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Friday, September 15, 2017

Internet Voice and Video Calling Apps Is Now Unblocked in Saudi Arabia?

It was about four years ago when the Saudi government started blocking messaging, voice and video calling apps from the country. Viber, Skype, Whats App and Facebook Messenger are just some of the popular mobile and PC applications partially or fully blocked by the Communications and Information Technology Commission. The Saudi government wanted these apps to have a local server in the Kingdom, where the government can monitor all communications passing through these apps. But a surprising news came from Saudi Arabia recently. Internet voice and video calling apps such as Skype, Viber and WhatsApp will be allowed to work fully in Saudi Arabia starting from Wednesday next week! The Communications and Information Technology Commission and telecommunications service providers are currently in discussions to enable everyone to benefit from applications that provide voice and video communications over the Internet. The cooperating bodies had confirmed their commitment to enable all users to use applications to make voice and video calls of the highest quality provided all applications are reviewed periodically. Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawahah, the minister of Communications and Information Technology, thanked the parties involved in the talks for developing their technologies in line with the latest trends in the ICT sector and providing the best services to users. “This fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom’s telecoms partners comes under the umbrella of ‘Customer First,’ a policy in which everyone works in order to give all telecom subscribers in the Kingdom the best services that meet their expectations and satisfy their needs,” he said. The video below explains how governments block certain voice and video calling applications that allows billions of people across the globe. People usually have to resort to using VPNs to bypass the government blocking systems. The Kingdom is considered as one of the world’s fastest growing countries in terms of growth in the use of smart phones and participation in social networking platforms. Millions of migrant workers rely on these apps to communicate with their family and friends back home. The average use of the Internet by mobile networks in the Kingdom is among the highest globally, which emphasizes the importance of keeping pace with the growing trend in the provision of networks and infrastructure to the highest quality standards. Previous steps to raise the level of transparency and clarity in the sector include the launch of the quarterly index of telecoms providers in terms of complaints filed by subscribers. It will be followed by several initiatives in partnership with service providers to improve the sector and the customer experience, and to develop a digital society in line with the 2030 Vision. source: Arab News

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The Communications and Information Technology Commission and telecommunications service providers are currently in discussions to enable everyone to benefit from applications that provide voice and video communications over the Internet.

The cooperating bodies had confirmed their commitment to enable all users to use applications to make voice and video calls of the highest quality provided all applications are reviewed periodically.

Abdullah bin Amer Al-Sawahah, the minister of Communications and Information Technology, thanked the parties involved in the talks for developing their technologies in line with the latest trends in the ICT sector and providing the best services to users.

“This fruitful cooperation between the Kingdom’s telecoms partners comes under the umbrella of ‘Customer First,’ a policy in which everyone works in order to give all telecom subscribers in the Kingdom the best services that meet their expectations and satisfy their needs,” he said.

The video below explains how governments block certain voice and video calling applications that allows billions of people across the globe. People usually have to resort to using VPNs to bypass the government blocking systems.

The Kingdom is considered as one of the world’s fastest growing countries in terms of growth in the use of smart phones and participation in social networking platforms.

Millions of migrant workers rely on these apps to communicate with their family and friends back home.

The average use of the Internet by mobile networks in the Kingdom is among the highest globally, which emphasizes the importance of keeping pace with the growing trend in the provision of networks and infrastructure to the highest quality standards.

Previous steps to raise the level of transparency and clarity in the sector include the launch of the quarterly index of telecoms providers in terms of complaints filed by subscribers.

It will be followed by several initiatives in partnership with service providers to improve the sector and the customer experience, and to develop a digital society in line with the 2030 Vision.

source: Arab News, Saudi Gazette

Spreading Fake News Can Land You 6 Months Jail-time and ₱200K Penalty

President Duterte signed into law this week Republic Act 10951, or the Amendment to the Revised Penal Code. The new law includes a provision imposing penalties on a person found guilty of spreading fake news that might affect public order. With the prevalence of fake news from all sides of the political and social spectrum, Duterte signed the law that amended the 87-year-old Revised Penal Code that also placed penalties on unlawful use of publication and unlawful spoken statements. Article 154, Section 18 of the act provides a penalty of arresto mayor - that's one month and one day up to six months in prison. Included in the penalty is a fine ranging from P40,000 to P200,000. The penalty used to be only ₱200 to ₱1,000 only. The punishment may be imposed against any person who by means of print, lithography or any other methods of publication shall publish or cause to be published as news any "false report that might endanger public order or damage the interest or credit of the state." The statement "other methods of publication" could also mean online publications. A majority of fake news nowadays is spread online via social media sites, web pages and video streaming. The law also covers any person who shall maliciously publish, or cause to be published any official resolution or document without proper authority or before they have been published officially. This means leaking of government documents will merit penalties of prison sentence and fine. The printing, or causing to print, and the distribution of published or distributed books, pamphlets, periodicals or leaflets which do not bear the real printer’s name, or which are classified as anonymous is also punishable under RA 10951. The measure will take effect 15 days after its publication in at least two major newspapers. It will be applicable to pending cases before the courts where trial has already started. sources: Rappler, PhilStar

