Hi Libtech, As the Head of Online Development at Manoto TV, I am writing to require assistance from a company who can provide us with secure VPN service for users inside Iran.
Manoto is the leading Iranian Live Satellite TV channel based in London, with far more viewership than any of our competitors. Many big brands have selected our TV channel as a primary media partner to deliver its advertising message to regional businesses. Manoto TV is the premier business media in the region viewed by over 25 million people. Manoto TV has always been a target for Iranian government, from satellite Jamming to DDoS and Phishing attacks. L ast year we launched the equivalent show to the UK's X-factor, called 'Stage <https://www.manototv.com/videos/80257/vid8135>'. Throughout the show, audience were able to engage and vote, using the provided phone number, as well as the android app and the website. However, due to governmental restrictions, all numbers were blocked by the Iranian government, an hour after it was announced, leaving the audience with the website and the mentioned android app to vote from. Despite all restrictions, the cooperation of the VPN services, 'Lantern', (GetLantern.org) allowed people inside Iran to be able to easily access our website. As a result, we also implemented Lantern into our android application. To test the beta version of our new app please see the link bellow: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mtn.manoto.beta This worked in the favor of both parties, since millions of current users joint lantern due to the Manoto's advertising at the time. S tage will start from 10th of Jan 2017 and we are currently seeking a VPN service for iOS platform to allow our audience to access our iOS app and bypass the internet censorship. Please note, this would be generating a lot of traffic towards your services from this particular region. My suggestions: 1- We can create a popup window in our iOS app in order to promote other iOS Applications. Users can therefore access the app directly from app store. 2- We can implement your VPN service within the app by using your API. 3- Manoto will promote your app and in return you can provide us with exclusive promotional codes (e.g 12 months free membership) allowing our audience to use it without any issues. Should you require more information about the above mentioned points, please do not hesitate to contact myself directly. *useful links: * - https://www.ft.com/content/b7bb7a08-a198-11e2-bae1-00144feabdc0 Primetime battle for Iran’s airwaves The Islamic regime in Tehran could intensify a crackdown on satellite dishes - http://freemuse.org/archives/11708 Iran: Singer banned from tv and festival - http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-britain-iran-tv-idUKBRE83H0QX20120418 London TV channel dips a toe into Iran culture war - http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/02/03/how-iranian-spies-tried- to-entrap-me-in-a-pret-a-manger/ <http://foreignpolicy.com/2016/02/03/how-iranian-spies-tried-to-entrap-me-in-a-pret-a-manger/> Iranian Spies Tried to Entrap Me in a Pret A Manger - https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/08/telegram-the- instant-messaging-app-freeing-up-iranians-conversations <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/feb/08/telegram-the-instant-messaging-app-freeing-up-iranians-conversations> Telegram: the instant messaging app freeing up Iranians' conversations - http://observers.france24.com/en/20121220-iran-dismantle-sat ellite-dishes-tv-tehran Iran’s war on satellite dishes: “We just buy new ones the next day" -- PGP: 0xa53963936999cbb6 @NarimanGharib <https://twitter.com/narimangharib>
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