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Pulse tracked seven election-related Internet shutdowns in 2024, the most we've ever tracked.

Pakistan authorities have blocked free VPN services, requiring Internet users to register to use select paid services.

Internet resilience is usually considered from a technical point of view, with little consideration given to social implications that impact connectivity decisions.

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

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.

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.

With the two largest populations in the world, India and China are also boasting the most IPv6 users in the world.