Internet access restricted across the nation due to a nationwide block.
Internet access restricted across the nation due to a nationwide block.
There are options available based on the filtering method used. The issue centers on Iran, where being caught could result in severe consequences for you and your loved ones. It's unclear if the risks are worth taking.
From your home country it’s not really simple, and using a VPN or any external server in Iran isn’t possible at that moment.
The limited repair has enabled some sharing of data after weeks of almost complete disconnection. Still, numerous areas stay unreachable, such as sections of Tehran. Surveillance data shows that the majority of social platforms are still restricted, consistent with ongoing Iranian regulations, though VPN tools can provide temporary access.
At that stage VPNs and various DNS servers won't help much (though I don't endorse them, as they might be seen as illegal). Typically, in such cases, I'd reach out to the local government and urge politicians to address the matter, hoping for action. However, in a political environment like this, that approach would likely fail. As someone from Iran, visiting another country's embassy probably won't make a difference either.
I reside in Turkey where deep packet inspection applies to every packet. I set up a VPN server in 2012 and have been directing all traffic via OpenVPN to the Netherlands since then (using an affordable DigitalOcean VPS). To bypass DPI, there are some techniques you can employ. Your main challenge is related to how you finance servers overseas, especially since Iran is restricted from using Swift networks. Tor could assist temporarily.
Sure, I believe that's the only choice I have since around 80 million people are similar to me.