What is DPI?
Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) is a technology used by internet providers and governments to closely examine the content of your internet traffic. With DPI, authorities can:
- Block VPNs and privacy tools - Detect and prevent the use of VPNs, Tor, and other anti-censorship tools
- Data aggregation and profiling - Collect comprehensive data to create detailed user profiles and behavioral fingerprints that can be sold, shared with law enforcement, or used for corporate espionage
- Use AI for advanced blocking - Employ artificial intelligence to find new ways to block or restrict access
- Block specific apps and services - Target applications like Telegram, WhatsApp, or other messaging platforms
- Traffic shaping and throttling - Slow down certain types of traffic such as streaming or torrenting
- Identify privacy tool users - Detect users of VPN, Tor, torrents, and other privacy-enhancing technologies
- Fine or imprison users - In some countries, using privacy tools can lead to legal risks or draw unwanted attention from authorities.
- Bypass privacy laws - Circumvent long-standing legal protections by collecting data that can be sold to various organizations including law enforcement, tax authorities, and political entities
- Enable corporate espionage - Allow competitors to purchase ISP data to monitor research activities and corporate communications
More info:
StackExchange post by Trey Blalock explaining security risks of DPI
Deep Packet Inspection - Wikipedia
What is Active Probing?
With active probing, the system doesn't just watch internet traffic - it also tries to interact with your server
by sending test data or connection attempts.
If your server responds in a way that looks like a VPN or other privacy tool, the system will block access to it completely.
This makes it harder to use privacy tools, because the system is actively searching for them instead of passively filtering traffic.
More info:
Research by Roya Ensafi, University of Michigan (from 2015 but still relevant)
Research by Gaukas Wang, University of Colorado (from 2023)
How to be safe from it?
To protect yourself from DPI and active probing,
use a VPN that supports bleeding edge protocols for bypassing DPI like VLESS REALITY.
Our VPN is just $1.99/month and supports VLESS REALITY, among other privacy-related unique features.
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Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Belarus
DPI ENABLED
DPI enforced during political events.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
Use of VPNs is criminalized when used to access banned websites or content. In 2012, Belarus implemented content restrictions and levied a fine of $120 for attempts to access blocked content.
Telegram: Generally accessible but can be blocked during political unrest.
Signal: Generally accessible but can be blocked during political unrest.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by Belarus authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Belarus DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Belarus DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Belarus authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Blocked by Belarusian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Blocked by Belarusian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
China
DPI ENABLED
China aggressively uses DPI to block VPNs. The Great Firewall detects and blocks OpenVPN and Shadowsocks using SNI filtering and traffic fingerprinting. WireGuard may temporarily work but is often detected and blocked. Active probing is also used.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
ACTIVE PROBING
Blocks advanced anti-DPI VPN protocols like Trojan and Shadowsocks, as well as classic protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard. The system connects to whatever VPN server you are connected to and attempts to detect if it's a VPN. If detected, it flags the server and blocks access to it completely.
HIGH RISK
Only government-approved VPNs are legal. Use of unauthorized VPNs is illegal and can lead to fines or arrest.
Telegram: Blocked by the Great Firewall since 2015. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WeChat: Domestic messaging app, fully accessible and widely used. Subject to government monitoring and content filtering.
Facebook: Blocked by the Great Firewall since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Partially blocked. International version often blocked, domestic alternatives preferred.
Discord: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Available but with restrictions. International version may be blocked, domestic version available.
Google Meet: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Heavily blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires sophisticated circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by the Great Firewall's DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by the Great Firewall's DPI systems.
BitTorrent: Heavily restricted by the Great Firewall. P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked.
TikTok: Available as Douyin (domestic version) with heavy content filtering and monitoring.
Instagram: Blocked by the Great Firewall since 2014. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Blocked by the Great Firewall since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Twitter: Blocked by the Great Firewall since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Available but heavily censored with content filtering. Domestic alternatives preferred.
Google: Partially blocked. International version often blocked, domestic alternatives like Baidu preferred.
Bing: Available but with content filtering and censorship.
