Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 908 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
94
Internet shutdowns around the world since December 2024
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since December 2024
Since December 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
21,689 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,559,660
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
December 2020
421 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 25 December 2020 It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions to maintain public order. 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 other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in South Kashmir districts on 18 December 2020.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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 15 December 2020.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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in South Kashmir districts on 13 December 2020.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
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 12 December 2020.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 11 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
November 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 November 2020. It is believed to have been imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order. 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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 28 November 2020. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.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 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Pulwama on 19 November 2020.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
Kupwara district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kupwara district on 13 November 2020. 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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