Saudi Arabia plans
to block Internet-based communication tool WhatsApp within weeks if the U.S.-based firm fails to
comply with requirements set by the kingdom's telecom regulator.
The country’s telecom regulatory body argues that it is hard for the state to
monitor WhatsApp, and it also deprives telecom companies of revenue from international calls and texts.The kingdom appears to be making a greater push for more control over cyberspace as Internet and smart phone usage soars, in part due to strict laws that limit opportunities for people to mix in person.
WhatsApp has seen an unprecedented expansion since its
launch four years ago, and is eating into the
market share of Facebook and other social networks, especially for teenagers who are beginning to get fatigued by Facebook. It charges its users $1 dollar per year, and does not rely on advertising to generate revenue, unlike Facebook which gets its money from advertising.
market share of Facebook and other social networks, especially for teenagers who are beginning to get fatigued by Facebook. It charges its users $1 dollar per year, and does not rely on advertising to generate revenue, unlike Facebook which gets its money from advertising.
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