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Syria's Students Turn to Cafés Amid Rising Internet Costs

11/17/2025

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Rising internet costs in Syria force students to use internet cafés.
In Mezzeh, a café owner says students stay online until dark due to unaffordable home data.
The government’s $300 million SilkLink project aims to improve infrastructure, but damaged networks and unclear telecom ownership hinder progress.
A young software engineer says 14 years of issues have eroded public trust, with higher bills and inconsistent service.

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Story summary

Rising internet costs in Syria force students to use internet cafés.
In Mezzeh, a café owner says students stay online until dark due to unaffordable home data.
The government’s $300 million SilkLink project aims to improve infrastructure, but damaged networks and unclear telecom ownership hinder progress.
A young software engineer says 14 years of issues have eroded public trust, with higher bills and inconsistent service.