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Is India Ready To Replace Internet Shutdowns With Selective App Bans?

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September 20, 2023

The proposal to selectively ban over-the-top communication services like WhatsApp and Signal, instead of implementing a blanket Internet ban during times of distress, comes with its own share of technical and regulatory challenges.

VIA Outlook India

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