Watch: Riyadh Police Arrest Abusive Saudi Prince on King Salman's Order

Riyadh Police have arrested a member of the Saudi royal family who abused citizens verbally and physically in a widely spread video that went viral over the past few days. Many Saudis celebrated the news on social media as they shared leaked videos (as seen above) of what seems to be the arrest of Prince Saud bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud. Others are praising the monarch for his strict and apparent equal treatment, regardless of birthright. One tweet shows the prince being "booked" at the local police station. It has been shared more than a hundred times. The tweet translates ""#Salman_TheStrict_Jails_ThePrince That's the face of the villain after he was arrested. Abu Fahd (King Salman's nickname) does not discriminate between a prince and a citizen, they are all equal. God give him strength." The arrest came at the orders of Saudi King Salman who issued an immediate warrant for Prince Saud and the imprisonment of all those involved in abusive behavior towards citizens. The arrest order may have been brought about by disturbing footage showing abusive actions committed by Prince Saud and a number of associates that were widely spread and have triggered angry reactions. That video is believed to be the one below. GRAPHIC WARNING: The video is violent, and shows people being verbally and physically abused. Do not watch the video below if you get upset by the sight of violence or blood. The Saudi king's order instructs that all of the accused must be held in prison until the testimonies of all the victims as well as the accused men are heard. A court ruling must also be issued swiftly. The king's orders pointed out that the law must apply to everyone, and that equal protection of the law is granted to all, regardless of their status. This is not the first time that a legal proceeding and verdict is swiftly and publicly taken against a member of the Saudi royal family. Last October, Prince Turki bin Saud bin Turki bin Saud Al-Kabeer was beheaded in Riyadh for the murder of Adel bin Suleiman bin Abdulkareem Al-Muhaimeed, a fellow Saudi citizen.

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Thursday, August 12, 2010

19 NOKIA Mobile Phones with VOIP Compatibilty

Perhaps you know that we are discussing about VOIP - the cheapest way to call to the Philippines from abroad.

READ the FIRST part here

READ the SECOND part here

Now we present to you 19 NOKIA Mobile Phones that are compatible with VOIP technology.

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Mobile VoIP calling and SMS software for Nokia E51 Nokia E51Nokia E51-2Nokia E63Nokia E63-2Nokia E63-3Nokia E66Nokia E66-2Nokia E66-3Nokia E71Nokia E71-2Nokia E71-3Nokia E71XNokia E72Nokia E90 CommunicatorNokia N81Nokia N81 8GBNokia N82Nokia N95Nokia N95 8GB

For specifications, please refer to the NOKIA Store here

Why do we suggest Nokia? Because it is easier to configure and it's user friendly. So grab one now, and get a good savings in communicating to your love ones!

Sunday, August 08, 2010

Top 5 Free and Cheap Communication Ideas to the Philippines (2)

VOIP - that's what we need to remember.

There are lots and lots of companies and sites in the web that talks about this thing. This post is applicable whether you're based in the US, Canada, Singapore, Africa, Middle East, East Asia, Australia, or the Pacific.

First, since most OFW's have mobile phones, let's make use of it.

We use it for calling, we use it for texting. We pay a lot of money just to connect, just to hear the voices of our love ones, our friends, and classmates.

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Okay, now back to VOIP.

We need a mobile phone. I would love a WIFI phone. An Iphone is the best. Most NOKIA N and E Series are WIFI ready phone. They are affordable, and if you want to spend some savings, buy some type of phone that are wifi ready.

Now if your phone doesn't have a WIFI feature, at least it is 3G or capable of GPRS. If this confuses you, email me at thoughtskoto-at-gmail dot com for additional settings for Saudi based OFW's.

You've got the phone? WIFI and/or GPRS ready? Great!

1. Install a Dialer or an application like any of this in your mobile phone

FRING

NIMBUZZ

TALKONAUT

SKYPE

Once you installed that application, it will be ready to navigate.

Now, this is what I usually do.

I buy a credit worth 40 Saudi Riyal. It's easy because I just give my email address or username to the seller. They will load my account with 40SR, equivalent to 100 minutes of call to the Philippines! About 0.45 halalas per minute! In other countries, you can have 500 minutes worth of call with the same amount!

Okay, let's get back to the step by step guide.

2. Install this Nokia N and E Series Mobile Dialer here

BRAND PIN: 2755

SETTINGS OF CONNECTING YOUR WIFI PHONE

Nokia setting access points