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Open Signal Foundation 2026 Roadmap
Our 2026 roadmap: website launch, FreeWave demo, IranVPN research, security audits, and the path to NGO pilot deployment.
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How Digital Safety Changes Under Censorship
Digital safety practices that matter more when internet censorship is active — risk assessment, privacy basics, and informed decision-making.
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Iran Internet Censorship: A Plain-English Overview
An overview of how internet censorship works in Iran — DNS blocking, DPI, protocol filtering, and the impact on information access.
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What Is a QR Broadcast?
QR broadcasts encode digital content into scannable video frames, enabling offline information distribution without internet connectivity.
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Why Standard VPNs Get Blocked
Why common VPN protocols are increasingly blocked by censors, and what research tells us about building more resilient access tools.
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Deep Packet Inspection Explained in Simple Terms
What is deep packet inspection (DPI)? How DPI enables internet censorship and protocol filtering, explained for non-technical readers.
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DNS Blocking Explained in Simple Terms
How DNS blocking works, why governments use it for internet censorship, and what it means for users trying to access information.
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What Happens During an Internet Shutdown?
Understanding internet shutdowns: causes, duration, impact on communities, and how offline information tools can help during network blackouts.
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What Is Internet Censorship and How Does It Affect Access to Information?
A plain-English explainer on internet censorship — how it works, who it affects, and why it matters for access to verified information.
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