Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 873 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
November 2020
413 shutdowns
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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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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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Regional shutdown
All districts from Jammu and Kashmir
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in all districts from Jammu and Kashmir on 12 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 14 days
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Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Shopian
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Jammu and Kashmir on 10 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
Awantipora
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama district
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Arunachal Pradesh
India
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October 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Karauli
Bharatpur
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Bharatpur on 30 October 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 5 days
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Regional shutdown
Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in Awantipora the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 October 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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Regional shutdown
'Pulwama district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 20 October 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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