Governments increasingly turn to DNS-level blocking interventions because they’re easy to implement.
Shutting down the Internet during conflict and tension jeopardizes people’s safety and access to information.
Iraqi officials today ordered the first Internet shutdown for 2025 as national school exams start.
The increasing misuse of Internet shutdown powers highlights the urgent need for stricter enforcement of legal safeguards.
International sanctions targeting Iran’s technological sector restrict Iran’s participation in the global economy, hinder innovation, and obstruct its technological infrastructure.
Internet access should not be weaponized or restricted during emergencies—it should be a relief, coordination, and rebuilding tool.
See how the Internet shutdown events following the 2025 Mozambique general election played out.
Pulse tracked seven election-related Internet shutdowns in 2024, the most we’ve ever tracked.
The broader implications of Internet shutdowns and service blocking in India go beyond isolated incidents in specific regions.
