ICTA backtracks and announces lift of social media ban

ICTA backtracks and announces lifting of social media suspension

The temporary suspension of social networks has been lifted according to the Information and Communication Technologies Authority. Through a press release, the ICTA, which yesterday announced a suspension of social networks until the day after the elections, announced this Saturday, November 2, the lifting of the temporary suspension of social networks, initially put in place on October 31.

According to the regulatory authority, this decision follows an assessment of the situation and consultations with the competent authorities.

The organization reiterates its “commitment to ensuring national security while guaranteeing regulated access to communications services.”

As a reminder, this decision did not have the effect hoped for by the government yesterday, because the Moustass Leaks videos continued to be published and viewed by Internet users despite the blocking of social networks.

An injunction was also filed in Court by Linion Reform yesterday in parallel with the various press releases sent to the authorities on this decision, notably from Business Mauritius, the MCCI, among others.

Mauritius Telecom and Cellplus announce lifting of restrictions on social media

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and Cellplus Mobile Communications Ltd are following up on their statement of 1st November 2024. On Saturday 2nd November, they received a new directive from the Information and Communication Technologies Authority, (ICTA), lifting all restrictions on access to social media platforms.

Mauritius Telecom Ltd and Cellplus Mobile Communications Ltd: “We therefore inform our customers and the general public that all social media platforms are now fully accessible, subject to appropriate internet subscriptions. We thank our customers for their understanding and patience during this period and we are committed to continuing to serve them to the best of our abilities.”