Taliban bans fiber optic internet in Balkh province, affecting access

The Taliban has banned fiber optic internet in Balkh province, Afghanistan, citing the "prevention of immorality." This decision affects Wi-Fi access for homes, businesses, and government offices in the region.

While mobile internet services remain operational, users have reported that the service is slow and expensive. The ban on fiber optic internet is part of the Taliban"s broader efforts to regulate access to technology and information within the country.

This development follows a pattern of restrictions imposed by the Taliban since their return to power in 2021, impacting various aspects of daily life in Afghanistan. For more on similar situations, see our previous reports on political actions affecting access to information.