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Thanks for the kind words and the support, man. It means a lot. To answer your questions:
- Is it back for everyone?
Yes, it has returned more broadly over the last 24 hours, but it’s 'limping.' International bandwidth is throttled, and most global platforms are still heavily filtered. We are back online, but we’re all behind several layers of VPNs and proxies just to reach basic services. - The workaround?
During the total blackout, there were almost zero workarounds for average users because the domestic 'intranet' was physically severed from the global gateways. Some folks with satellite setups (very risky and expensive here) stayed connected, but for the rest of us, it was a complete dead zone. - Tools for the future?
This is the billion-dollar question. We’ve looked into mesh networks (like Briar over Bluetooth/Wi-Fi for local messaging), but they have limited range. Tools like Snowflake (Tor) or specialized V2Ray configurations help once there’s some connection, but during a total kill-switch event, we are essentially waiting for a more mature decentralized satellite infrastructure that doesn't rely on local ground stations.
We’re safe for now, just trying to pick up the pieces. Truly appreciate you checking in on the situation here.
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I tried to keep up with friends whose families are in Iran, and with each passing day they become increasingly frustrated and scared by not knowing what is going on. I really feel for them.
Have you found a workaround to get online, or has the internet returned more broadly across the population?
Are that any tools you know of today that could have reliably connected people during this episode?
I hope you and your loved ones are all ssfe and sound.