Iranians back online after monthslong shutdown but still face heavy restrictions
Iranians have started to regain internet access after a lengthy shutdown, but many still face significant restrictions. Although connectivity has improved, users report slow service and limited access to popular apps. The shutdown, which began during protests in January, has had severe economic impacts, with many online businesses struggling to recover.
- ▪Iranians regained internet access after a monthslong shutdown, but service remains slow and restricted.
- ▪The internet shutdown was initially justified by authorities as a military necessity amid ongoing conflicts.
- ▪Many Iranians fear that access could be cut off again, despite some improvements in connectivity.
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Open this photo in gallery:A woman checks her smartphone while sitting on a bench in northern Tehran, Iran, on Tuesday.Vahid Salemi/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountIranians began to regain internet access on Wednesday after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. But users said service was slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted, as they were before the cutoff began during nationwide protests in January.Authorities justified the outage as a military imperative after the United States and Israel attacked Iran on Feb. 28. Their decision to lift some restrictions this week came as negotiators appeared to be closing in on a more permanent truce.
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