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While significant progress has been made in measuring the health and availability of the Internet, there are many challenges that continue to impact our resolution, particularly at a local level.

Four governments have ordered an Internet shutdown or suspended Internet services during or following elections in 2024. Will Venezuela make it five?

Having a more resilient Internet indicates higher reliability and trust in the network, all of which are attractive to local and foreign customers and investors.

According to a new report, Iran's restrictive Internet policies and regulatory framework, coupled with international sanctions imposed on Iranian web services, negatively affect Internet quality, cost, and reliability, compromising Iran's digital economy.

[UPDATE: Internet connectivity appears to have returned to normal levels by 01:00 UTC on 26 June 2024.]

The Communications Authority of Kenya has released a statement saying they will not shut down the Internet in reaction to national protests against the government's plan to increase taxes.

Study shows how authoritarian governments exert considerable control over infrastructure at home and abroad through governmentally-owned ISPs.

It is time to move on from the belief that a recognition of Internet access as a human right will result in a reduction of state-sanctioned Internet shutdowns

Digital sovereignty policies can adversely affect how the Internet works and our ability to make use of the Internet.

Iraq plans to shutdown the Internet during upcoming exams.

Last Sunday marked the 600th day of ongoing mobile Internet outages and service-blocking events, resulting in more than USD $720 million in Gross Domestic Product losses and 10,000 jobs.

In 2023, exam-related shutdowns accounted for nearly half of all shutdowns Pulse tracked globally for the year.