Iran’s Two-Tier Internet: High Cost for Public, Free Access for Elite, Deepening Digital Divide

In November 2025, Iran’s internet policy accelerated its trajectory toward a system defined by high costs for the majority, and privileged, unfiltered access for a select few. This widening gap is the primary driver of a deepening digital divide, structural discrimination, and expanding state surveillance. Rather than addressing the root causes of network issues, authoritiesContinue reading "Iran’s Two-Tier Internet: High Cost for Public, Free Access for Elite, Deepening Digital Divide"