Iran rolls out its own domestic, national internet
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The government says the goal is to create an isolated domestic intranet that can be used to promote Islamic content and raise digital awareness among the public.
According to a report by Mehr, another Tehran-based news agency:
• the first phase of the rollout [which has just been completed] involves providing access to e-government services and domestic web pages
• a second phase, due in February 2017, will add domestic video content
• a third phase, due in March 2017, will introduce further services and provide support for companies involved in international trade