Hi
As you you are aware ICASA recently confiscated our equipment in Orange Farm. Not only were the radios removed, but the poles and cables too. It would have been much more civil if the equipment was just turned off or infact we were given an opprtunity to rectify the problem.
The consequences of ICASA’s actions have really caused quite a bit of distress. Internet cafe’s that were lively and hubs of social and entrepreneurial activity have a morbid feel.
28 responses so far ↓
1 mbuso // Mar 19, 2009 at 12:58 pm
It’s good to back although I should comment that ICASA has made our lives to be tough, we hope that this crisis does not ever happened again. WE need internet in orange farm
2 Mngani // Mar 21, 2009 at 7:20 pm
How was the issue resolved?
3 ANDREW NELGATE // Mar 22, 2009 at 4:12 pm
I am so greatful that dabba is back on air, so we can hear the voice of development in Orange Farm.
4 andrew nkanyane // Apr 27, 2009 at 4:44 pm
we need bigger vouchers for at least one hour and 30 mins
5 Bakrex // Jul 16, 2009 at 1:09 pm
This theme is very relevant and interesting to many people.
6 Habitat for humanity // Aug 28, 2009 at 9:34 pm
Stop parading people for commercial gain. It really is uncalled for when relief can be sought within the provisions contained in the ECA. The Authority had to have acted within the ambit of the ECA - do you have a frequency spectrum license in order to carry out such activity?
7 G_i_N // Sep 6, 2009 at 10:11 am
Ваша идея великолепна
8 Alan Paterson // Oct 12, 2009 at 9:17 am
Hi Dabba! PLease let me know wheer I can find out more about this.
Thank you,
Alan Paterson
9 Tiger // Nov 4, 2009 at 11:43 am
Internet is a tool that can empower our underdeveloped communities,so lets learn to share the little we have.remember icasa is watching those that think its for personal benefit
BEWARE!
10 guida // Nov 18, 2009 at 11:11 am
alo
Mozambican am, my son lived there in orange farm with his father Elvis playing basketball, died in 2005 shot in the head to this day do not know what happened, nobody says anything. my son had a friend named Beki and mother Zodwa, if anyone knows these people send me a sign by the nr +258 84 4301720 I would like to know them.
11 Numba // Jan 7, 2010 at 11:20 pm
At “Habitat for Humanity”, frequency spectrum license is the oppressors tool and the ECA act is a vehicle for neo-capitalists to control and exploit the poor. Why should we pay for the air, why should rural communities suffer because greedy white ISP’s refuse to service the grassroots people. Sit in Sandton and abide by your laws, but don’t interfere with people trying to uplift themselves, to hell with Telkom and ICASA.
12 Scott // Mar 16, 2010 at 8:26 am
Hi,
I just want MORE INFO regarding ICASA in Orange Farm.
Thanks,
Scott
13 countryboy // Apr 1, 2010 at 2:14 am
@Numba - it’s not a black/white thing, it’s an oppression / control thing by the guv’ment.I’m a white WISP and have tangled with ICASA, my services are aimed at the historically disadvantaged but ICASA aren’t interested in that.As you say, to hell with them all, they are preventing free speech
14 latso // Apr 25, 2010 at 1:29 pm
@countryboy
I would like to get more info on what cause the fight with icasa.
I have started the same project as the one in O Farm.
I would like to know and avoid the Icasa bull dogs but if a need to take them one then they can come.
thanks
L
15 bms // May 17, 2010 at 3:45 pm
hi
I need internet connection, how do i get it?
Where do i go?
Who do i speak to?
I’m in orange farm ext 5
Please help
16 djo // May 20, 2010 at 10:56 pm
welll i dont kn much about it bu i would to get involved on how do i go about it jay from berea peace you all
17 austin0505 // May 25, 2010 at 9:59 am
Djo. Since you are in Berea. Dabba has a good signal strength in Berea and Hillbrow. If you have a wireless enabled Laptop with properly installed drivers, run a search of available wireless networks. When you see dabba, click on it and connect. once connected, open your internet explorer and go to any website. You will get to the dabba splash page where you will find all the instructions on using dabba. enjoy the internet.
Regards.
Austin Moyo Snr.
0835127096
austinmoyo@gmail.com
www.africatalk.co.cc
18 austin0505 // May 25, 2010 at 10:02 am
P/S: Sorry Djo. If you are using a home computer and not a laptop, purchase a wireless PCI card from one of the computer shops in Hillbrow and install it in your computer. Once installed follow the steps above to connect.
Regards
Austin Moyo Snr.
19 Phumelele Khanyile // Jun 1, 2010 at 8:09 pm
Do offer internship programmes for students?I’m a student at Durban University of Technology and doing Electronic Engineering and would like to do my inservice training with you guys.
20 Bhekie // Jun 13, 2010 at 2:03 pm
is it possible to access dabba internet using a cellphone,even if my phone is not recharged.
21 countryboy // Jun 19, 2010 at 7:26 pm
@latso
Avoid using the 2.4GHz band for long range/hi power, rather use 5GHz with low power local APs.Be careful who you deal with.Read the ECA Act especially section 6 ! Good luck there are over 600 of us out there (according to ICASA)
22 Tollie Flippin // Jul 6, 2010 at 1:59 am
Investment opportunities?
23 sky // Jul 6, 2010 at 2:18 am
Finland just declared wifi internet to be a basic human right. I agree people regardless of Geography or demograph have the basic right to Know, to Have and to Be. It is one thing to be Privileged is to be informed. So I declare that to uniformed is to be living in a form of servitude because it is a violation of ones basic right to be able to make a choice to be informed or not. This coward and ignorant declaration made of the Habitat for Humanity is warrants an upheaval of questioning and is representative of the old world wild west adages based in Fear, racism, and bigotry. It is these ignorant people who stand in the way of progress. So pay no mind, keep reconnecting and keep pressing forth with asserting your Dignified and Noble attitudes towards being informed. Indeed it is achieving the access to the knowledge that will dismantle these old world adages. I challenge you Habitat for Humanity comment! What gives the ECA the authority to regulate these frequencies and deny people their basic rights to be informed? it is the right of us all. No one is parading poverty or impoverished patrons around for any typecast of any branding agenda, we have a mission and purpose here. Culture is Brand and Brand is Culture we are providing a fair and equal service, that should be a basic human right anyhow.
24 Karl // Jul 6, 2010 at 5:06 am
I support Dabba goal to provide Internet phone service to those who are underserved.
in the United States taxes fees are paid when we pay the phone bill to help out other people who live in rural areas. Dabba was seen on television here and was seen by Millions of people in USA. Karl in California USA
25 Techo-Freek // Jul 20, 2010 at 4:18 pm
“Stop parading people for commercial gain. It really is uncalled for when relief can be sought within the provisions contained in the ECA. The Authority had to have acted within the ambit of the ECA - do you have a frequency spectrum license in order to carry out such activity?”
100% do make out to be something your not, the comercial under currents …scary …
26 Ritchie // Jul 20, 2010 at 7:37 pm
How can I get into contact with you guy I have got some questions to ask
27 Odwa // Jul 27, 2010 at 8:56 pm
Hi guys
I have been trying to connect to the internet for the past 30 minutes and but for some reason I cant …this has been happenig since I bought a new voucher this past Sunday…this happens after 8 in the evening and I know its not my Pc that has a problem…Guys please do something to fix this its really frustrating…
I am in berea …Metropolitan
thank you
28 Odwa // Jul 27, 2010 at 8:58 pm
It doesnt even show the hotspot login page
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