28/10/2026
IRAN'S NEXT BIG TECHNOLOGY PROJECT?
Iran is planning to deploy 200 High-Altitude Platform Systems (HAPS) communication drones to expand internet connectivity across the country.
Designed to operate around 20 kilometers above Earth, these advanced aerial platforms could function like flying communication stations, delivering internet access to remote and underserved regions.
π‘ How could it work?
β’ Stratospheric drones operating approximately 20 km above the ground.
β’ Potential internet connectivity for remote villages and mountainous areas.
β’ Direct smartphone connectivity using compatible communication technology.
β’ Reduced dependence on conventional ground-based infrastructure.
If successfully implemented, the project could represent a significant step forward in Iran's telecommunications development.
However, the 200-drone network remains a planned initiative, and its full deployment and technical capabilities have yet to be independently confirmed.
The future of internet connectivity may be moving beyond traditional towers and into the skies.