Muscat: Video and audio calls have been activated via WhatsApp without the use of a VPN, according to some users.
Sources in the TRA said calls seem to be possible via this platform, according to some users without VPN, but added that there is no official communication.
Earlier, an official source in the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) in the Sultanate of Oman told the Observer that it is open to adopting changing trends in the sector.
“We welcome companies and programs or applications that comply with legal frameworks and licenses. We will welcome services such as OTT or WhatsApp video and audio or other Voice Over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services, provided they comply with our regulations.
On the use of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), he said, “We follow a flexible policy with the use of VPNs, but if we come across that they have been used for illegal purposes, like in crimes, we do intervene and try to stop such activities. We have certain regulations for VPNs and are currently reviewing their implementation by businesses,” the source said.
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