Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

U.S. feel disappointed with the UAE about Blackberry policy

U.S. feel disappointed with the decision of the United Arab Emirates to terminate the main service sophisticated Blackberry phone. According to the U.S., the United Arab Emirates will launch a dangerous precedent in restricting freedom of information.

Foreign Ministry Spokesperson United P.J. Crowley delivered the U.S. government's position, which views the technical limitations of this as a wrong step .

Crowley delivered a press conference, the United States was trying to obtain additional information from the United Arab Emirates on its security concerns. But the U.S. also urged the UAE to open up for the free flow of information, including new technologies that can empower people.

Telecommunications Supervisory Agency United Arab Emirates (TRA) has decided it will stop surel agencies, internet and instant messenger services on Blackberry phones starting October 11. The ban does not apply to phone calls and SMS.

According to the United Arab Emirates authorities, sophisticated Blackberry phones could threaten national security because the user data managed overseas. Several hours after the announcement that the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia announced plans to start inhibit Blackberry instant messenger service this month.

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