Yahoo: Blocked by the Great Firewall. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Egypt
DPI ENABLED
Egypt uses DPI to disrupt VPN connections, especially OpenVPN over UDP and WireGuard. Telecom Egypt has been observed actively interfering with encrypted VPN tunnels and circumvention technologies.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPNs are legal, but using them to access censored content may result in penalties or legal action.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by Egyptian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Egyptian DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Egyptian DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Egyptian authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and monitoring.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Ethiopia
DPI ENABLED
Ethiopia has used DPI and traffic throttling to suppress communication during political unrest. VPNs are often blocked.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are not officially outlawed but can be banned during sensitive periods.
Telegram: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional blocks during unrest.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional blocks during unrest.
Tor: Blocked by Ethiopia authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Ethiopia DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Ethiopia DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Ethiopia authorities.
TikTok: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Instagram: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Generally accessible but often throttled or blocked during political unrest.
Twitter: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Blocked by Ethiopian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but blocked during political unrest.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
India
DPI ENABLED
Indian ISPs such as Jio use SNI-based filtering and DPI to block VPN traffic. WireGuard and OpenVPN may be intermittently disrupted.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are legal, but using them to access blocked services or for illegal activity may result in penalties. Section 163 of BNSS law, VPN tools cited as circumvention methods.
Telegram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by India authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Throttled or disrupted by some ISPs (e.g., Jio) using DPI; generally accessible with workarounds.
OpenVPN: Throttled or disrupted by some ISPs (e.g., Jio) using DPI; generally accessible with workarounds.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is often throttled or restricted by ISPs due to regulations on illegal content; access may require circumvention.
TikTok: Permanently banned since 2020 due to national security concerns. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Instagram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to throttling and content filtering during political events or unrest.
Twitter: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Indonesia
DPI ENABLED
Indonesia has implemented DPI for content filtering, but does not consistently block VPNs.
LOW RISK
VPNs are legal, though their use to access banned content may lead to regulatory warnings or takedowns.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is often throttled or restricted by ISPs due to regulations on illegal content; access may require circumvention.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Iran
DPI ENABLED
Iran uses DPI for strict filtering and surveillance. OpenVPN and WireGuard are routinely blocked. The government uses active probing to detect and disrupt unauthorized VPNs and circumvention tools.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
ACTIVE PROBING
Blocks advanced anti-DPI VPN protocols like Trojan and Shadowsocks, as well as classic protocols like OpenVPN and WireGuard. The system connects to whatever VPN server you are connected to and attempts to detect if it's a VPN. If detected, it flags the server and blocks access to it completely.
HIGH RISK
Using unauthorized VPNs is illegal and punishable by arrest or fines.
Telegram: Blocked since 2018. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions.
WeChat: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Facebook: Blocked since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Heavily blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires sophisticated circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Iranian DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Iranian DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is heavily monitored and blocked by Iranian authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and monitoring.
Instagram: Blocked since 2014. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Blocked since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Twitter: Blocked since 2009. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google: Partially blocked. Some services may be accessible but with restrictions.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Blocked by Iranian authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Iraq
DPI ENABLED
Iraq has used DPI to restrict internet services, including blocking VPNs and social media platforms during unrest.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are not banned outright, but use may be limited or blocked during political events.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional throttling during protests.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional throttling during protests.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling during unrest.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling during unrest.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling during unrest.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling during unrest.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and occasional restrictions during unrest.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and occasional restrictions during unrest.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Jordan
DPI ENABLED
DPI may be used for surveillance purposes, but no consistent evidence of VPN protocol blocking has been observed.
MEDIUM RISK
VPN use is legal but penalties apply when used to commit crimes.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Myanmar
DPI ENABLED
Myanmar enforces censorship and blocks VPNs during periods of unrest. DPI tools are used to identify and block encrypted tunnels.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
Using VPNs without authorization is banned during states of emergency.
Telegram: Accessible and commonly used.
Signal: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Blocked by Myanmar authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WeChat: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Facebook: Blocked by Myanmar authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google Meet: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Myanmar DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Myanmar DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Myanmar authorities.
