Internet Access

The article discusses how the debate over screen time for children in the U.S. overlooks a more urgent issue: millions of students and adults lack basic digital skills and access to technology. It highlights that 9 million children lack home internet access and only half of U.S. high schools offer computer science courses, creating a workforce readiness gap as 92% of jobs now require digital skills.

A massive new suspension bridge in southwestern China serves as a tourist attraction and social media hotspot while providing internet access to remote communities. The bridge is described as both a practical and recreational asset.

Iran has partially restored internet access, but most users still face restrictions. Not all data centres are operational, and internet protocols remain blocked, restricted, or whitelisted.

After three months of internet shutdown in Iran, partial access was restored starting Tuesday. Some Iranians are relieved to reconnect with loved ones, but many report slow connectivity and skepticism about full restoration.

Iranians regained internet access after a months-long shutdown, but users reported slow and inconsistent service with major apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted. The government ended the blackout, though limitations remain in place.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered the restoration of international internet access after a nearly 90-day blackout. The decree was communicated to the Ministry of Communications, aiming to return internet access to its state before January.

Iran has begun restoring internet access following a months-long blackout. This move coincides with U.S. military strikes on Iranian missile launch sites and ongoing peace negotiations.

Iran has begun restoring partial internet access after an 88-day near-total blackout, marking the longest shutdown in history. Connectivity has risen to 35% of typical levels, coinciding with diplomatic efforts to end the war with the US.

Internet access in Iran is returning after a months-long blackout that began with the start of a war in late February.

Jason Rezaian, a former imprisoned journalist in Iran, argues that internet access is crucial for Iran's transformation. The article questions why the US, capable of lunar missions, struggles to improve internet access in Iran, highlighting a perceived policy failure.

Nepal faces a significant digital divide despite high reported internet penetration rates, with millions of citizens—particularly in rural areas—lacking access to affordable and reliable internet connectivity. The disparity highlights a gap between national statistics and ground-level reality for many Nepali citizens.

Iran has cut off its access to the global internet, prompting some citizens to cross the border into Turkey to use the internet for activities like video calls. This highlights the severity of internet restrictions in the country.