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
May 2020
413 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Kulgam
India
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- End
- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Badgam
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly on 12 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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
All districts from Jammu and Kashmir but for Ganderbal and Udhampur G
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in all districts from Jammu and Kashmir but for Ganderbal and Udhampur on 12 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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 15 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Kupwara
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'District of Ramban
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 0 minutes
April 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district on 28 April 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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 April 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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- End
- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
Kulgam
Internet services were suspended in Kulgam in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 April 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 0 minutes
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