Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet

Facing a nationwide internet blackout, Iranians undertake arduous border crossings into Turkey simply to connect with the outside world. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet

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In a stark illustration of digital isolation, citizens of Iran are now undertaking cross-border journeys into neighboring Turkey solely to access the global internet, following a near-total shutdown of international connectivity within their own country. The drastic measure, implemented by Iranian authorities, has severed access to global platforms and communication tools, forcing individuals to travel hundreds of miles just to make video calls to family, conduct business, or access uncensored news before returning home. The phenomenon highlights the extreme lengths to which ordinary people will go to maintain basic digital contact with the world beyond their borders. Reports from the region describe individuals and families making the trip to Turkish border towns, where they connect to Wi-Fi in cafes or hotels, often for just a few hours. The primary activities are deeply personal: reassuring relatives abroad of their safety, checking on loved ones, or participating in brief moments of normalcy through social media and messaging apps that are otherwise inaccessible. This state-enforced digital severance is not an isolated incident but part of a broader pattern of information control within Iran. The government has long maintained one of the world's most sophisticated and restrictive internet censorship apparatuses, often referred to as a "national information network." During periods of social unrest or political tension, authorities have repeatedly throttled bandwidth or completely cut off international internet access, aiming to stifle organization and obscure events from global view. The current shutdown appears to be one of the most comprehensive in scope and duration. The economic and social ramifications of such a prolonged blackout are profound. Beyond personal communication, the shutdown cripples online commerce, disrupts remote education and telemedicine, and isolates Iranian academics and professionals from their international peers. For freelancers and businesses that rely on the global digital economy, the loss of connectivity means an immediate loss of livelihood. The border crossings, therefore, are not merely trips for social contact but...

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