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The Cost of Connectivity: Economic Impacts of Internet Blackouts

This chapter examines the profound economic consequences of internet blackouts, with a specific focus on Syria. It explores how these disruptions hinder daily life, affecting essential services like payment processing and access to patient records, while discussing the gap between governmental promises and reality regarding blackout frequency.

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