Iranian Activists Use Smuggled Starlink Systems to Bypass Government Internet Restrictions

Activists in Iran have spent years preparing communication disruptions by clandestinely introducing Starlink systems to circumvent government restrictions. These satellite terminals provide internet access independent of local infrastructure, making it harder for authorities to implement digital blackouts. The article notes that this method has been used to maintain connections during targeted disruptions, though no specific dates or figures are mentioned. The impacts include increased resilience of activist networks against censorship measures.