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 […]
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, […]
Trump looks at Musk’s Starlink for internet access in Iran as relations improve
Elon Musk is Ready to Reengage in Politics Recently, tech billionaire Elon Musk has been drifting back into the political scene, particularly around former President Donald Trump’s faction, after a public spat in June 2025. It seems their relationship has thawed, as Trump mentioned Musk specifically over the weekend. Responding to questions about leveraging Musk’s […]
Iran shuts down internet access for the public during ongoing protests.
Cybersecurity experts have alleged that the Iranian government has enacted an internet “kill switch” to obscure claims of human rights violations committed by its security forces, leading to a significant rise in protests across the nation. As the protests entered their 13th day, power outages drastically reduced internet connectivity to about 2% of typical levels. […]
Iranian Authorities Cut Off Internet Amid Ongoing Protests and Rising Death Toll
Iran Faces Nationwide Internet Blackout Amid Protests Observers from around the globe reported that Iran experienced a significant internet blackout on Thursday. This alarming development suggests that the Iranian government, gripped by fear, may be gearing up for more violent actions as protests enter their second week. The Internet Traffic Monitoring Group, NetBlocks, noted a […]