Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 872 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
ongoing shutdowns around the world
Internet shutdowns around the world since July 2024
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since July 2024
Since July 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
March 2021
413 shutdowns
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
District of Shopian, in Jammu and Kashmir
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Shopian from 13 March 2021 (21:00 local time) to 15 March 2021 (21:00 local time) to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
Anantnag
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Anantnag from 10 March 2021 (16:10 local time) to 11 March 2021 (14:30 local time) to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. This is the third shutdown in the Anantnag region in just over a month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 20 hours
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
Bhainsa, in Andhra Pradesh
Authorities suspended Internet services in Bhainsa town in the district of Andhra Pradesh on 8 March 2021 to maintain law and order following civil unrest. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag and Kulgam districts
India
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February 2021
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile
District Anantnag
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Anantnag on 24 February 2021 (between 10:30 to 16:10 local time) to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. This was the second time the Internet has been suspended in the region in a month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 5 hours
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
District of Shopian, in Jammu and Kashmir
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Shopian from 18 February 2022 (23:40 local time) to 19 February 2021 (21:15 local time) to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 21 hours
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
South Kashmir (Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, Awantipora)
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of South Kashmir, including Anantnag, Shopian, Pulwama, and Awantipora, on 5 February 2021 (between 00:01 to 20:00 local time) to maintain law and order during Kashmir Solidarity Day that was observed in neighboring Pakistan. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 19 hours
January 2021
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Regional shutdown
Mobile
District of Pulwama
Authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Pulwama from 29 January 2021 (20:00 local time) to 31 January 2021 (20:25 local time) to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
NCT of Delhi
Impact on court hearings: https://twitter.com/LiveLawIndia/status/1354298899867947009India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 5 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile, Twitter
National Capital Territory of Dehli, and Western Uttar Pradesh / Ghazipur border site with Delhi
India
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- Total Duration 11 days
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