Iran’s internet price rises, and so does the fear of greater censorship

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Iranians could pay up to 34% more for the internet in 2024 as providers get the green light from the government to increase their tariffs. Deemed as a move to balance persistent high levels of inflation, many commentators fear that less affordable internet rates could exacerbate ongoing issues with online censorship while discouraging citizens from accessing digital services. Authorities have long been attempting to control the information users can and cannot access—especially during times of protests. As a result, Iranians have turned en masse to VPN services as a way to bypass restrictions. More expensive internet rates seem to be...