Firefox's built-in VPN outage in Iran — Mozilla blames suspected abuse by third-party apps
Firefox’s free built-in VPN temporarily vanished for users in Iran, prompting censorship fears. Here's all we know.
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Mozilla lifts data caps on Firefox's built-in VPN and resolves brief disruption in Iran
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Mozilla has temporarily removed the 50GB monthly data cap on Firefox's free built-in VPN, granting unlimited browsing through January 31, 2027. Available on desktop and Android across supported regions, the integrated tool shields IP addresses and adds privacy on public networks, requiring only a free Mozilla account. [1][2]
The promotion coincided with an abrupt disruption for Firefox users in Iran, where the VPN stopped connecting and vanished from the browser entirely. A Mozilla spokesperson explained that the company temporarily halted access to investigate potential abuse by unauthorized third-party applications, adding that service has since been restored. Iran was never officially included in the tool's rollout, yet many residents had relied on it for months to navigate heavy online censorship. [2]
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Firefox removes data limits from its free VPN through January 2027
Firefox is temporarily removing the 50GB monthly cap on its free built-in VPN, offering unlimited browsing through January 31, 2027. The feature hides your IP address, helps prevent tracking, and adds privacy on public Wi-Fi. Available on desktop and Android in supported regions, it only requires a free Mozilla account.
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