Lawmakers Can’t Ban VPNs No Matter How Hard They Try
THE SO WHAT
Network controls are converging on a stalemate—states can raise the friction on circumvention, but they can’t fully close the channel without breaking core internet functions. If your business depends on predictable access or distribution in high-control markets, treat VPN and routing workarounds as a permanent fixture in your risk model, not a temporary loophole.
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