Public criticism in Iran: Only 11% of subscribers activated the 'Internet Pro' service of the operating company
[58341] Public criticism in Iran: Only 11% of subscribers activated the 'Internet Pro' service of the operating company
Reports of exceptionally low response from Iranian telecommunications company subscribers to a new internet initiative, alongside harsh criticism of the company's economic policy during a crisis.
Public criticism in Iran: Only 11% of subscribers activated the 'Internet Pro' service of the operating company
According to reports on the Khabari Plus|Khabar-e Fouri Telegram channel, the Iranian telecommunications company 'Hamrah Aval' sent text messages to about 4 million subscribers inviting them to join the 'Internet Pro' service. However, the data emerging from the report indicates a significantly lower response than expected, with only about 450,000 users – just about 11% of all recipients – choosing to activate the service.
The data was distributed simultaneously on the Esteghlal Fans Channel, citing journalist Ali Kolahaki. The publications sparked a wave of pointed criticism toward the company, which is sometimes associated with state interests in Iran.
As part of the criticism published on Khabari Plus, it was argued that the company's attempts to collect additional payment from the public during a time of economic distress are inappropriate. The post stated that "the public should not bear the economic burden of every crisis and war," and emphasized that under the current circumstances, where "the citizens' dining table is becoming smaller," an attempt to increase revenue at the expense of consumers does not constitute "crisis management."