July 14, 2002

Set up an 802.11 WAN in Myanmar, go to jail for 7-15 years

The Associated Press reports that Myanmar's military government has made it illegal for companies to operate unlicensed private computer networks linked to their overseas offices.

The 32-point order says those who have already set up WAN services via satellite link or by other technologies must apply for a license, which will be approved or rejected by the communications ministry.

Offenders face seven to 15 years in jail, according to the order published Friday in the state-run Myanmar Ahlin daily.

Will the local Pringles distributor face charges as well? I'll let the chips fall where they may. (OK, enough bad puns for one day) Posted by dsifry at July 14, 2002 10:36 PM | View blog reactions