Saudi Arabia stops broadcasting platform affiliated with “BN Sports” network
Saudi Arabia has suspended the popular broadcasting service (Todd.tv) affiliated with the Qatari (BN Sport) network since the start of the World Cup on November 20, according to a Reuters witness, in a sudden stop after a smooth and continuous operation for ten months.
And beIN Sports, and its online platforms, including Todd.tv, is the official broadcaster of the 2022 FIFA World Cup to fans in the Middle East and North Africa.
When entering the Todd.tv page on the Internet from inside Saudi Arabia, a message of apology appears stating that the requested page violates the regulations of the Ministry of Information.
However, beIN Sports channels in general are still available via satellite dishes.
Todd.tv also sent a message to its subscribers in the kingdom on November 24, saying they were experiencing service outages.
The company said in an email obtained by Reuters that due to matters beyond the control of the company, it is witnessing a disruption in service in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which currently affects Todd.tv, the official partner for broadcasting the World Cup (matches) in Qatar 2022.
Todd.tv's Twitter account was filled with messages from users demanding a refund of their subscription fees after the outage.
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