TikTok: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Instagram: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Blocked by Myanmar authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Twitter: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Blocked by Myanmar authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
North Korea
DPI ENABLED
North Korea maintains near-total internet censorship with sophisticated DPI systems. Only a tiny elite has internet access, and all unauthorized communication tools are blocked. The country operates its own isolated intranet called Kwangmyong.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPN use is strictly forbidden and punishable by imprisonment. Only state-approved access is allowed for a very small elite.
Telegram: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Signal: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
WhatsApp: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
WeChat: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Facebook: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Skype: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Discord: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Zoom: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Google Meet: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Tor: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Wireguard: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
OpenVPN: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
BitTorrent: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
TikTok: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Instagram: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Youtube: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Twitter: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Reddit: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
LinkedIn: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Google: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Bing: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
Yahoo: Completely blocked. Access is impossible for ordinary citizens.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Oman
DPI ENABLED
Oman employs DPI for blocking VoIP calls
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPN usage is effectively banned under a 2010 draft regulation by the TRA, which is enforced despite never being finalized.
Telegram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Messaging accessible, but VoIP calls are blocked by Omani authorities.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Accessible with restrictions; VoIP calls are blocked by Omani authorities.
Discord: Accessible with restrictions; VoIP features are blocked by Omani authorities.
Zoom: Accessible with restrictions; VoIP calls are blocked by Omani authorities.
Google Meet: Accessible with restrictions; VoIP calls are blocked by Omani authorities.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Pakistan
DPI ENABLED
Pakistan uses DPI to monitor and block content. Reports indicate VPNs are blocked during national events, and unregistered VPNs are not allowed.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPNs are legal only if registered with the PTA. Unregistered use may lead to service blocking or investigation.
Telegram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by Pakistan authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Pakistan DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Pakistan DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Pakistan authorities.
TikTok: Subject to strict content filtering and intermittent bans; access may be restricted.
Instagram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to throttling and content filtering during political events.
Twitter: Blocked by Pakistani authorities since February 2024. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Qatar
DPI ENABLED
Qatar employs DPI to block VPN protocols. Multiple reports indicate OpenVPN and WireGuard traffic being disrupted, particularly over UDP. VPN filtering likely coexists with general surveillance.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are technically legal but usage for circumventing censorship may lead to penalties.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and content filtering.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and content filtering.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by Qatari authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Qatari DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Qatari DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Qatari authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and monitoring.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Country
DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Russia
DPI ENABLED
Russia uses DPI for both surveillance and filtering. The government uses Roskomnadzor's equipment to inspect traffic and throttle or block VPNs like OpenVPN and WireGuard, especially during political unrest.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
In Russia, using a VPN as an individual is technically legal in 2025, but restrictions apply. A 2017 law prohibits using VPNs to access websites on Roskomnadzor's blacklist, which includes content deemed extremist or otherwise illegal (Facebook and Instagram are considered extremist). A new law effective September 2025 criminalizes deliberately searching for such content online.
Telegram: Messaging accessible, but calls are blocked. Subject to government monitoring and occasional pressure to remove content. Included in bans on foreign messaging apps for government organizations.
Signal: No confirmed nationwide block, though reported as blocked in August 2024 by some sources. Subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Messaging accessible, but calls are blocked. Included in bans on foreign messaging apps for government organizations.
WeChat: Banned for a week in 2017 and included in bans on foreign messaging apps for government organizations.
Facebook: Blocked in March 2022.
Skype: No confirmed blocks, though subject to general content monitoring by Roskomnadzor.
Discord: Blocked in October 2024 for failing to remove nearly 1,000 'illegal' items flagged by authorities. Free version remains accessible, but purchases and subscriptions are suspended.
Zoom: Not blocked but fined in 2022 for not removing prohibited content. Subject to government monitoring.
Google Meet: No confirmed blocks, though subject to general content monitoring by Roskomnadzor.
Tor: Access to the Tor Project website and Tor network nodes blocked since December 2021.
Wireguard: Blocked by major mobile service providers in August 2023.
