In response to Syria's Internet shutdown, Twitter users around the world have been posting dial-up numbers so that people trapped in cyber lockdown will be able to connect to the Web, tech website the Next Web reports.
According to the Associated Press, the Syrian government blocked Internet access across the country on Thursday as rebels and government troops engaged in what has been described as a "fierce battle" near the Damascus airport. Cellphone service has also been cut in "select areas" and land telephone lines are said to be "working only sporadically," Reuters reports.
This disruption in communications is the worst Syria has seen since the civil uprising began 20 months ago, according to Reuters.
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