Analyst reports Iran’s internet outages are costing the economy $1.56 million each hour.
Internet privacy experts estimate that Iran is incurring losses of about $1.56 million every hour because of state-enforced internet blackouts, which are severely affecting the economy and the daily lives of over 90 million citizens. The significant disruptions occurred alongside ongoing protests, and the financial toll continued even after some connectivity was restored. According to […]
Mayor Matt Mahan criticizes Gov. Gavin Newsom’s focus on ‘internet trolling’
He’s got the looks, great hair, and doesn’t shy away from left-leaning Democrats. But no, this isn’t about Gavin Newsom. Interestingly, even the prominent Democrats in California aren’t rallying behind the latest contender for governor. If we take Newsom’s fast-paced explanation at face value, it seems he feels the same way. On Thursday, San Jose […]
California collected millions for the phone and internet services of 94,000 deceased individuals.
California’s Lifeline Program Misallocation California’s Lifeline program has inadvertently funneled millions in federal funds to provide phone and internet services for over 94,000 individuals who have passed away, as highlighted in a recent report from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). According to the FCC’s inspector general, California collected approximately $3.8 million from 2020 to 2025 […]
FCC Leader Brendan Carr Takes Steps to Reduce Fraud after Program Funded Phone and Internet Services for 116,000 Deceased Individuals
FCC to Tackle Lifeline Program Fraud Brendan Carr, the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), shared on Tuesday that there will be a vote next month concerning a proposal aimed at combating fraud within the Lifeline program. This program uses tax funds to assist over 116,000 individuals, including those who have passed away. Carr […]
How Iranians Are Maintaining Connections During an Internet Shutdown
The majority of Iran’s nearly 90 million people are currently cut off from global communication due to an extensive internet blackout imposed by the government. This unprecedented shutdown was enacted in response to widespread anti-government protests that started in December, which have escalated into violent confrontations. Many businesses in Tehran have closed due to rampant […]
Iran’s internet shutdown turns into a lasting system of digital control, expert claims
Iran’s Internet Blackout: A New Era of Digital Repression Recent observations by digital rights advocates indicate that the internet blackout in Iran has evolved into a state of long-term digital oppression. The Iranian authorities are increasingly viewing their citizens’ access to outside information as a significant threat. According to the internet monitoring organization NetBlocks, the […]
Concerns increase that Iran’s Internet shutdown might become lasting to suppress opposition
According to a recent report, internet blackouts in Iran will last until late March, raising worries that the Iranian government may permanently restrict citizens’ online access as a form of control. Iran is currently in the tenth day of a nearly total internet shutdown, which officials argue is necessary to counter what they label “terrorists” […]
Internet shutdown in Iran allows for supposed coerced confession broadcasts during protests
Reports indicate that Iran has broadcast at least 97 “forced confessions” from detained protesters on state television over the past two weeks, amid the longest internet blackout the country has ever experienced. Human rights organizations are monitoring these developments closely. The videos, featuring handcuffed individuals whose faces are blurred, show them expressing regret for their […]
Internet blackout and ongoing government crackdowns hit Iran protests
When protests surface in Iran, the government typically responds with repression rather than conversation. Recently, officials in Tehran are reportedly working to curtail unrest before it can spread, according to analysts and human rights organizations. This involves implementing a nationwide internet blackout, increasing surveillance using drones, and deploying security forces to handle demonstrators. According to […]
Iranians can make certain calls internationally while internet access remains restricted during protests
Iranian Citizens Experience Limited Phone Connectivity Amid Protests For the first time in weeks, Iranian citizens managed to make some international phone calls on Tuesday. This comes after a total communication blackout was imposed amid escalating anti-government protests and associated violence. Residents in Tehran noted that while some calls to foreign numbers went through temporarily, […]