[Chapter-delegates] Internet-access without government taxes

[Norbert Klein]

Thanks for raising this.

Looking forward to responses.


Norbert Klein
ISOC Cambodia Chapter
CAMBODIA

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On 6/22/2013 11:18 PM, Linus Gasser wrote:
> Dear list,
>
>  I like reading this list and see the interesting things Google and 
> other people do with regard to spread the internet.
>
>  But what is a good approach if your government doesn't want it to 
> happen and does things like asking heavy taxes in the order of 
> 50'000US$ per year for a 1Mbps satellite uplink?
>
>  Furthermore suppose that some people who raised their voices in the 
> past with regard to other subjects either disappeared or are still in 
> jail waiting for a trial?
>
>  Is there any chapter that approached such a government with success 
> and convinced them of the positive sides of internet? What could be 
> some good steps to do so?
>
> Just asking what one could do if one would hypothetically live in such 
> a state ;)
>
> Sincerely yours
>
> L.
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