Iran’s Internet Blockade Enforces Costly Two-Tiered System
- Iran’s internet blockade has reached its 72nd day, reducing access to just 1% of the population.
- Economist Mahdi Ghodsi estimates the blockade costs Iran up to $3 billion daily, threatening two million jobs.
- The government has implemented a two-tiered system called Internet Pro, offering unfiltered access at high prices.
- Communications Minister Sattar Hashemi opposes the Internet Pro system, citing misuse and lack of validity.
The Iranian internet blockade, initiated after attacks on February 28, continues to severely impact the country’s economy and workforce by limiting internet access to only a small fraction of citizens. The introduction of the costly Internet Pro system has further marginalized the general public while benefiting select groups with full access.
The ongoing restrictions are estimated to cost Iran billions in economic losses and jeopardize millions of jobs, highlighting significant internal challenges amid international tensions. (Source)
