The pattern of internet disruption observed during the recent protests marks a strategic departure from the "nationwide shutdowns" of the past. Instead, it resembles the approach used during the Rouhani administration: localized, phased, and controlled restrictions designed to suffocate connectivity without fully severing it. Field reports and technical evidence indicate that internet cuts and disruptionsContinue reading "Connected but Unsafe: The Model of Regional Internet Repression During the December 2025 – January 2026 Protests"
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The Internet in Iran: From Public Resource to Exclusive Commodity – Exploring Pricing and Access Challenges
The cost of internet access is a primary factor influencing citizens' ability to access free information, which is essential for the economic, social, and cultural development of any country. In Iran, however, internet pricing policies have made unrestricted internet access increasingly inaccessible for many. Factors such as the price disparity between domestic and international trafficContinue reading "The Internet in Iran: From Public Resource to Exclusive Commodity – Exploring Pricing and Access Challenges"