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Iran to Ask Google, Instagram, Whatsapp to Respect Its Regulations
The head of the Iranian National Cyberspace Centre says permission has been issued to hold dialogue with Google, Instagram and Whatsapp over their adherence to the Iranian regulations.
21st Telecom Exhibition Kicks Off in Tehran
Iran’s 21st national telecommunications exhibition has kicked off in the capital Tehran.
Iran Planning to Replace POS Terminals with Smartphone Payment System
The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) will soon unveil a project whereby customers will use their mobile phones for shopping at stores instead of making payments via POS machines.
Iran, Russia Sign Information Security Cooperation Pact
Highest-ranking diplomats from Iran and Russia signed an information security agreement that entails closer interaction between Tehran and Moscow in cyber-security activities.
Iran to Run 3rd Test on Quantum Transmission of Data
Iran is to carry out the third experiment on the safe quantum transmission of photons from the International Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) to the Milad Tower, a landmark in the capital, Tehran.
Iran Thwarts over 412 Million Malware Attacks in One Year
The Iranian Ministry of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) says its cyber-security division has detected and foiled more than 412 cyberattacks over the past year.
Difficulties of Online Learning in Iran’s Remote Areas
While millions of Iranian students do not go to schools and attend their classes remotely because of the coronavirus pandemic, a huge number of kids in the remote areas have to travel along hard paths to find a place where there is celluar coverage.
Iranian Inmates Can Now Meet Their Families Online
For the first time in Iran, a prison in the southern city of Bandar Abbas has made it possible for inmates to contact their families and loved ones online.
Tehran an ‘Innovative’ City with Innovative Ideas: VP
A senior Iranian official says the idea of an “innovative city” can help tap into the existing potentialities to further boost innovative practices.
Iran’s National Information Network Not Based on Censorship: Official
An Iranian official has assured the domestic and foreign digital platforms that they are allowed to provide services in the Iranian National Information Network without restrictions as long as they abide by the Islamic Republic's regulations and do not pose a threat to the country.
Iran to Launch Its 5G Network in July: Minister
Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology says he has urged the country’s main mobile operator to launch the 5G telecommunications network across five regions of Tehran as of July.
Iran to Open Digital Economy Park
Iran is to establish a digital economy park to further boost the biome of technological and knowledge-based businesses in this domain on the grounds of the Pardis Technology Park.
Iranian Firms Develop 7 IT, Communications Products
Researchers and experts at an Iranian knowledge-based company have managed to produce seven practical products in the domain of communications and information technology.
Vice President Urges Development of Digital Economy in Iran
Iranian First Vice President Es’haq Jahangiri has called for plans to develop the infrastructures for digital economy in the country, highlighting the role that the Ministry of Information and Communications Technology plays in working towards that goal.
Iran Develops Distance Learning App amid Coronavirus Epidemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has shut down schools for weeks and has forced people to stay home to prevent the spread of the disease, the Iranian Ministry of Education has launched a homegrown mobile application, dubbed SHAD (HAPPY), providing students with distance learning programs.
In a First, Big-Budget Iranian Film to Premiere on VOD amid COVID-19
Famous Iranian director Ebrahim Hatamikia has decided to premier his long-awaited film “Exodus” through Video-On-Demand system as all cinemas are closed over the spread of coronavirus.
Iranian Teachers Get 20 GB of Free Internet amid Corona Outbreak
Iran’s Information and Communications Technology minister Mohammad Javad Azari Jahromi has ordered mobile operators in the country to give 20 gigabytes of free internet to teachers who are teaching students online amid the spread of the coronavirus.
Visitors Can Have Virtual Tours of Tehran Museums amid COVID-19 Outbreak
Arrangements have now been made to make it possible for Iranians to have a virtual tour of museums in the capital, Tehran, which are closed over the outbreak of Coronavirus.
Iran to Offer 100 GB of Free Internet to Keep People Home
Iran’s minister of information and communications technology says the country’s Internet Service Providers will provide their clients with 100 Gigabytes of internet in the face of the novel Coronavirus outbreak in the country.
Iran Opens Telerehabilitation Technology Centre
The ‘Centre for Promotion of Telerehabilitation Technologies’ has opened in Iran in an effort to accelerate the development of a technological model for the delivery of rehabilitation services over telecommunication networks.
Iran, Turkey Mull Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence
Senior officials from Iran and Turkey have agreed to promote cooperation between the two neighbours in the field of new technologies, particularly the artificial intelligence.
Azeri Leader Visits with Iranian Exhibitors at Bakutel
President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev has visited the pavilions of Iranian exhibitors at the Bakutel, an international telecommunications show in Baku.
Iran Condemns US Sanctions on ICT Minister
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman has condemned the United States’ sanctions on Iranian Minister of Communications and Information Technology Mohammad-Javad Azari Jahromi.
Iran Self-Sufficient in Making Several ICT Products
An Iranian company has produced more than 100 products in the field of communications and information technology, making the country self-sufficient in various areas.
Iran Unveils First Native Programming Language
An Iranian knowledge-based company has managed to develop a homegrown computer programming language after five years of hard work.