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
30,364 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $316,450,008
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
June 2020
413 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
Internet services were suspended in Awantipora on 18 June 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
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Shopian district in Jammu Kashmir'
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Shopian district in Jammu Kashmir on 10 June 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
India
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- Total Duration 30 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
India
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- Total Duration 214 days
May 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government on 31 May 2020. It affected both mobile and fixed-line Internet. 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
Kulgam
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam region on 30 May 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 in other countries.
India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam and Shopian
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam and Shopian districts on 25 May 2020It 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 19 May 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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