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Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp  skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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YoungMulla wrote:WhatsApp calling cannot be compared to viber. The former has better market penetration and the brand is better recognized.
Personally,though, am not excited,am already getting free talk time from Airtel. However, safaricom's voice revenue will definitely take a hit. I expect all Telcoms to revise their call rates down in the next few weeks/months. unliminet? You are on the 2k bundle?
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ I love Kenyans "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ Penetration?? Whatsapp is so common that almost kila mtu with a smart phone uses it
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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Lolest! wrote:ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ Penetration?? Whatsapp is so common that almost kila mtu with a smart phone uses it Even Skype is available for everyone with a smartphone "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Rank: Member Joined: 3/14/2012 Posts: 577 Location: Nairobi Kenya
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Lolest! wrote:YoungMulla wrote:WhatsApp calling cannot be compared to viber. The former has better market penetration and the brand is better recognized.
Personally,though, am not excited,am already getting free talk time from Airtel. However, safaricom's voice revenue will definitely take a hit. I expect all Telcoms to revise their call rates down in the next few weeks/months. unliminet? You are on the 2k bundle? yes Before I die - i will touch the sky!!
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/18/2011 Posts: 12,069 Location: Kianjokoma
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murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ Penetration?? Whatsapp is so common that almost kila mtu with a smart phone uses it Even Skype is available for everyone with a smartphone DO they use skype on phone? Penetration ya skype iko chini
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Rank: Elder Joined: 2/26/2012 Posts: 15,980
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Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ Penetration?? Whatsapp is so common that almost kila mtu with a smart phone uses it Even Skype is available for everyone with a smartphone DO they use skype on phone? Penetration ya skype iko chini Yes its there..you can video call and conference call. So this is not really a big deal, maybe for some wazuans "There are only two emotions in the market, hope & fear. The problem is you hope when you should fear & fear when you should hope: - Jesse Livermore
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Rank: Elder Joined: 3/2/2009 Posts: 26,331 Location: Masada
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murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:ole3 wrote:Lolest! wrote:murchr wrote:Lolest! wrote:MaichBlack wrote:wilyum wrote:
if viber hasn't picked, i don't foresee this one picking too.
Have you tried to make a call on Viber? Now try WhatsApp. And people are already on WhatsApp. No installation, configuration, marketing etc. required. I am a Safaricom shareholder. I am also a realist. No emotions or unfounded hope! Voice income will take a hit! Safcom have known this for years. Hopefully their other income streams will cushion the company. I've heard of viber before, never used it But with whatsapp launching call service, and most guys are already on it, I see a challenge for telcos They may not die as @nakujua was suggesting in another thread. But the good times might come to an end Have you heard of Skype video calls too? Have you u used it? How many of you are out there? Reminds me of the conversation about Equitel... Yes Skype is not whatsapp. Most guys with smartphones have whatsapp skype is like whatsapp n' whatsapp is like skype both are alike :d/ Penetration?? Whatsapp is so common that almost kila mtu with a smart phone uses it Even Skype is available for everyone with a smartphone DO they use skype on phone? Penetration ya skype iko chini Yes its there..you can video call and conference call. So this is not really a big deal, maybe for some wazuans Skype is too heavy for the upcoming wazua middle class! Portfolio: Sold
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