internet censorship
internet censorship
Hello everyone, the purpose of this topic is to address my concerns regarding government-imposed internet censorship and ways to bypass it. Let me clarify: I reside in Iran, and recently there was a situation where the government restricted internet access for over 98% of the population. They limited us to only approved websites and services, citing security reasons. They claimed this was necessary for a week, but it seemed like an attempt to conceal serious issues—around 1000 people were affected. They didn’t want the news to spread outside the country. Now that our internet is returning, though still limited, I’ve been wondering if there are methods to circumvent such restrictions in the future. Also, VPNs didn’t work at all; they blocked every IP address not listed by them. Some proxies existed but were taken down quickly when traffic spiked. Unfortunately, I’m not sure how to navigate this effectively, and I’m reaching out for advice if anyone has any insights. Thank you for your time.
They redirected traffic from advertised IP ranges in BGP to external peers outside Iran. This effectively isolated Iran from global connectivity while maintaining access to government resources. It wasn't just about blocking specific sites; the entire network became unreachable from within Iran. Overcoming this would require satellite internet or services like Starlink.
Thanks for clarifying. Satellite internet isn't a viable choice since some individuals attempted it and were labeled as terrorists. In short, we're in a tough spot with no solutions available. The only remaining path is to seek an escape from this challenging situation.
Thats sad to hear man. I am sorry for the situation you are in. I wish I had an answer around it but BGP is the backbone of the internet and once countries begin filtering, there is nothing that citizens can do to get around it without risking jail time or even worse...
Thanks again for the update. Last night the president released a statement aiming to enhance Iran's internal network, suggesting we won't rely on international internet services anytime soon. That sounds like a significant shift—similar to North Korea's approach.