Archive · 16 Sep 2025
Taliban Bans Fiber Optic Internet in Balkh Province
The Taliban, the current government in Afghanistan, has banned fiber optic internet in Balkh province.
This means Wi-Fi access is cut off for homes, businesses, and government offices.
Mobile internet still works.
The ban was ordered by the Taliban leader to stop things they think are immoral.
The provincial spokesman said it was a complete ban and that an alternative would be made available.
This is the first ban of its kind since the Taliban took control in 2021.
The Taliban banned fiber optic internet in Balkh province.
The ban affects homes, businesses, and government offices.
Mobile internet remains functional.
The ban was ordered by the Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada.
The ban's stated purpose is to prevent immorality.
- Who
- Taliban leadership
- What
- Banned fiber optic internet
- When
- Announced Tuesday
- Where
- Balkh province, Afghanistan
- Why
- Prevent immorality
Those Affected by the Ban
Taliban Leadership
Internet Access
Those Affected by the Ban
Cannot use fiber optic internet for accessing information.
Taliban Leadership
Preventing immorality by controlling internet access.
- Event
- Ban on fiber optic internet
- Affected Area
- Balkh province, Afghanistan
- Type of Ban
- Fiber optic internet access
- Exemption
- Mobile internet
- Reason Given
- Prevent immorality
- Authority
- Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada
- Date of Announcement
- Tuesday
