Apple is facing increasing demands to do more for Iranian protestors

As protests in Iran intensify, satellite technology has become one of the only ways for people in the country to circumvent a total internet blackout and heavy restrictions on phone service. Now, as a number of people in the country turn to SpaceX—the company now providing free access to Starlink—there are growing calls for Apple to get involved, too.

At least one member of Congress has now reached out to Apple urging the company to turn on satellite texting in Iran. The office of Rep.