this might be a good thing for
> them, it' our job to spoil this for them 😊 and inform them why this might
> not be a good idea.
>
> I'm not sure if we have explicit Net Neutrality laws in Sudan, but I think
> it's something worth discussing because although it might seem harmless, it
> can lead to more drastic steps in the future.
>
> For those who don't know what Net Neutrality is:
> "It is the principle that Internet service providers must treat all data
> on the Internet the same, and not discriminate or charge differently by
> user, content, website, platform, application."
>
> looking forwards to hearing your thoughts on this
>
>
> Regards,
> Samir
>
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