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
August 2019
413 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Broadband, Mobile, Landline
Police district of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet, mobile, and landline services were shut down for various lengths of time in Jammu and Kashmir from 5 August 2019 to 5 February 2021 to curb backlash during the state’s special status consideration under Article 370. Landlines were allowed from 18 August 2019. Postpaid mobile services were allowed from 14 October 2019. Broadband services for essential purposes were restored on 15 January 2020. 4G services were restored on 5 February 2021. Overall, the region experienced 213 days of no Internet and 550 days of partial or no connectivity, the longest shutdown in a democratic country at the time. Internet shutdowns during 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. The impact of this shutdown was compounded also by COVID-19 stay-at-home laws. Between August 2019 and July 2020, the economy of Kashmir lost INR 400,000 million and more than 100,000 jobs—mostly in the sectors of handicrafts, tourism, and information technology. Schoolchildren were particularly hampered during this time, as they weren't able to participate in online learning due to the reduced Internet speeds. Global climate change researchers were also impacted, not able to get access to important data from the sensitive Himalayan region.India
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- Total Duration 550 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Sopore town, Jammu and Kashmir
A militant was killed and a soldier injured in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Sopore in this north Kashmir district, official sources said. Mobile internet service has been suspended in Sopore as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours.India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services and mobile Services.
Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
Omar Abdullah, Mehbooba Put Under House Arrest, Internet Services Snapped as Kashmir Remains Tense.India
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- Total Duration 175 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Several persons were injured when security forces fired pellets, burst teargas shells and resorted to lathicharge to disperse demonstrators who were trying to disrupt Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) against militants in south Kashmir district of Shopian. A soldier was martyred and another was injured in the encounter with militants which was going on when the reports last came in. Internet mobile service has been suspended in Shopian as a precautionary measure to prevent rumoursIndia
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July 2019
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Tral sub-district, Pulwama district, Jammu and kashmir
A complete shutdown was observed in Tral township of Pulwama district against the killing of a local Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant.India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Two militants were killed by security forces in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said. The internet service has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours in Shopian, where reports of clashes from some areas were reported.India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 1 hour
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Asansol city, West Bengal state
Tension prevailed in Hirapur area near here after a Muslim hawker was allegedly beaten up and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans, following which authorities have suspended internet services and stepped up security.India
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- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Anantnag district, parts of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
A policeman guarding a National Conference (NC) leader was killed when suspected militants opened fire in Hillar area of Anantnag district. Mobile internet services have been suspended in parts of south Kashmir.India
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- Total Duration 11 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Udaipur city, Rajasthan
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore village, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir state
An exchange of fire took place after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) at a village in Sopore sub-division of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Authorities suspended the Internet service in Sopore and closed the educational institutions.India
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- Total Duration 20 hours
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