NetFreedom Pioneers' Toosheh system delivers curated data bundles over free-to-air satellite TV signals, bypassing Iran's internet shutdowns. By piggybacking data on MPEG transport streams, it reaches users with standard satellite dishes and no subscription. During Iran's 2026 protests and internet blackout, Toosheh distributed news, first-aid guides, anticensorship tools, and Starlink setup instructions to millions. The system is one-way and untraceable, making it resistant to typical blocking methods, though vulnerable to terrestrial jamming — countered with RAID-style redundancy. Operating costs run tens of thousands of dollars monthly, currently sustained by private donors after U.S. State Department funding ended in 2025. NFP is also developing intelligent content curation, local Wi-Fi redistribution, and educational deployments for Afghanistan.
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