'The internet is not connected' — Iran's 88-day blackout begins to lift, but traffic remains under 50%
Iran's internet is gradually recovering after an 88-day blackout, but traffic remains below 50% of normal levels. Experts caution that the situation is not fully resolved, and the country is still far from pre-shutdown connectivity. The government has begun to ease restrictions, but many residents are still relying on VPNs to access the internet.
- ▪The internet in Iran is slowly being restored after a near-complete shutdown that began on February 28.
- ▪National internet traffic is currently under 50% of normal levels, according to experts.
- ▪Digital rights advocates warn that the internet shutdown is not over yet, despite the easing of restrictions.
2 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 1 hour. All of the coverage we found sits in one bucket: right. That one-sidedness is itself worth noticing.
- ▪ Iran begins lifting internet blockade after historic blackout — Washington Examiner
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VPN VPN Privacy & Security 'The internet is not connected' — Iran's 88-day blackout begins to lift, but traffic remains under 50% News By Chiara Castro published 27 May 2026 The longest communication shutdown in the country's history is easing, but experts warn normal service has not fully resumed When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Shutterstock) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter Iran's internet is beginning to partially recover after an 88-day shutdownYet, national traffic remains under 50% of normal levels as of WednesdayDigital rights…
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