Tehran's tiered internet leaves most Iranians in the dark 82 days on
Iran has been experiencing an internet blackout for 82 days, leading to a tiered access system. Officials and select professionals have access to a privileged internet, while ordinary citizens face significant costs for VPNs. The government has not provided a timeline for restoring full internet access, which has already cost the economy over $1 billion.
- ▪Iran's internet blackout has lasted for 82 days, creating a multi-tiered system of access.
- ▪Officials and select professionals enjoy unfiltered internet access, while ordinary citizens pay exorbitant prices for VPNs.
- ▪The Iranian government has not indicated when international internet access will be restored.
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