Iran's Supreme National Security Council approves temporary internet access scheme for businesses
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Updated · Reuters · Apr 28
Iran's Supreme National Security Council approves temporary internet access scheme for businesses
9 articles · Updated · Reuters · Apr 28
The 'Internet Pro' scheme allows businesses limited global internet access amid a blackout now in its third month, with daily economic losses estimated at up to $80 million.
Authorities say the move aims to preserve business operations during ongoing conflict with the U.S. and Israel, as millions face work disruptions and rising unemployment.
General internet access remains heavily restricted for most Iranians, with the scheme intended as a temporary measure; investigations are underway into operators allegedly violating its framework.
Is Iran's 'Internet Pro' a lifeline for its economy or the dawn of a permanent digital apartheid?
With daily losses up to $80 million, can the powerful IRGC survive the internet blackout it helps enforce?
How are smuggled Starlink kits and advanced VPNs fueling a digital rebellion inside Iran?
Does this scheme reveal economic desperation or a calculated step toward a Chinese-style digital firewall?
When connectivity becomes a reward for loyalty, what happens to a nation's social fabric?