Internet

Amnesty International warns Islamic regime using ‘wartime conditions’ to intensify repression

The report comes only a week after the Islamic Republic seemingly ended its internet blackout after an almost three-month cut off, though human rights organizations warned that restrictions remain.

Members of the Iranian police attend a pro-government rally in Tehran, Iran, January 12, 2026.
Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains.

Iran restores connectivity to create ‘limited amount of relief,’ censorship remains

The SpaceX building, as the company prepares to file for an initial public offering (IPO), in Hawthorne, California, April 23, 2026.

Pentagon spars with SpaceX over Starlink price hike during Iran war

An Iranian woman, Boshra, shows her mobile phone, after a nationwide internet shutdown since January 8, 2026, following Iran's protests, in Tehran, Iran, January 24, 2026.

Iran orders internet restored after 87-day wartime blackout cuts off millions - report


Musk’s Starlink remains operational in Iran, aiding protesters amid blackout

While Iran shuts down its internet, Starlink defies the ban, keeping some Iranians connected during the ongoing crackdown on protests.

 SpaceX founder and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speaks on a screen during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, June 29, 2021.

Internet, phone services shut down across Iran as protesters attack state broadcaster offices

Foreign Ministry sends social media support in Farsi • Amnesty Int'l, HRW denounce regime's clampdown on protests • Pahlavi praises Trump's support, calls on European leaders to follow suit

Iranians are seen protesting and blocking roads across Iran, on January 8, 2025

WATCH: Iran arrests 'Mossad agent' participating in ongoing nationwide protests

Iranian media reported the arrest of an alleged Mossad affiliate amid expanding protests, internet disruptions, campus raids, and growing chants against Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Anti-regime protesters gather in Tehran, January 5, 2026; illustrative.

The app that left everyone behind: Israelis’ browsing habits in 2025

In 2025, Israelis spent over nine hours daily on screens, followed the Iran war and hostages’ return, and increased their use of AI and video content.

Man on the phone.

Israelis report outages across country, television, internet, mobile data disruptions

The Communications Ministry said the cause of the incident was unknown, while malfunctions were mainly reported on Hot Mobile and Partner.  

Israelis nationwide report disruptions across Israel.

Delta launches service that will change the flying experience once and for all – Israel included

Delta Air Lines hits milestone: 1,000 planes now have fast, free Wi-Fi with T-Mobile. 75% of the fleet connected, expanding to international flights including Israel.

Delta Flight Wi-Fi.

Navigating the digital world: A parent’s guide to online safety - opinion

Parents don’t need to monitor every corner of the Internet. They do need to know their children have the tools to handle it.

A child sits at the computer

Israeli internet browsing, media viewing habits revealed in 2025 telecommunications data

The data, collected by Yes, Pelephone, and 2thepoint, demonstrated decreases in television watching and spikes in mobile internet and AI usage.

Child using a phone while sitting at a computer desk.

US Congress introduces bill to promote uncensored internet access in Iran

The Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media Act, if passed, would open a probe into the possibility of implementing new technology to improve uncensored internet access.

US Representative Claudia Tenney (R-NY) addresses a press conference focused on the ongoing partial shutdown of the US federal government, in Washington, DC, US, October 30, 2025.

Fraud awareness week highlights modern online threats and how industries fight back

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