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Iran’s Next Internet Blackout Is Inevitable
Iran's internet blackout, the longest on record, has partially resumed but remains restricted. Iranians are using technologies like Starlink and emerging direct-to-cell (D2C) systems to circumvent censorship, though authorities have cracked down on Starlink users. The Direct-to-Cell Coalition advocates for D2C technology to bypass state-imposed digital barriers.
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