OpenVPN: Blocked by major mobile service providers in May 2023 and August 2023.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling by ISPs.
TikTok: Heavily censored, with over 700 videos removed in 2020 at government request. Since March 2022, Russian users cannot upload new videos or livestream due to 'fake news' law.
Instagram: Blocked in March 2022.
Youtube: Blocked by Roskomnadzor.
Twitter: Blocked since March 2022.
Reddit: Blocked by Roskomnadzor.
LinkedIn: Blocked in 2016 for noncompliance with Russia's counterterrorism legislation (Yarovaya law).
Google: Not blocked but faces fines and occasional throttling for noncompliance with content removal requests.
Bing: No significant restrictions reported, though subject to general content monitoring by Roskomnadzor.
Yahoo: No significant restrictions reported, though less popular and subject to general content monitoring.
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VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Saudi Arabia
DPI ENABLED
Saudi Arabia uses DPI to filter traffic, especially targeting VoIP and VPN protocols. OpenVPN and other circumvention tools are often throttled or blocked.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are allowed for personal use but illegal if used to bypass government blocks.
Telegram: Blocked by Saudi authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by Saudi authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Blocked by Saudi authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by Saudi authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Blocked by Saudi authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Blocked by Saudi Arabia authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Saudi Arabia DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Saudi Arabia DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Saudi Arabia authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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Singapore
DPI ENABLED
Singapore uses DPI for network management and surveillance, but there is no widespread blocking of VPN protocols.
LOW RISK
VPNs are legal and commonly used.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Syria
DPI ENABLED
Syria deploys DPI for widespread internet surveillance and content blocking, particularly targeting opposition and foreign media. This is managed by the Syrian Telecom Establishment and used to enforce censorship during conflicts.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPN use is illegal and punishable, especially for accessing blocked content or evading surveillance.
Telegram: Intermittently blocked or throttled, especially in conflict zones; requires circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by Syrian authorities; access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions.
WeChat: Generally accessible but heavily monitored.
Facebook: Blocked by Syrian authorities; access requires VPN.
Skype: Accessible but VoIP calls are often disrupted or monitored.
Discord: Blocked by Syrian authorities.
Zoom: Accessible but subject to disruptions and monitoring.
Google Meet: Accessible but subject to disruptions and monitoring.
Tor: Tor traffic is blocked by DPI.
WireGuard: WireGuard is disrupted by DPI.
OpenVPN: OpenVPN is disrupted by DPI.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is throttled or blocked.
TikTok: Blocked by Syrian authorities.
Instagram: Blocked by Syrian authorities; access requires VPN.
Twitter: Blocked by Syrian authorities; access requires VPN.
Youtube: Blocked by Syrian authorities; access requires VPN.
Reddit: Blocked by Syrian authorities.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but monitored.
Google: Accessible but with heavy content filtering and monitoring.
Bing: Accessible but with content filtering.
Yahoo: Accessible but with content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Turkmenistan
DPI ENABLED
Turkmenistan uses aggressive DPI to block almost all foreign services, including VPNs. WireGuard and OpenVPN are blocked.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
VPN use is effectively banned. Citizens are often forced to pledge not to use VPNs under religious oaths.
Telegram: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WeChat: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Facebook: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google Meet: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
OpenVPN: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
BitTorrent: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
TikTok: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Instagram: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Twitter: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Bing: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Yahoo: Blocked by Turkmen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
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VPN Use Risk
Key Services
UAE
DPI ENABLED
The UAE employs DPI tools to block VPNs and VoIP.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
HIGH RISK
Use of VPNs to access banned content or services is illegal and may result in heavy fines or imprisonment.
Telegram: Messaging accessible, but VoIP calls are blocked by UAE authorities.
Signal: Blocked by UAE authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
WhatsApp: Messaging accessible, but VoIP calls are blocked by UAE authorities.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Blocked by UAE authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by UAE authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Accessible with restrictions; VoIP calls are blocked by UAE authorities.
