Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third month
Iran has approved a temporary scheme allowing businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions amid a prolonged blackout. This decision comes after two months of limited internet access due to ongoing conflict with the US and Israel. The government acknowledges the economic impact of these restrictions and aims to balance security needs with public demands for internet access.
- ▪Iran's Supreme National Security Council has introduced the 'Internet Pro' scheme for businesses.
- ▪Most Iranians have faced internet access issues for the past 60 days due to a government-imposed blackout.
- ▪Economic losses from internet disruptions are estimated at up to $80 million, affecting various sectors and jobs.
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Iran eases internet curbs for businesses as blackout enters third monthSign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inboxIranian women walk on a street, amid a ceasefire between US and Iran, in Tehran, Iran, on April 27. PHOTO: REUTERSPublished Apr 28, 2026, 06:28 PMUpdated Apr 28, 2026, 07:57 PMListenDUBAI - Iran’s top security body has approved a temporary scheme for businesses to access the global internet with fewer restrictions, a government spokesperson told Iranian media on April 28, after the authorities had imposed a blackout since the start of the war against the US and Israel.
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