What to do if the Internet is turned off? Instructions

There are several bad scenarios:
– full Russia's Information Self-Isolation within the framework of "sovereign" Internet (также возможно подключение Беларуси к «суверенному» рунету)
– complete shutdown of the Internet within the countries of Belarus and Russia (the worst option)
– a complete shutdown of the Internet in the EU or the United States (this scenario is possible as part of an emergency).

Doberman.Media tells how, no matter what, it is safe to stay in touch. See our tips and instructions in this article.

Install these applications for yourself and your loved ones' smartphones (only in this case they will work)

You can stay in touch with the help of an encrypted messaging app developed by Belarusian cyber partisans for Android smartphones — P-SMS. Download the app by link.

– Download the app now, while the Internet is available.
– For communication P-SMS must be installed by you and your interlocutor.
- Test the application and exchange encryption keys now, while there is an Internet connection.

If the previous method seems difficult or incomprehensible to you, then catch more apps that you can install to stay in touch:

• Set Yourself VPN for computer and smartphone In case there is still an Internet, but the authorities will block only news sites. Download Tor, Psiphon, Lantern. Also download and save bridges for Tor Browser (via Telegram Bot or Website).
• Install messengers Briar and Bdridgefy for yourself and your family.

What if my family only has Telegram? And I didn't have time or couldn't install alternative messengers?

If Telegram becomes unavailable, slowed down, or experiences crashes, connect free proxies within Telegram itself by writing, and following the instructions of one of these bots:

• https://t.me/FCK_RKN_bot;
• https://t.me/proxy_socks5_bot;
• https://t.me/socksy_bot;
• https://t.me/fckrkn_bot;
• https://t.me/proxytelebot.

There is also a high probability that even in the case of attempts to restrict access to Telegram, Pavel Durov will take measures to ensure that the messenger remains available in Russia or Belarus. This may include Use of Custom Bypass Protocols, changing server addresses, or activation of built-in proxy servicesthat allow users to connect without a VPN.

In fact, Telegram has the tools to minimize the consequences of any blocking attempts, although it is impossible to completely eliminate short-term interruptions.

And if the authorities block media and other websites. What to do?

We have already written a detailed article on what to do in this case:

We can also advise you to install browser extensions:

• AntiBan (proxy/VPN) — http://antizapret.prostovpn.org/;
• Censor Tracker (Proxy) — http://censortracker.org/.

As a rule, the gateways that are responsible for the delivery of e-mail work even when the Internet is disconnected, because a complete Internet shutdown will stop all work in all areas, so, as a rule, e-mail still works. Therefore, do not forget to subscribe to the e-mail newsletters of the media that you read in order to stay up to date with what is happening in the country.

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During internet blockages, network connectivity is disrupted. To improve speed, close resource-intensive applications, as well as unload unnecessary and heavy files from the phone's memory or completely delete them.

Apps can be downloaded Greenefy or ShutApp, which optimize the use of traffic and batteries. In addition, it is worth disconnecting all unnecessary devices from Wi-Fi (put them in offline mode) and automatically uploading photos and videos in instant messengers.

What else do you need to know about Internet shutdowns?

Well, and from the funny: Download yourself music, movies, books … It is not known how long there will be no Internet, and we will have to pass the time.

If the Internet is turned off, all banks will stop working. Also, be prepared that non-cash payments in stores will not work. Therefore, it is necessary to have cash currency on hand (local currency for payment in stores and foreign currency (USD/EUR) in case of exchange or urgent departure from the country). It is better to count on an amount that will last for 1-2 weeks.

Stock up on buckwheat, salt and other products, because supply chains will be interrupted due to the lack of Internet. Also, most likely, there will be panic and people will massively sweep everything off store shelves.

Download offline maps to your phone if you need them. In any case, we recommend downloading a map of the city in which you live. Google Maps and Yandex.Maps have such a function. The map will work not through the Internet, but through geodata.