Muscat: Regulations are in place for using VPNs and certain applications, such as WhatsApp calls or TikTok, as these companies can do so directly or in cooperation with telecom companies, the senior official of the Telecom Regulatory Authority (TRA) said at the annual media briefing on Wednesday.
The TRA also clarified that it does not directly ban applications but regulates services through the issuance of licenses and by encouraging local companies.
It also clarified that TikTok is currently not banned, and the issues faced by users are due to technical reasons.
The Observer has been informed that several TikTok users have started using it without a VPN.
He said all TRA decisions seek to balance the economic aspect with the needs of those benefiting from this type of service.
Laws are developed after considering the feedback of the international companies providing such services, and even the community gets time to express their opinion, he said.
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