internet access
Coverage of internet access in the Nexus archive.
- Opinion: While Washington Debates Screen Time, Many Students Lack Access Altogether
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.
- China’s highest bridge brings tourists and internet access to remote communities
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 reinstates some internet access but restrictions remain for most
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.
- Reconnected? Iranians say only 'drip-feed' internet has returned after three-month shutdown
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 are back online after a monthslong shutdown but face heavy restrictions
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.
- Iran president ends internet blackout, orders access to be restored
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 starts to restore internet access after months-long blackout
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 restores partial internet access after record months-long blackout
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 starts coming back in Iran after months-long blackout
Internet access in Iran is returning after a months-long blackout that began with the start of a war in late February.
- The US Can Put People on the Moon. Why Can’t It Get Iranians Online?
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’s Digital Divide: Why Millions Still Lack Affordable Internet Access
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.
- Iranians are leaving the country just to access the internet
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.