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Iranians offline for over 90 hours as digital blackout continues for fifth 
day  here's everything we know

Date:
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:15:15 +0000

Description:
Over 90 million people in Iran have been prevented from staying in touch and
accessing news since Thursday as the wave of protests intensifies.

FULL STORY

Iranians have been offline for at least 96 hours as the country's digital
blackout continues for the fifth consecutive day. Authorities cut off all
communications starting on Thursday amid growing anti-government protests. 

Internet watchdog NetBlocks and other sources confirmed that internet
connectivity remains near zero on Monday morning, impacting over 90 million
people in the country. 

The latest data confirms that the internet shutdown persists at the time of
publication. "Fixed-line internet, mobile data, and calls are disabled, while
other communication means are also increasingly being targeted," said
NetBlocks . 

As  previously reported, Starlink connections have also been affected.
Filterbaan  an Iranian digital rights organization  confirms that jamming of
Starlink resumed on Saturday night. Therefore, "many users who had been
connected via Starlink in recent days have been unable to reconnect" 
according to experts . 

However, local reports are now suggesting that Starlink disruptions may not 
be uniform across the country. 

Iran state-controlled media group IRIB News Agency have published a list of
domestic applications citizens can use. These include a domestic search
engine, maps and news agencies. 

 Filterbaan says the existence of the list suggests "that the government does
not intend to return the internet to its pre-protest status.  Update: #Iran
has now been offline for 96 hours, limiting reporting and accountability over
civilian deaths as Iranians protest and demand change; fixed-line internet,
mobile data and calls are disabled, while other communication means are also
increasingly being targeted" -- pic.twitter.com/Dxe5OlUWqN January 12, 2026

 VPN services cannot help Iranians get back online as these tools need a
functioning internet connection to work. 

Under these circumstances, experts suggest switching to shortwave/HAM radio
communications, direct-to-Cell satellite, or mesh networks to try staying
connected. 

The digital blackout hasn't stopped citizens from protesting. The BBC 
reported that hundreds of protesters have been killed and even more detained
to take part in demonstrations. 

But the internet restrictions are "limiting reporting and accountability over
civilian deaths as Iranians protest and demand change," according to 
NetBlocks .

"A disconnection of a nation from the world" 

As the world continues to monitor the situation in Iran, a coalition of more
than 30 internet experts, published a joint statement condemning Iran's
shutdown. They argue that the internet is a "foundational instrument" for
human connection, the country's economy, and the free flow of information.

"This action is not a matter of internal traffic management; it is a
disconnection of a nation from the world," they write. 

Signatories call on authorities in Iran to immediately restore full,
unfiltered internet access. They also urge the international technical
community to monitor connectivity and support efforts that ensure the 
internet remains open, interoperable, and accessible to all. 

"The internet belongs to everyone. It must not be weaponized against the
people it was built to serve." 

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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/vpn/vpn-privacy-security/iranians-offline-for-over-9
0-hours-as-digital-blackout-continues-for-fifth-day-heres-everything-we-know

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