Iran - Islamic Republic poised to launch national Internet

Reporters without borders

In the past few days, several Iranian officials have referred to the imminent launch of a national Internet, called "Our Own Internet" or "Halal Internet," giving tomorrow as the date when it will finally begin operating. Officials have talked about the national Internet in the past but until now the launch has been repeatedly postponed. This time it seems that a proper operational system is to be unveiled although it will initially be used only by the government and civil service and will (...)

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