In compliance with the previous executive order of President Donald Trump, the Commerce Department of the United States of America has released its latest regulations that ban TikTok and WeChat in the country. Starting September 20, 2020, those who are residing in the US, as well as on its territories, won't be able to access TikTok and WeChat on the app stores such as Google Play Store and Apple Store. The US government will also prohibit the hosting or transferring internet traffic, content delivery network services, and usage of US software or services with WeChat. Further prohibitions relating to WeChat or TikTok could be announced anytime soon. Other app which may replicate WeChat or TikTok outside the scope of these executive orders will also be restricted. The ban may only be lifted to TikTok once the US government sees that the company is doing something to resolve the security issues. "...and we're committed to protecting their privacy and safety as we continue working to bring joy to families and meaningful careers to those who create on our platform." Tencent, on the other hand, is reviewing the ban enumerated by the Commerce Department. Sun Cellular Wireless Broadband has upgraded its network to 3.5G (HSDPA) and dropped its unlimited monthly subscription fees to Sun subscribers. Read more in our articles including "US to ban TikTok and WeChat on September 20" and "Sun Cellular 3G: Speed Up, Price Down ".
In compliance with the previous executive order of President Donald Trump, the Commerce Department of the United States of America has released its latest regulations that ban TikTok and WeChat in the country. Starting September 20, 2020, those who are residing in the US, as well as on its territories, won't be able to access TikTok and WeChat on the app stores such as Google Play Store and Apple Store.
The US government will also prohibit the hosting or transferring internet traffic, content delivery network services, and usage of US software or services with WeChat. Further prohibitions relating to WeChat or TikTok could be announced anytime soon. Other app which may replicate WeChat or TikTok outside the scope of these executive orders will also be restricted.
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