Iran's Internet Censorship: From 'Halal Internet' to Blackouts and Starlink Circumvention
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ViktorRay
Has the shape of a bagel but none of the steam.
Summary
The article discusses Iran's internet censorship strategy, which evolved from creating a 'halal internet' (state-controlled network) to implementing near-total internet blackouts. Despite these severe restrictions, activists have managed to circumvent the censorship by smuggling in Starlink satellite internet devices to maintain communication and share information with the outside world.
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activists have smuggled in Starlink devices to get information out
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