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Massive VPN surge hits India as government blocks Telegram over exam fraud

India blocked Telegram until June 22 to prevent exam cheating
The block triggered a spike in VPN usage as citizens look for workarounds
Telegram is now challenging the order in court

Millions of internet users in India are flocking to VPN after the government ordered a temporary block on popular messaging platform Telegram.

David Peterson, General Manager at Proton VPN, has already confirmed a +150% spike above normal levels, noting the rapid influx of new users trying to circumvent the sudden censorship.

For everyday internet users, this highlights how vital a reliable VPN service has become for maintaining uninterrupted access to basic communication tools. A virtual Private Network masks your real IP address and routes your connection through a secure server in another country, allowing you to easily unblock restricted apps like Telegram.

.@ProtonVPN hourly registrations from India spike +150% on Thursday evening as MeitY blocks Telegram for...

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