NetFreedom Pioneers' Toosheh system delivers curated data bundles over free-to-air satellite TV signals into Iran, bypassing government internet shutdowns. By piggybacking data on MPEG transport streams, it reaches households with standard satellite dishes at no cost to users. During Iran's January 2026 internet blackout — which cut connectivity to near zero amid deadly protests — Toosheh distributed news, first-aid guides, anticensorship tools, and Starlink setup instructions. The system counters terrestrial jamming using RAID-like redundancy, scaling redundancy from 5% to 25-30% of bandwidth during active interference. Operating costs run tens of thousands of dollars monthly, funded by private donors after U.S. State Department funding ended in 2025. NFP is also developing intelligent content curation, local Wi-Fi redistribution features, and a satellite-based education delivery system for Afghanistan.
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