Is the Internet available in Iran?

Internet penetration is 53\% across the population and 77\% in Tehran, according to government data. About 11 million Iranians have mobile Internet access (2014). Iran’s National Internet Development Centre says internet penetration stood at 73\% in 2015, making Iran one of the biggest internet users in the Middle East.

How many people have Internet in Iran?

There were 59.16 million internet users in Iran in January 2021. The number of internet users in Iran increased by 739 thousand (+1.3\%) between 2020 and 2021. Internet penetration in Iran stood at 70.0\% in January 2021.

How do I connect to the Internet in Iran?

All Iranians connect to the international internet through Iran’s Telecommunication Infrastructure Co. — which operates under the Ministry of Communications and distributes internet services through providers that then sell to individuals. The setup, in place for decades, ensures that Iranian authorities can block the international internet.

Why is Iran blocking the Internet in the world?

The setup, in place for decades, ensures that Iranian authorities can block the international internet. To successfully diminish dependence on the global web, the Islamic Republic had to develop domestic networks and to persuade millions of Iranians to use these platforms.

What will Iran’s national Internet look like?

Iranians will only have access to content, services, and applications that are based in Iran. Iran already blocks access to some overseas-based social media, news outlets, and online stores. A national internet would tighten the government’s grip on online content even more.

Does Iran have censorship of the Internet?

The Iranian government, in response to the 2019 Iranian protests, implemented an Internet shutdown that reduced Internet traffic in the country to 5\% of its usual amount. Iran is widely seen by many to be a country with Internet censorship.