Government initiatives and legal frameworks pave the way for enhanced surveillance and regulated internet usage.
Policy Monitor
As prices for both fixed and mobile international traffic increase, users are migrating to the national network.
The government keeps the domestic traffic cheap while making the international traffic expensive, trying to compel users to switch to...
The bill on chastity and hijab is sent back to the parliament with some flaws identified by the Guardian Council,...
The tourism sector in Iran is undergoing a digital transformation with the introduction of tourist SIM cards that allow unrestricted...
The Iranian Parliament has introduced a new tool for spying on people as part of the Seventh Development Plan. The...
Iran Implements a New Practical Phase of Internet Restrictions
In the past month, Iran’s internet authorities have emphasized their efforts to develop a controlled communication network and platforms that...
After introducing initiatives such as the layered internet system, the Iranian government is now employing taxes as a means to...
New pieces of legislation, and progress of old policies dominated headlines around Iran's internet this month.