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pat_k

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2. They also need to get the FREEDOM Act passed.
Sun Mar 1, 2026, 02:07 PM
20 hrs ago

If the Felon actually gave a shit about the aspirations of the Iranian people, they would have already authorized the deployment of D2C satellite connectivity and other technologies in Iran to bypass internet blackouts. January report on the Freedom Act and efforts to get the administration to just fucking do it.

Contact Your Representative: Urge them to support the FREEDOM Act (Feasibility Review of Emerging Equipment for Digital Open Media), which aims to evaluate and deploy technologies to bypass Iranian state-imposed internet blackouts.

Support Open Technology Fund: Ask Congress to authorize the Department of State to collaborate with the Open Technology Fund to provide, support, and scale D2C services for Iranian citizens.

Advocate for Humanitarian Technology: Emphasize that D2C, when authorized for crisis response, acts as a crucial lifeline for, safety, and communication.

More information here:
https://www.article19.org/resources/iran-direct-to-cell-satellite-connectivity-amid-internet-shutdowns/

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