Iranians have begun to regain internet access after authorities ended a monthslong shutdown. But users say service is slow and spotty in some areas, with apps like YouTube and Instagram heavily restricted, as they were before the cutoff began during nationwide protests in January.

Internet access has been restored across Iran following a government directive aimed at reversing months of sweeping restrictions that left large parts of the country digitally…

Most Iranians have been unable to access the World Wide Web for 87 days, with few having access to VPNs that circumvent restrictions.