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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.

Pulse has recorded 22 intentional Internet shutdown events so far in 2024 that have affected Internet users across 12 countries.

Researchers show that app blocking in India is not performed by Internet Service Providers but by the app servers.

Afghanistan and other war-torn countries have shown that conflict doesn't need to stifle the progress of a country's Internet.

Survey shows more support and investment needed to prepare civil society groups for Internet shutdowns in Zimbabwe.

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.

There have been reports of mobile and Internet disruptions across multiple service providers.

For three years, the government of Myanmar has blocked specific online services, resulting in a loss of almost USD $232 million in GDP.

As of the end of 2023, governments and other actors across 18 countries intentionally disrupted Internet connectivity or blocked access to specific Internet services for their citizens.

It’s been three months since the conflict in the Gaza Strip has impacted Internet access for its occupants, with periods of complete telecommunication blackouts.