Client in Oman reports Sanity blocked, issue traced to ISP

Good news - Sanity itself isn't blocked in Oman! This is actually a documented issue that was resolved, and it turned out to be an ISP-level block rather than a country-wide restriction.

Here's what happened in the documented case: A developer initially thought Sanity was blocked in Oman, but after investigation, they discovered it was actually their client's specific Internet Service Provider (ISP) that was blocking access. Once they identified it was an ISP issue, the problem was resolved.

Why this makes sense:

Sanity operates on Google Cloud Platform (GCP), which offers cloud services in Oman, so there's no technical or infrastructural reason for Sanity to be blocked at a national level.

Solutions for your client:

1. Contact their ISP - The most direct solution is to have your client reach out to their ISP (whether that's Omantel, Ooredoo, or another provider) to report the blocking issue and request access to Sanity domains.

2. VPN workaround - As you mentioned, using a VPN is a practical short-term solution while working with the ISP to resolve the block.

3. Test from different networks - Have your client try accessing Sanity from a different network (mobile data, different ISP, etc.) to confirm it's their specific ISP causing the issue.

If the ISP won't unblock access and you need additional support, you can always contact Sanity support with details about the specific ISP and blocking behavior - they may be able to provide additional guidance or escalate if needed.