Iranians describe toll of 70 days of internet restrictions
ایران اینترنشنال • • world
Key Points:
- Internet restrictions in Iran have severely disrupted daily life, causing businesses to collapse and cutting off communication for many, including students, families, and healthcare users.
- Hossein, a music teacher, reported his income dropped to nearly zero due to internet disruptions preventing online classes, while his wife lost her small business income, exhausting their savings.
- The cost and availability of stable internet access have become a class-based issue, with families like Shahla’s struggling as her autistic son loses access to calming online activities, increasing household stress.
- Older Iranians like Mozhdeh face challenges using government-mandated apps for healthcare and suffer from limited communication with relatives abroad due to expensive internet access.
- Women-led small businesses, such as those run by Mahan and Baluch women artisans, have been severely impacted, losing new orders and vital income during the prolonged internet restrictions.