Trump Ban: U.S. Internet company blocks Facebook, Twitter over censorship

An Internet provider in North Idaho, Your T1 WIFI, has announced its resolve to block networking apps Facebook and Twitter from its WIFI service over censorship of its customers.
Local TV network KREM 2 reported Monday that the move followed complaints by customers, who seemed unimpressed with the delisting of U.S. President Donald Trump’s accounts from the social media platforms.
Your T1 WIFI said in an email to its clientele yesterday that customers who had requested for Facebook and Twitter to be blocked on its service will have their wishes granted — starting next Wednesday.
“We have the past couple days been fielding calls from customers voicing the concern that they do not want these sites allowed to be displayed on their internet feed,” the email read in part.
“We have made this decision to block these two websites (Facebook and Twitter) from being accessed from our network,” it added.
The Internet firm emphasised that it was strongly against social networking sites censoring the online activities of their users, while berating Google for yanking off social media app, Parler from its play store.
The app was frequently used by supporters of President Trump, who has been spotlighted in recent weeks for his ceaseless outbursts about being swindled out of a win in the November 3 presidential election.
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette

Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices

Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”

Heading 5
Trump pardons female fraudster with multiple convictions, other criminals
Ms Camberos was released from Bureau of Prisons custody on Thursday, according to an agency website.

Heading 2
LASWA announces reopening of Ikorodu ferry terminal
He directed all operators to resume normal services in line with their approved schedules.

Hot news Home top
Lagos: 103-year-old woman dies in Oyingbo building fire
A fire broke out at a residential building on Bola Street, Oyingbo, on Friday.

States
Ogun assures funding for measles, rubella vaccination
She said stakeholders should leverage social media platforms and influencers to effectively reach parents and young people.

Africa
Shettima arrives in Guinea for President Doumbouya’s inauguration
Mr Shettima was received by senior Guinean government officials and members of the Nigerian diplomatic corps.

Heading 5
2,500 suspects arrested in seven months in Ondo: Police
Mr Lawal said the success recorded was due to collective efforts.






