Internet Access in Iran Sees ‘Slight Rise’ After Prolonged Shutdown, Says Watchdog
NetBlocks said indicators show only a very limited restoration of internet connectivity in Iran after more than 200 hours of near-total disruption.
NetBlocks said indicators show only a very limited restoration of internet connectivity in Iran after more than 200 hours of near-total disruption.
In a statement, the global internet access watchdog said overall connectivity remains at about 2 percent, with no signs of a meaningful return of services nationwide.
The assessment comes as Iranian state news agencies have reported the restoration of the so-called “national internet,” a restricted domestic network that limits access to sites hosted outside the country.
Meanwhile, an Iranian Telegram channel reported on Saturday that while some virtual private networks (VPNs) were able to connect, access to Google and other websites hosted outside Iran remained unavailable without a VPN.
The channel added that even with a VPN, many Iranian websites were not accessible, underscoring the continued disruption and fragmentation of online services across the country.
