Viber provides a method for users to make free phone calls, send instant messages, and share files via mobile and desktop devices, and boasts more than 200 million users among various platforms and around the world.Īs Reuters pointed out, the CITC did not officially explain which regulatory requirements and rules were breached by Viber, but instead seems to be pushing more control over the Web as a whole. Saudi Arabian officials had a similar battle with BlackBerry back in 2010 over BlackBerry Messenger. Skype and Whatsapp are reportedly still accessible in the region. In March, officials in Saudi Arabia threatened to ban messaging services like Skype, WhatsApp, and Viber unless those companies allowed for government monitoring. "And the (regulator) affirms it will take appropriate action against any other applications or services if they fail to comply with regulatory requirements and results in force in the kingdom." "The Viber application has been suspended," the country's Communications and Information Technology Commission told Reuters. Which said regulators in the region blocked Viber because it was difficult to monitor and taking revenue away from large telecom firms. The blockade was first reported by Reuters, Best Hosted Endpoint Protection and Security Software.
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