Following the escalation of anti-government protests that began in late December, Iranian authorities implemented what appears to be the most comprehensive and sophisticated communications blackout in the country’s history. Starting on January 8, 2026, access to the global Internet was severed. However, unlike previous shutdowns, this disruption extended far beyond international traffic. Our latest technicalContinue reading "Total Blackout: A Technical Breakdown of the January 2026 Shutdown "
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Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN
Since the night of January 11, Starlink internet in Iran has once again been subjected to intense jamming. According to research by Filterwatch, the transmission of interference varies depending on the hour and the specific neighborhood. While some areas remain unaffected, others experience packet loss ranging from 10% to 40% in Starlink communications. This situationContinue reading "Starlink’s Resilience Despite Interference While Iran Moves Toward a Sustainable Isolation via the NIN"