Kenya Public Wi-Fi Access Will Require Users to Register Devices With Government
When internet connectivity finally starts to go mainstream in underbanked and unbanked regions, such as Africa, Bitcoin could greatly benefit from that. However, Kenyan government officials are attempting to regulate public Wi-Fi access by requiring users to register with the government. It goes without saying that giving people free access to public WiFi without them providing some form of identification opens the floodgates for illegal and illicit internet activity. Usually, public wi-fi hotspots will require you to enter a mobile phone number or an email address before you can connect....
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