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The Internet Stays on in Kenya
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.
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Mapping How Autocrats Retain Control Over Internet Infrastructure
Study shows how authoritarian governments exert considerable control over infrastructure at home and abroad through governmentally-owned ISPs.
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A Human Right to the Internet Hasn’t Stopped Internet Shutdowns. It’s Time to Take it to Court
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
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How Isolated is the Russian Internet? Consequences of the war in Ukraine.
Digital sovereignty policies can adversely affect how the Internet works and our ability to make use of the Internet.
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Iraq to Shutdown Internet During 2024 Exam Period
Iraq plans to shutdown the Internet during upcoming exams.
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Iran is Losing More than USD $1M GDP Daily from Blocking Internet and VPN Services
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.
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Stop Exam-related Internet Shutdowns in 2024
In 2023, exam-related shutdowns accounted for nearly half of all shutdowns Pulse tracked globally for the year.
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Tracking Internet Shutdowns in 2024, Q1
Pulse has recorded 22 intentional Internet shutdown events so far in 2024 that have affected Internet users across 12 countries.
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App Servers not ISPs are Blocking App Usage in India
Researchers show that app blocking in India is not performed by Internet Service Providers but by the app servers.
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Afghanistan: Developing and Maintaining Internet Resilience in the Face of Conflict
Afghanistan and other war-torn countries have shown that conflict doesn't need to stifle the progress of a country's Internet.
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Fighting Back Against Internet Shutdowns in Zimbabwe
Survey shows more support and investment needed to prepare civil society groups for Internet shutdowns in Zimbabwe.
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Pakistan Elections 2024: The Unexpected Cost of Mobile Service Disruptions
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.
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