Ankara 1st Criminal Court of Peace, with the decision taken on December 11, 2024, social media platform TangoIt imposed an access ban in Turkey. After this decision, users Tango cannot access the application and the official website tango.me.
Tangois known as a platform that offers services such as video calling, messaging and live broadcasting to its users. However, no detailed explanation was made to the public about the reason for the court decision. Platforms that monitor internet access obstacles, such as EngelWeb, state that the decision was implemented quickly, although they did not share concrete information about the reasons for this obstacle.
After access blocking, Tango users started to turn to alternative platforms. In particular, among applications that offer similar services Zoom, skype And WhatsApp Platforms such as stand out. Nevertheless, TangoThe fact that some features offered by .com are not available on other platforms makes the adaptation process of users difficult.
On the other hand, Tango It is also noteworthy that the application is not available on the Google Play Store. In a news article published on December 9, 2024, it is stated that the removal of the application from the Play Store was due to “regional and legal restrictions.” This indicates that the application faces legal problems in Turkey.
Access to various applications and websites has been blocked in Turkey before. For example Instagram, Wikipedia, booking.com, roblox And PayPal Platforms such as these were closed for different periods and some of them were later reopened. Such access barriers are generally imposed due to legal regulations, social sensitivities or security concerns.
In conclusion, Tango No official statement has been made about how long the access ban on the application will last and the reasons behind it. Users are trying to meet their communication needs by turning to alternative platforms. However, the uncertainties and lack of information experienced in this process make it difficult for users to adapt.