Mobile providers have taken action as the BlackBerry messaging platform because of several security issues, otherwise they would be liable for a 1.3-million-dollar fine. Whilst messaging is restricted, users can still make and receive voice calls.
Saudi Arabian citizens aren’t alone either, the United Arab Emirates has announced its intention to block BlackBerry messaging unless RIM loosens the encryption on the service and Lebanon has demanded a program that would allow it to access information sent and received using the smartphone.
These actions won’t just affect the citizens of these countries, it will also affect travellers and businessmen visting that country too.
Do you live in Saudi Arabia? Has your BlackBerry been affected by this suspension? Let us know in the comments.
