Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 872 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
11
ongoing shutdowns around the world
119
Internet shutdowns around the world since July 2024
16
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since July 2024
Since July 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
30,526 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $316,472,910
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
October 2020
413 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Shopian district
India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Badgam in Jammu and Kashmir
Mobile Internet service was suspended in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on 16 October 2020 following a gunfight in Chadoora area. 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
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media
Bharatpur
The administration has suspened 2G/3G/4G data internet services, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media (except voice calls) in the wake of Gujjar Mahapanchayat on 16 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 14 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Pulwama on 10 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kulgam on 10 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
September 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Samboora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district
Internet services were suspended in the Samboora area of Awantipora in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on 27 September 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
Udaipur
'Banswara
Internet suspended, section 144 imposed in four Rajasthan districts after violent protests on 25 September 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 18 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
Budgam district
Internet services were suspended in the Budgam district on 21 September 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 1 day
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