1) The Blackberry Network Down World Wide, October 2011
BlackBerry users have just started to report issues with BlackBerry Messenger and email, which suggest that the network is down. This is not the first time that users complain of BlackBerry outage, but this time seems to be a global issue as been reported from all over the world and BlackBerry owners ourself seem to be affected as well.
BBM, Facebook, MSN Messenger and Twitter are not working, as well as any other applications that require data connection, including AppWorld. In addition, sending or receiving emails, regardless of the account, is impossible at the moment. However, the BlackBerry outage does not affect Internet browsing.
Founder and Co-CEO of RIM Mike Lazaridis specifically apologized for the problems on the BlackBerry service in various countries. Specifically, the RIM recorded his statement in the video that was launched at the company’s YouTube channel and posted on his website http://www.youtube.com/watch v=zQ1esvGae_s&feature=player_embedded.
2) Middle East BlackBerry Security Problem, April 2011
3) Indian Government Threatening BlackBerry Ban, February 2011
India may yet ban BlackBerry services after maker Research In Motion (RIM) said it was technically impossible to give government access to corporate e-mails. The Indian government is concerned that terrorists could use encrypted services to co-ordinate attacks. Read more in http://www.infosecurity-magazine.com/view/15588/indian-government-threatening-blackberry-ban-again/
