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politics3 months ago•15 min saved

Iran Signals Return to Global Internet After Months-Long Shutdown

Iran appears poised to restore international internet access after President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered a rollback of months-long restrictions. The move followed mixed signals inside government and media, with officials saying the process has begun and a Fars News editorial later portraying it as a necessary technical and security measure. The decision comes after a Special Task Force on Cyberspace Management vote in favor of reconnecting, and it unfolds amid broader debates about a planned yet controversial tiered “Internet Pro” system that treats connectivity as a regulated privilege rather than a public utility.

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#cybersecurity #internet-access #internet-pro

technology3 months ago•15 min saved

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.

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#digital-privacy #internet-censorship #internet-pro

world4 months ago•9 min saved

Iranian nurses reject privileged internet plan amid nationwide blackout

Iran's nursing association says it will not seek 'Internet Pro' access for its members until the public's international internet access is restored, even as authorities extend limited global connectivity to selected businesses under a plan approved by Iran's Supreme National Security Council amid a prolonged, 58-day internet blackout.

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#blackout #internet #internet-pro

world4 months ago•15 min saved

Iran's Internet Pro: A Two-Tier Internet on the Edge of Control

Iran announces an 'Internet Pro' rollout to give selected businesses and institutions global access while much of the public remains offline, effectively building a two-tier internet and expanding state surveillance; experts say the plan may be economically unsustainable and could provoke protests as millions rely on online platforms for work and commerce.

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#censorship #internet-pro #iran