Uganda has blocked Facebook and some mobile messaging apps for an indefinite period, citing security reasons. However, some Internet users have bypassed the ban, raising doubts about the effectiveness of such action.
How they bypassed it
There was limited Internet connection in some parts of the country immediately when the ban on social media was implemented. However, a good number of Internet users in the country showed up on Facebook - and posted comments informing people on how to bypass the government's ban on the social media network.
"Please people install Proxy or Virtual Private Network (VPN) on your phones," a collective voice started spreading the information.
Before mid-day a good number quickly found Apps to download to unblock themselves and access the restricted site, however on a low bandwidth. People quickly shared the apps to be used which included:
1. Hotspot Shield VPN Proxy
2. SecureLine VPN
3. Spotflux VPN
4. Hola Free VPN
5. Speed VPN
6. Super VPN
7. Hideman VPN
8. Touch VPN
9. Flash VPN Proxy
10. CyberGhost
What do you think on the ban on social media?
