On the 90th day of the internet blackout in Iran, data from Kentik demonstrates that international internet traffic volume, following weeks of severe reductions, reached approximately 53% of its pre-January 2026 protest levels as of 7:30 AM today.
In terms of recovery patterns, this trend is described as similar to periods following past protests, during which connection to the global internet was restored in a limited and unstable manner, accompanied by frequent disruptions.
At present, it remains unclear whether this level of access is temporary or whether it will gradually return to normal parameters. User reports also indicate that although certain international services have become available again, the quality and stability of the connection remain low.
According to these accounts, voice and video calls suffer from disruptions and, in some cases, exhibit very poor quality. Furthermore, some domestic data centers still face restrictions regarding access to the global internet, and a number of communication protocols remain restricted or blocked.
Overall, the current state of the internet is characterized as not having returned to its previous standard, and it is assessed as more restricted even when compared to the conditions in late February and March. As this situation persists, users and tech-sector activists are looking toward the coming days to see whether this fragile connectivity will stabilize or whether the restrictions will endure.
