Iran's forced nationwide internet blackout becomes second-longest on record as it passes 1,000 hours offline ā possessing Starlink terminals punishable by death, country using 'military-grade jamming' against service
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- Iran's nationwide internet blackout has officially surpassed the 1,000-hour mark, making it the second-longest on record.
- The Iranian government is actively deploying military-grade jamming to disrupt Starlink satellite connections.
- Possessing a Starlink terminal in the country is now an offense punishable by death.
Welcome back to the monastery, tech enthusiasts. The Tech Monk here. Today, we are stepping away from our usual hardware deals to discuss a critical and sobering development regarding global connectivity and internet freedom.
A grim milestone has just been reached in Iran. According to recent figures, the country's forced nationwide internet blackout has now passed the 1,000-hour mark. This staggering amount of time offline officially cements the event as the second-longest internet shutdown on record, severely isolating the populace from the rest of the digital world.
In a desperate bid to maintain this digital blockade, authorities are cracking down aggressively on alternative methods of connection. SpaceX's Starlink service, which has historically been used to bypass authoritarian firewalls, is currently in the government's crosshairs. The state is actively deploying "military-grade jamming" to block the satellite service's signals.
Most alarmingly, the stakes for civilians have never been higher: the mere possession of a Starlink terminal is now punishable by death. It is a stark reminder of the immense power of digital communication, and the extreme lengths to which authorities will go to suppress it.
Stay safe, stay connected, and check back soon for more updates from The Tech Monk.
