'Michael Hull

Official Response: We’ve seen claims that Conduit Stations in Iran are degrading the network. That’s not accurate. Conduit stations are running worldwide, including in Iran, and are designed to work together so reliable connections remain available. Stations that can’t reliably move traffic are naturally excluded from most connection attempts, and the network adapts dynamically as conditions change. There is nothing inherently counteractive about operating a Conduit station in Iran, although only a very small share of traffic runs through those stations, with most connections routing through stations outside the country. #psiphon #conduit #iraninternetblackout

Official Response: We’ve seen a lot of questions about why some Conduit Stations aren’t receiving connections right now. This does not mean Conduit is broken or offline. There are no system or performance issues with Conduit. Conduit is designed to respond to changing network conditions. When censorship pressure is low and access routes are open, fewer users need to connect through Conduit, so some stations may see little or no traffic. As blocking increases, Conduit becomes more heavily utilized to help users get connected. This fluctuation in activity is expected. Keeping your Station running still matters. Stations that remain online and stable are treated as reliable and are prioritized when conditions change and demand increases. In short, lower activity now doesn’t mean Conduit isn’t working. It means the network is in a quieter phase. Thank you to everyone continuing to support the network!