The World Bank estimates 13.5% of Afghans currently have access to the internet
DW: Will the Taliban restrict internet access in Afghanistan?
The Taliban say that they want to ensure internet access in Afghanistan, but they could face substantial technical and financial challenges to keep it running.
Afghans say they fear more surveillance and censorship.
"The Taliban have started to turn the internet on and off in some parts of Kabul," said Habib Khan Totakhil, an Afghan journalist and founder of the Afghan Peace Initiative.
After the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan, losing internet access has become a major worry for Afghans, especially among the middle class.
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Update #1: Fears loom over Afghanistan’s internet (Politico)
Update #2: What Happens to Afghans' Right to Internet Under the Taliban? (The Wire)
WNU Editor: Afghanistan's internet service will be regulated and controlled. It may also be shut down. The question is when.
