SMEX • 03 Jun 2020

The Case of the Blocked Blogger: How the MoT continues to violate free expression in Lebanon

The blog-publishing service Blogger (*.blogspot.com) is blocked in Lebanon on the 3G networks of both mobile operators, Alfa and Touch….

  • Alfa
  • Blospot
  • Censorship
SMEX • 28 Mar 2019

Vulnerability in touch’s SAT Protocol Threatens Millions

An exploit in touch’s SIM Application Toolkit (SAT) protocol enables companies and individuals to access any touch SIM card and…

  • COMEX
  • Lebanon
  • Mobile Network
Elham Barjas • 31 Mar 2017

Two Years of Collective Punishment: Mobile Data Remains Inaccessible to Arsal Residents

Update: Mobile internet was restored in Arsal in September 2017, over three years after it was cut off, according to…

  • Alfa
  • Arsal
  • Internet Shutdowns
Lara Bitar • 05 Jan 2017

Why Boycott Lebanon’s Mobile Phone Operators, Alfa and touch?

A self-described independent youth movement is waging what it is referring to as a “polite struggle” (الكفاح_المهذب#) against state corruption…

  • Alfa
  • Boycott
  • Cost Of Services
smexadmin • 23 Nov 2015

Are Alfa and Touch violating user rights by imposing the national anthem ringing tone?

Last Friday, the Lebanese population woke up to the Lebanese national anthem as the new ringing tone for both national…

  • Alfa
  • Lebanon
  • National Anthem Ringing Tone
smexadmin • 03 Sep 2015

Alfa and Touch Boost Coverage at August 29 Protest

Feature image: The night before the protest, Alfa and Touch added more coverage. After having trouble accessing mobile networks during…

  • Alfa
  • Boosting Coverage
  • Lebanon