Brazil's three largest telecom operators to block X starting at midnight, local media reports

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31/08/2024 02:53

SAO PAULO, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The three largest telecom
operators in Brazil have informed telecom regulator Anatel that
they will block access to messaging platform X in Brazil
starting at midnight local time, locals news site UOL reported
on Friday, citing information from Anatel.
    The three operators are TIM Brasil  TIMS3.SA , backed by
Telecom Italia; Telefonica Brasil  VIVT3.SA , the local unit of
Spain's Telefonica; and America Movil's  AMXB.MX  Claro, the
head of Anatel Carlos Baigorri said, according to UOL.
     Anatel said on Friday it was proceeding to suspend access
to Elon Musk's X social network in the country in compliance
with an order from a Supreme Court judge who has been locked in
a months-long feud with the billionaire investor.
    
    

 (Reporting by Andre Romani; Editing by Brendan O'Boyle)
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