Viber System Fights Back Against Digicel and LIME Blockages in Jamaica
This week, Jamaican carrier Digicel blocked Viber, something that has seemingly occurred every summer. It’s likely that carrier-driven blocks such as this (not like government blocks) will continue, and that’s…
Following NAVER’s LINE, KakaoTalk Now Reportedly Being Blocked in Mainland China
It’s looks like LINE getting blocked in mainland China was just the beginning. LINE competitor KakaoTalk has reportedly been blocked as well, along with non-messaging services like Microsoft’s OneDrive and…
LINE Apparently Blocked in Mainland China, Including App and Website
We’ve been receiving tips that something was amiss with LINE in mainland China and it appears to be a very widespread problem, which is now taking shape as a possible…
Google Axes SMS for Hanoguts Feature for Its Calling and Messaging Service
Google’s Hangouts, like Facebook’s Messenger, has always been rather joined at the hip with the company’s Google Plus social network, but SMS support added last year really seemed to open…
Skype Changing Value Added Tax (VAT) Charges to Customers in the EU
Roaming rate changes aren’t the only thing coming to European Union residents this month. Starting July 28, Skype will also be changing the way it charges customers VAT. For Pay…
Spain Embraces the UppMovement With the Launch of UppTalk’s UppMobile Service in the Country
Not too long ago, UppTalk launched its mobile wireless service in the United States, and the company has just expanded the UppMobile service to Spain with today’s launch in the…