Iran expands limited internet access but restrictions remain for most
More Iranians being sold ‘privilege’ of limited internet access, but most remain in the dark.

More Iranians being sold ‘privilege’ of limited internet access, but most remain in the dark.









President Emmanuel Macron hails the vote as a ‘major step’ to protect French children and teenagers.
Iranian authorities are keeping the population offline for a third week amid lingering threats of another war.
Authorities are confiscating assets of people backing protesters to pay for damages incurred during the unrest.
UK ministers will visit Australia to gather information on the social media ban for under-16s implemented last month.
Officials promise a gradual return of internet connectivity after weeks of deadly protests.
Amnesty International says internet blackout ‘especially alarming’ as election campaign ‘marred by massive repression’.
Government orders a sweeping ban on VPNs for two months in the disputed region, citing ‘threats to national security’.

We look at how companies are shifting intentionally towards subscription models.

Australia’s social media ban aims to protect under-16s from what the government calls online ‘purgatory’.

This episode of The Stream asks: Is the internet as we know it on its way out?