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Story summary
- Iran's internet shutdown has spurred a surge in VPN services, with prices up to 1 million tomans per gigabyte.
- Less than 2% of the population is online, with access largely via 'white SIM cards'.
- DNS tunneling and Slipstream are emerging to maintain connectivity amid restrictions.
- Users face scams and surveillance risks, as buying VPN services can expose personal information.
- Identifying VPN users is technically feasible, but definitive evidence remains elusive.
