Government ready to eavesdrop North Korean new 3G network

[Juha-Matti Laurio <juha-matti.laurio () netti fi>]

"Koryolink, the North Korean 3G cellular network established in mid-December by Egypt's Orascom Telecom,
has attracted several thousand subscribers in the first two weeks since it began accepting applications in January. "

And the article continues:

"With the launch of the Koryolink network the state continues to have the ability to monitor
what its citizens are saying and can eavesdrop on calls if it wants, said Sawiris."

More at
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/020509-north-korean-3g-service-attracts.html

Juha-Matti
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