UT blocks students from accessing TikTok

Why are Texas universities banning TikTok from their campus internet networks?

TYLER, Texas (KETK) - Gov. Gregg Abbott has brought up national security concerns when it comes to the TikTok app and on Dec. 7, he placed a ban on the use of the app on all government-issued devices, including at universities. AT&T required to pay $166.3 million to Finesse Wireless in patent infringement lawsuit Jason Bradley who works at Wizard Electronics in Tyler says he doesn’t trust TikTok, and he believes Abbott is doing the right…

Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks

The University of Texas at Austin has blocked access to the video-sharing app TikTok on its Wi-Fi and wired networks in response to Gov.[San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

Indiana universities weigh in over Texas universities blocking access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -- Across the country, several colleges have blocked TikTok from their campus networks as many state governments have issued similar bans. More and more universities across the country are taking steps to block the app. The most recent school The University of Texas at Austin has

Students and faculty react as Texas TikTok ban takes effect at public universities

More than a billion people use TikTok to watch and share videos, but back in December Texas Gov. Abbott ordered that the app couldn’t be used on government devices.

Texas universities block access to TikTok on campus Wi-Fi networks

@utepnso See you on Instagram! ♬ original sound - UTEP New Student Orientation UPDATE: UTEP is complying with Governor Abbott's directive to block access to TikTok. In a statement sent to ABC-7, officials say, "The University is complying with the directive. The Texas Department of Public Safety and the Texas Department of Information Resources were also directed to develop guidelines for any exceptions. UTEP expects additional guidance soon.…

Texas public universities ban TikTok — but students can still carry guns on campus

The University of Texas at Austin was among multiple tax-payer funded schools that announced the popular social media app, which is owned by a Chinese company, would be blocked on campus Wi-Fi and wired networks Tuesday.