No decision yet on Whatsapp and Viber ban: Egyptian minister – Economy – Business – Ahram Online

Egypt has not made a decision on whether to ban smartphone applications Whatsapp and Viber, Communications Minister Atef Helmy said on Tuesday.

Speaking by telephone to host Gaber El-Armooty, on ONTV’s ‘Manchettes’ programme on Tuesday, Helmy denied reports that authorities had already decided to ban the popular free messaging and international calling tools.

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