[48149] Wave of advertisements for anonymous VPN services on social networks in Iran

[48149] Wave of advertisements for anonymous VPN services on social networks in Iran

Telegram channels identified with news reports in Iran are widely publishing offers to sell VPN services, while emphasizing technical and operational advantages.

Increase in advertising for network access services in Iran

In the last 24 hours, there has been active activity in Telegram channels reporting on news and security in Iran, including خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاקרה ࡆ جنگ فوری, surrounding the aggressive marketing of VPN services. The publications, which have received tens of thousands of exposures, focus on offers for users looking for ways to bypass internet access restrictions.

Details of the offers and prices

According to the publication on the channel خبرفوری ࡆ اخبارفوری مذاקרה ࡆ جنگ فوری, browsing packages are offered at varying prices, with the price per single gigabyte decreasing as the package volume increases. The channel notes that the service includes a "20-gigabyte configuration" at a price of 275 Toman per gigabyte, and emphasizes that it involves "over 3.5 years of operation."

In an additional report from the same channel (according to this message), a model of "unlimited user and time" is offered, with a promise of prices of 350 Toman for small packages and 300 Toman for packages of 10 gigabytes or more. The services also include an option for a "free test" and purchase through dedicated bots on Telegram.

Background and significance

The channels publishing this, which usually deal with foreign news, security, and the military, have changed the nature of their content in the last two days in favor of commercial advertisements for censorship circumvention services. This phenomenon testifies to the high demand for anonymous network services in Iran and the use of news platforms as a stage for promoting these services, while emphasizing their reliability and seniority in the market.