'Iranians want to reconnect with the outside world' — Proton VPN sees 6,000% signup increase as Iran's internet is partially restored

• Proton VPN signups surged 6,000% as Iran partly restores the internet
• Spike mirrors historic surges during past internet shutdowns
• Iranians turn to trusted circumvention tools whenever access is restricted

Proton VPN has recorded a 6,000% increase in signups from Iran following the partial restoration of internet access after a three-month nationwide blackout.

The surge comes as Iran began lifting the near-total internet shutdown that had been in effect since January 2026 amid widespread protests and ensuing military conflict with the US and Israel.

As Iran's government allowed limited access to the internet starting on Tuesday, users flocked to the best VPN services to establish secure connections and bypass remaining filters.

This latest spike is the most recent in a long line of surges Proton VPN has witnessed in the wake of censorship and political unrest in Iran.

The data, available via the Proton VPN Observatory, reveals a consistent pattern:...

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