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Iran turns online access into a state-controlled privilege
technology4 days ago

Iran turns online access into a state-controlled privilege

Iran’s ongoing internet disruptions have shifted from broad blackouts to a gated, ‘Internet Pro’ system that grants access based on profession and official approval, effectively turning connectivity into a priced privilege rather than a universal right. The policy reshapes everyday life—work, banking, education, and healthcare—while sparking a surge in VPNs as people pay higher prices to reach the outside world. Officials frame the restrictions as wartime measures on foreign platforms, but critics warn the internet is being commodified and controlled as a tool of governance.

via ایران اینترنشنال|
#digital-privacy#internet-censorship#internet-pro
Putin's slipping ratings hint at an elite split over online control
world22 days ago

Putin's slipping ratings hint at an elite split over online control

Putin’s approval ratings have cooled to about 73%, the lowest since early 2022, amid a Kremlin crackdown on the internet that has irritated ordinary Russians and prompted questions about the regime’s internal balance between civilian and security factions. State polls may censor or skew results, and experts warn against taking the figures at face value, though independent polls also show declines. The online crackdown appears aimed at tighter control before September’s Duma elections and could affect turnout, but analysts say the regime remains resilient despite chatter of elite or broader dissent.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#duma-elections#internet-censorship#public-opinion
Russian lifestyle influencers openly challenge Putin amid internet crackdown
world1 month ago

Russian lifestyle influencers openly challenge Putin amid internet crackdown

Prominent Russian lifestyle and beauty influencers, including Victoria Bonya, publicly criticized Putin and highlighted fears over tightened internet restrictions and Telegram outages, signaling a rare wave of public dissent as polls show waning support and the Kremlin tightens controls; analysts say war fatigue and political pressure are reshaping public mood even among loyal supporters.

via CNN|
#influencers#internet-censorship#putin
Russia Tightens Its Internet Grip Toward a Sovereign Network
world1 month ago

Russia Tightens Its Internet Grip Toward a Sovereign Network

Russia is deploying a patchwork of mobile outages, site restrictions, and sweeping Telegram blocks as part of a push toward a sovereign, government-controlled internet, with officials signaling a broader rollout and a domestic alternative; analysts describe it as an opaque, stepwise tightening that could isolate Russia from global networks and disrupt daily life and business.

via The Guardian|
#internet-censorship#rostelecom#russia
Moscow Imposes Internet 'Whitelist' as Outages Drive People Toward Pagers and Paper Maps
politics2 months ago

Moscow Imposes Internet 'Whitelist' as Outages Drive People Toward Pagers and Paper Maps

Moscow is enforcing a government-backed internet 'whitelist' that restricts mobile access to approved sites amid outages, pushing residents to use pagers, landlines, and printed atlases; the move follows a new law allowing providers to suspend service on the FSB’s request and fits Russia’s broader push toward a sovereign internet, with officials also tightening blocks on foreign messaging apps.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#internet-censorship#moscow#pagers
Iran grapples with a catastrophic crackdown as calls for inquiry rise
world3 months ago

Iran grapples with a catastrophic crackdown as calls for inquiry rise

Iran faces a political and humanitarian crisis after a violent crackdown on nationwide protests, with some estimates of up to 30,000 dead prompting calls for an independent inquiry, restoration of the internet, and accountability. The economy is strained by sanctions and surging inflation, while reformists and other voices push for foreign-policy shifts and greater media freedom amid rising tensions with the security establishment.

via The Guardian|
#economic-sanctions#human-rights#internet-censorship
Patchwork Returns: Iran’s Internet Flows Back in Fragments as Costs Mount
world3 months ago

Patchwork Returns: Iran’s Internet Flows Back in Fragments as Costs Mount

Iran has eased but not ended its broad internet blackout, with Telegram channels returning and some services like Google, Bing, and ChatGPT surfacing in a patchwork, province‑by‑province manner. Traffic remains uneven and throttled, indicating ongoing control rather than a full restoration. Officials estimate daily costs of up to $36 million, and authorities have signaled the restrictions could last until Nowruz in March as they fine‑tune the system.

via The Guardian|
#connectivity#economy#government
Iran’s Internet Dilemma: Regime Debates Lifting Blackout Amid Protests
world4 months ago

Iran’s Internet Dilemma: Regime Debates Lifting Blackout Amid Protests

Yousef Pezeshkian, the president’s son, urged lifting Iran’s internet blackout, arguing that restoring connectivity won’t solve the protests crackdown and could reduce public dissatisfaction, as a topp-level debate unfolds about easing restrictions while rights groups cite thousands of deaths and widespread detentions amid the upheaval.

via The Guardian|
#human-rights#internet-censorship#iran
Iran trials a gated two-tier internet that locks millions off the global web
world4 months ago

Iran trials a gated two-tier internet that locks millions off the global web

Iran is testing a so-called Barracks Internet that would grant global web access only to security-vetted elites, leaving roughly 85–90 million citizens on a restricted intranet. Officials say international access may not return for months or permanently, signaling a shift from temporary blackouts to a permanent, controlled connectivity regime. The plan could impose severe economic costs—tens of millions daily—and has prompted leadership shakeups, foreign telecom exits, and warnings from digital-rights researchers that Iranians’ voices and livelihoods could be compromised, even as satellite-based evasion like Starlink continues to operate.

via Rest of World|
#barracks-internet#internet-censorship#iran
Iran weighs permanent split from global internet to a vetted, state-controlled network
world4 months ago

Iran weighs permanent split from global internet to a vetted, state-controlled network

Iran is reportedly planning a permanent move to a two-tier internet: access to the global network would be restricted to individuals with government clearance, while the rest would be confined to a censored domestic 'national internet.' The plan follows a severe internet shutdown amid protests and could have wide economic and social costs.

via The Guardian|
#digital-rights#internet-censorship#iran