Strict usage restrictions remain in Iran following the restoration of internet access
Kyiv • UNN
Iranian authorities have begun restoring internet access after a prolonged shutdown in 2026. Real traffic stands at only 40% due to strict government restrictions.
Iranian authorities have begun restoring internet access after a months-long shutdown, though users continue to face severe restrictions and unstable service performance. This was reported by AP, according to UNN.
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Despite the restoration of the network, internet speeds remain slow in many areas of Iran, and access to popular platforms, including YouTube and Instagram, remains heavily restricted. Many residents fear that authorities could shut down the network again at any moment.
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According to the Netblocks service, the level of device connectivity to the internet in Iran currently stands at about 86% of pre-war levels. At the same time, the company Kentik estimates real internet traffic at only about 40% of the usual figure, indicating significant disruptions in network usage.
Iranian cybersecurity analyst Amir Rashidi stated that large-scale disruptions are still being observed in the country.
It is too early to say that the network outage is over
AP reminds that about 90 million residents of Iran were effectively cut off from the internet for most of 2026. The shutdown, which authorities attributed to "military necessity" following attacks by the US and Israel, led to serious economic losses, the closure of online businesses, and communication problems between families.