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Well, I for one think there should be more chaos, to the point where they realise this filter is only going to cause more headaches in the future.

It isn't required by law... so why is it there?

well Filters will definately cause alot of problems in the beginning 7 months of implementing it, i wish is some other way out of this isp

Web filter glitch slows down internet service
By Ivan Gale, Staff Reporter



Dubai: The slow internet service experienced this week stemmed from technical problems over the web filter that blocks inappropriate content throughout the Gulf, UAE's telecom regulator said on Tuesday.

Since Sunday, web users throughout the GCC have endured slow connections and inconsistent service, with some users unable to access mainstream sites like Google or Yahoo.

Mohammad Al Ganem, director-general of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), said early reports suggest a software program became incompatible with the proxy filter.

etisalat officials informed Al Ganem the problem was resolved as of Tuesday afternoon, when telecom operators in the region jointly completed a system upgrade.

Service was wholly unaffected for du's internet subscribers in Dubai's free zones, however, which is not covered by the proxy.