I guess folding up like a cheap suit in the name of the almighty dollar worked. According tho Reuters, the Saudis are going to get a really sweet deal from RIM:
The source said RIM would share with Saudi Arabia the unique pin number and code for each BlackBerry registered there. That will allow authorities to read encrypted text sent via Messenger, an instant messaging service that’s distinct from email sent on the BlackBerry.
The arrangement would effectively give Saudi Arabia access to RIM’s main server for Messenger, but only for communications to and from Saudi users, the source said.
Well, that sounds delightful. The Saudis seem to like this development:
“In light of the positive developments in completing part of the regulatory requirements from the service providers, the regulatory authority has decided to allow the continuation of the BlackBerry Messenger services,”
Great. Now you can expect other countries to be lining up for similar treatment. Anyone want to place bets on who’s next?
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RIM Gives Saudi Arabia Access To BlackBerry Messenger Messages
I guess folding up like a cheap suit in the name of the almighty dollar worked. According tho Reuters, the Saudis are going to get a really sweet deal from RIM:
The source said RIM would share with Saudi Arabia the unique pin number and code for each BlackBerry registered there. That will allow authorities to read encrypted text sent via Messenger, an instant messaging service that’s distinct from email sent on the BlackBerry.
The arrangement would effectively give Saudi Arabia access to RIM’s main server for Messenger, but only for communications to and from Saudi users, the source said.
Well, that sounds delightful. The Saudis seem to like this development:
“In light of the positive developments in completing part of the regulatory requirements from the service providers, the regulatory authority has decided to allow the continuation of the BlackBerry Messenger services,”
Great. Now you can expect other countries to be lining up for similar treatment. Anyone want to place bets on who’s next?
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