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Iran successfully shutting down Starlink Internet<\/a> was a major strike against this off-grid connectivity solution beloved of protesters and dissidents when regimes blackout their own networks. While it remains unclear what counter-satcom technologies were used, it seems almost certain that some or all of the equipment is supplied by Russia.<\/p>\n ForbesIran\u2019s Hackers Attack WhatsApp Users\u2014Do Not Click These LinksBy Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Now Starlink has hit back. \u201cAs a result of cooperation with the Starlink technical team,\u201d claimed NasNet<\/a>, a group helping Iranians get online. \u201cThe jamming and packet loss situation in Tehran has improved significantly and has decreased from about 35% to about 10%.” This took time to resonate, but was doing so by Tuesday.\n<\/p>\n \u201cIf you are in Tehran and are still experiencing problems,\u201d NasNet tells those with Starlink terminals, \u201cbe sure to install last night\u2019s updates.<\/p>\n The issue of parasites is a constant game of cat and mouse, so the situation may change again or even get worse. However, we will not give up.\u201d<\/p>\n That means there are no certain, permanent fixes. Starlink may be working better for now, but that could change at any time. A game of \u201ccat and mouse\u201d indeed. <\/p>\n It was clear Starlink would do something to address the situation in Iran, albeit jamming is localized and so has been variable by time and location. While there were conflicting reports as to the scale of Iran\u2019s technical success, the reduction to a trickle in video transmitted out of the country substantiated the fears.<\/p>\n Separately, per Bloomberg<\/a>, the New York Times<\/a> and others, \u201cusers of Elon Musk\u2019s Starlink satellite internet service in Iran were able to use the service for free on Tuesday, according to U.S.-based organizations that work on international technology issues.\u201d<\/p>\n ForbesStop Texting On Your iPhone\u2014What Now After FBI Warning?By Zak Doffman<\/a><\/p>\n Prior to Starlink\u2019s fix, Simon Migliano, author of a coincidentally-timed report into internet shutdowns<\/a>, told me Iran\u2019s \u201ckill switch approach comes at a staggering price.\u201d His point was the economic cost now running into hundreds of millions of dollars. That clearly won\u2019t change given the likely uses for Starlink where it\u2019s up and running again.<\/p>\n