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Internet Freedom Specialist @Deutschewelle / Views my own / @habanero@chaos.social
Nov 12, 2022 5 tweets 2 min read
(1/5) Important! 3 weeks ago, allegations emerged against #Arvancloud that the company with its affiliate Softqloud in 🇩🇪 is supporting internet censorship in 🇮🇷. Since then, there has been little evidence, but the allegations continue. #IranProtests2022 iranintl.com/en/202210217439 (2/5) In general, companies that provide Internet infrastructure in autocratic states cannot be condemned. They usually also provide the connection to the outside world. Without peering abroad, one would already have the national Iranian Internet. That's why I don't believe in...
Sep 24, 2022 8 tweets 4 min read
7 reasons why #Starlink_for_Iran is not helping now!!!
@SecBlinken has announced emergency aid to support Internet Freedom for Iran. Elon Musk is all over Twitter, announcing that he wants to activate Starlink for Iran. Here is my opinion...(1/8) #MahsaAminii To use Starlink, you need special equipment with a sat antenna. It is only good for stationary reception. In 🇮🇷 however, the mobile internet is shut-down so that people cannot use their smartphones to report from the streets. The benefit of Starlink is nearly zero...(2/8)