Popular free unlimited messaging service ”Whatsapp” that allows users to send unlimited text messages over 3G telecom networks or WiFi, could be banned in Saudi Arabia due to its ”non-compliance” to the local rules. The US based apps company has reportedly denied meeting the ”regulatory requests” made by Saudi Arabia telecommunication authorities, which might lead to the app”s possible ban from the network, reports Gulf News. Another popular Internet messenger service ”Viber” was banned from the network due to non-compliance to the country”s rule. However, after a week”s suspension Viber was restored citing technical reasons for its non-availability but no clear specification was given about whether it complied to the rules or found ”other ways”, the report added.
——-ANI