How the Iranian Government Shut Off the Internet

Re:How the Iranian Government Shut Off the Internet by auiya on Thursday November 21, 2019 @02:24PM (#21598328)

Would it be possible for Iranians to acquire a satellite internet signal outside the purview of the state-run Iranian ISPs? I understand many TV signals are received in the middle east this way, especially areas where last-mile cable connectivity doesn't exist.

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Re:How the Iranian Government Shut Off the Internet by apfsx on Thursday November 21, 2019 @03:05PM (#21598891)

I've thought this for many years. In Iran's capital every rooftop apartment has many satellites for TV use. The government claims these are "illegal" (not because its free but because of porn and unapproved channels) and the majority do not get caught (I've seen very few cases). Why can't they use a different kind of satellite for internet?

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