The 10-hour Internet shutdown event in Pakistan on 8 February 2024 serves as a reminder of the critical role that the Internet plays in daily life.
A minor technical slip-up by Australia’s second-largest operator causes one-third of Australians to lose Internet and mobile connectivity.
For many, apps are the only way they access the Internet, which makes selective app banning as bad as full-scale Internet shutdowns.
Any network or routes disappearing from the global routing table portrays a grave picture because these are not just networks or IP addresses.