Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 940 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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- Europe
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Ongoing
14
ongoing shutdowns around the world
113
Internet shutdowns around the world since May 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since May 2025
Since May 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
26,130 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $247,006,615
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
April 2026
438 shutdowns
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Ongoing
Regional shutdown
Broadband, Mobile Internet, VSATs, VPNs
Manipur
The Manipur government has ordered the suspension of broadband and mobile Internet, mobile data services, VSATs, and VPNs in five districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—for three days following local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 11 days, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
There are unconfirmed reports that local authorities have ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services in Assam's Chirang and Kokrajhar districts due to violence in Runikhat.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 3 days, 19 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
There are unconfirmed reports of local authorities ordering mobile Internet services to be suspended in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for 24 hours amid widespread protests.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Broadband, Mobile Internet, VSATs, VPNs
Manipur
The Manipur government ordered the suspension of broadband and mobile Internet, mobile data services, VSATs, and VPNs in five districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—for three days following local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 11 days, 2 hours
March 2026
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Meghalaya
Local authorities ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services in the Garo Hills in Meghalaya following local unrest surrounding a controversial notification barring non-tribal people from contesting the upcoming local elections.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 8 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
Authorities have ordered the suspension of the Internet and the imposition of restrictions in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following widespread protests and security concerns over major international events.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
February 2026
January 2026
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services from 29 to 30 January in three areas of Kishtwar district — Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo, in the 'interest of sovereignty and integrity of India,' amid local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 23 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Assam
The Assam government has suspended mobile Internet services across Kokrajhar district as part of measures to control local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days, 3 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Odisha
Odisha’s Sundargarh administration ordered a 24-hour suspension of Internet services in the town following local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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