Iran 'lifts block on SMS texting'

Posted in: Censorship at 03/07/2009 19:40

Reports from Iran say that SMS text messaging services have been unblocked for the first time since disputed presidential elections.

However, Iranian news agencies say there are still technical problems.

Text messaging and social networks were widely used by protesters in mass rallies following the election.

To read this BBC News report in full, see:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/middle_east/8131095.stm

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