The end of January 2021 came with political events in Myanmar, where the military took power.  Unfortunately this also resulted in Internet disruptions, according to NetBlocks - falling as low as 50% of ordinary levels. The cuts has spread across several network operators, including the state-owned Myanma Posts and Telecommunications (MPT) and Telenor.

Update: Internet service in #Myanmar has been partially restored as of midday with users learning of a new political landscape and year-long state of emergency declared by the military; network data show connectivity back up to 75% of ordinary levels 📈

📰https://t.co/Jgc20OBk27 pic.twitter.com/H3P9y577Ss

— NetBlocks (@netblocks) February 1, 2021

Here at Speedify we also saw an important rise in usage from Myanmar - and decided it's time to help the people there access the Internet without any disruptions. After all, access to the free and open Internet is a human right.

Speedify usage in #myanmar up 9x since Saturday afternoon. We're keeping people online in a bad situation again. #Myanmarcoup

— Alex Gizis (@alexgizis) February 2, 2021

Internet is a lifeline for so many; we can't allow communications to be disrupted due to political situations. That's why we're offering free 50 GB Speedify data for people from Myanmar. Here's what you have to do:

1. Get Speedify from our website or from the app stores.
2. Install Speedify on your device. Make sure you're not using any VPN.
3. Upon opening the app, you'll see the free 50 GB available if you're in Myanmar.
4. Get faster, more reliable Internet connectivity in Myanmar by combining all the Internet connections you have available. That way, you avoid disconnects and sluggish speeds.