Iran shuts down Text Messaging Services

Iran security authorities have switched off the mobile text messaging system in Tehran overnight to prevent motorists from organising more protests. Angry motorists have reacted violently to a new petrol rationing, a day after its surprise introduction. [via BBC]

Other governments that cut off cell phone networks:

-- Nepal. Phones cut off as police arrest activists

-- Frequency blocking devices installed in North Korea

-- Cell phones jammed at Bush inauguration?

-- Indian government orders SMS jam to avoid outbreak during religious festival

-- Cellphone networks in Mumbai disabled their SMS service

emily | 5:42 PM | SMS and Politics |
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