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Re:Mexico’s subway drivers depend on WhatsApp to keep the tr... by el-salvador on Thursday January 12, 2023 @10:15AM (#34354695)
Yeah, in Central America, many groups coordinate using WhatsApp group chat.

Most companies have customer facing WhatsApp numbers too.

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Re:Mexico’s subway drivers depend on WhatsApp to keep the tr... by manojlds on Thursday January 12, 2023 @10:55AM (#34355402)
> Most companies have customer facing WhatsApp numbers too.

That's intended use of Whatsapp. Article is about usage for critical infra.

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Re:Mexico’s subway drivers depend on WhatsApp to keep the tr... by daemoens on Thursday January 12, 2023 @12:09PM (#34356891)
Yup it's the same situation in East Africa. You can't do business without it.
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