In the lead up to Iran 's revolution , the state has made the internet nearly unusable for many of its citizens . ` You might see a slight relaxation of controls after the elections are over -- some of the throttling , which is really distressful , might let up -- but the sites that are blocked will remain blocked . Usually Iranians use VPN software to bypass government controls , but lately , these too have been blocked . Some believe the government is unleashing malware and phishing software to spy on Iranian citizens . The government announced it would allow use of services to allow Iranian people greater freedom on communication .
In the lead up to Iran 's revolution , the state has made the internet nearly unusable for many of its citizens . Usually Iranians use VPN software to bypass government controls , but lately , these too have been blocked . Some believe the government is unleashing malware and phishing software to spy on Iranian citizens . The government announced it would allow use of services to allow Iranian people greater freedom on communication .