Gay Dating App Grindr Blocked Over 3G/4G Networks In Lebanon

It seems as though the popular dating app Grindr has been blocked over Alfa and touch networks suggesting that it may be subject to a ban.

Users reported network and connectivity issues earlier today, and neither of the telecom companies released any statement about the block.

The @Grindr app is apparently blocked in #Lebanon over 3G/4G.
This is a screenshot of the connection error from an @AlfaTelecom user.
Connection over wifi is working. cc @SMEX pic.twitter.com/rxWkAP4Xb6

— Abir Ghattas ✊ (@AbirGhattas) January 18, 2019

It seems that the widely known dating app known as #Grindr has been blocked over the 4G providers #Alfa and #MTCtouch in Lebanon.

Those who still want to use these apps, can use a #VPN such as #Orbot…. https://t.co/CAtHxmXN7E

— Proud Lebanon (@ProudLebanonORG) January 18, 2019

At publishing time, the app was still working on WiFi connections.