We curate data from trusted sources to help everyone understand the availability, evolution, and resilience of the global Internet.

Internet Shutdowns

Learn more about Internet shutdown events occurring around the world and find out more about the economic and human impact of these actions.

Enabling Technologies

Learn more about adoption rates for some of the key technologies that are essential for the continued growth and evolution of the global Internet.

In the News

Widespread Internet Outage In Russia Blamed On Foreign Infrastructure20 March 2025
Why Edge Computing and 6G Intelligence Will Continue to Be ‘Aspirations’19 March 2025
North Korea Downed by Faulty ROA19 March 2025
Adoption of RPKI/ROV Security Protocol Progressing Very Quickly18 March 2025
Internet Shutdowns at Record High in Africa as Access ‘Weaponised’9 March 2025

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April 24, 2025

International Sanctions, Local Restrictions Widen Iran’s Digital Divide

Ilia Vakili

Guest Author | Digital Rights Activist

Categories: Shutdown

International sanctions targeting Iran’s technological sector restrict Iran’s participation in the global economy, hinder innovation, and obstruct its technological infrastructure.

April 22, 2025

How Can Internet Exchange Points Help Measure the Internet

Robbie Mitchell

Communication and Tech Advisor, Internet Society

Categories: Resilience

IXPs’ unique vantage points can provide local and regional level availability and performance insights that public international measurement projects cannot measure as accurately.

Illustration of Europe in the form of a cloud

April 17, 2025

How Cloud Edge Infrastructure Improves Network Performance in Europe

Katerina Lionta

Guest Author | University of Crete

Categories: Resilience

Greece, Bulgaria, and Czechia benefit far more from cloud edge infrastructure, achieving >26% network performance improvements.