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Nepal's Internet users are experiencing disrupted Internet connectivity and access to web services.

A Pulse Research Fellow has developed a new Internet shutdown tracking system that retrieves open-source, API data from several sources to provide higher resolution of Internet traffic measurements, including during anomalies.

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

In Iran, Internet-based sanctions are blocking access to critical cloud services and Internet technologies that significantly improve speed, security, and performance.

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

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.

New technique allows researchers to measure Internet censorship in overlooked countries without needing local volunteers or vantage points.

How does Ethiopia's recently-ended 158-day service-blocking shutdown compare to others ordered by governments around the world?