Russia2026-07-09 02:26:14Russia Pressures VPN Providers to Join Censorship System as Firms Refuse and RelocateRussian regulators are pushing VPN providers to connect to a state censorship database and block blacklisted sites, but many firms have refused, with some moving infrastructure abroad or exiting the market entirely.580
Russia2026-07-09 02:22:12Russia Tightens VPN Oversight as Providers Refuse to Join State Censorship SystemRussian regulators are escalating pressure on VPN providers to connect to a state filtering system, but many major services have refused, with some leaving the market. The standoff highlights growing tension between internet controls, technical enforcement, and online privacy.550
Russia2026-07-09 02:24:15Russia Pressures VPN Providers to Join State Censorship System as Many Refuse and ExitRussian regulators are escalating pressure on VPN providers to connect to a state filtering system, but many companies have refused, with some moving infrastructure or withdrawing from the market entirely.690
Iran2026-07-09 01:02:16Iran Internet Blackout Reaches 35 Days, Connectivity at 1% as Citizens Risk Death with VPNs and StarlinkIran's internet blockade entered its 35th day with nationwide connectivity at just 1%. Citizens risk execution by using VPNs, Tor, and black-market Starlink terminals to bypass the regime's digital wall.450
Iran2026-07-09 00:56:19Iran Internet Blackout Enters Day 35 as Connectivity Falls to 1%Netblocks says Iran’s internet blackout has entered its 35th day, with national connectivity reduced to 1% of normal levels. Citizens using VPNs, Tor, or Starlink to get online reportedly face severe punishment and growing personal risk.460
Iran2026-07-08 22:54:13Iran’s 50-Day Internet Blockade Leaves Connectivity at 2% and Economic Losses Near $1.8 BillionIran’s internet shutdown has entered its 50th day, with national connectivity stuck at 2% of normal levels. Netblocks estimates the economic damage at nearly $1.8 billion as citizens face soaring costs for Starlink and VPN access.440
Iran2026-07-08 22:54:13Iran’s Internet Blackout Reaches Day 50 as Connectivity Falls to 2% and Starlink Prices SurgeIran’s digital blockade has stretched to 50 days, leaving national internet traffic at just 2% of normal levels. Netblocks estimates economic losses near $1.8 billion as citizens turn to expensive Starlink kits and high-cost VPNs to bypass censorship.490
Iran2026-07-08 22:50:16Iran’s Internet Blackout Reaches Day 50 as Connectivity Stays Near 2%Iran’s digital blockade has entered its 50th day, with connectivity still at just 2% of normal levels. Netblocks estimates nearly $1.8 billion in economic losses as citizens turn to costly Starlink kits and expensive VPN access.450