Google Meet: Blocked by UAE authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Blocked by UAE authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by UAE DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by UAE DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by UAE authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Uganda
DPI ENABLED
HIGH RISK
VPN use is technically legal, but the government has threatened to arrest users. Authorities have publicly warned VPN users that circumvention of social media taxes or restrictions is a punishable offense.
Telegram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to VoIP throttling and restrictions during unrest.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Permanently blocked since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and throttled, especially during unrest.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering and occasional blocks.
Instagram: Blocked by Ugandan authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Generally accessible but throttled or blocked during elections and unrest.
Twitter: Blocked by Ugandan authorities since 2021. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but blocked during political unrest.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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VPN Use Risk
Key Services
United States
DPI ENABLED
The US uses DPI for interception and surveillance (e.g., under CALEA and programs like PRISM), and ISP traffic management.
LOW RISK
VPNs are fully legal and widely used with no significant restrictions or penalties for general use.
Telegram: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Signal: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
WhatsApp: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
WeChat: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Facebook: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Skype: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Discord: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Zoom: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Google Meet: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Tor: Fully accessible, though monitored for security purposes.
WireGuard: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
OpenVPN: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
BitTorrent: Fully accessible, though some ISPs may throttle for bandwidth management.
TikTok: Fully accessible, though subject to ongoing debates and potential state-level restrictions.
Instagram: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Youtube: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Twitter: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Reddit: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
LinkedIn: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Google: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Bing: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
Yahoo: Fully accessible with no restrictions.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Uzbekistan
DPI ENABLED
Uzbekistan uses DPI for filtering and has previously blocked VPNs and encrypted messaging apps.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPNs are legal but discouraged, and access to some services using VPNs may be restricted.
Telegram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Skype: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Discord: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Zoom: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google Meet: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Tor: Blocked by Uzbekistan authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Uzbekistan DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Uzbekistan DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Uzbekistan authorities.
TikTok: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Instagram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Youtube: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Twitter: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Reddit: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
LinkedIn: Blocked by Uzbek authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Vietnam
DPI ENABLED
Vietnam uses DPI for surveillance, content monitoring, and blocking some VPN protocols. Some circumvention tools remain effective.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPN use is not banned, but promoting or using them to oppose the state can lead to penalties under cybersecurity law. Vietnam Cybersecurity Law 2018 targets anti-state content and circumvention.
Telegram: Blocked by Vietnamese authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Wireguard: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
OpenVPN: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
BitTorrent: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and potential throttling.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Partially blocked. Access may be restricted during certain periods.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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DPI Status
VPN Use Risk
Key Services
Yemen
DPI ENABLED
Yemen has used DPI to block VPNs and filter political content, particularly during times of unrest.
BLOCKS VPN
Blocks popular VPN protocols (e.g., OpenVPN, WireGuard, IKEv2, L2TP), circumvention tools (e.g., Tor), and/or major VPN services like NordVPN, ExpressVPN, Surfshark, etc.
MEDIUM RISK
VPN usage is not explicitly illegal but can be restricted based on political climate.
Telegram: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions in Houthi-controlled areas.
Signal: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring and occasional disruptions in Houthi-controlled areas.
WhatsApp: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
WeChat: Accessible.
Facebook: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Skype: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Discord: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Zoom: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Google Meet: Generally accessible but subject to monitoring.
Tor: Blocked by Yemen authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Wireguard: Routinely detected and blocked by Yemen DPI systems.
OpenVPN: Routinely detected and blocked by Yemen DPI systems.
BitTorrent: P2P traffic is monitored and often blocked by Yemen authorities.
TikTok: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Instagram: Blocked by Yemeni authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Youtube: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Twitter: Blocked by Yemeni authorities. Access requires VPN or circumvention tools.
Reddit: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
LinkedIn: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Google: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Bing: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
Yahoo: Generally accessible but subject to content filtering.
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Country: Country name and flag
DPI Status: Whether Deep Packet Inspection is enabled and what capabilities it has
VPN Use Risk Risk level for using VPNs in each country
Key Services: Status of major platforms - Colored = accessible, Warning = partially blocked or censored, Gray = blocked