The clandestine network smuggling Starlink tech into Iran to beat internet blackout
undefined 5, 2026
A clandestine network is smuggling Starlink devices from SpaceX into Iran to bypass a prolonged government internet blackout. Activists say the terminals allow access to uncensored information and help share evidence of protests and repression. Despite severe penalties, including prison, demand is growing as citizens seek connectivity. The shutdown, imposed amid conflict and unrest, has isolated millions, while critics warn such blackouts violate human rights and are becoming increasingly common worldwide.
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