Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 877 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
Internet shutdowns around the world since August 2024
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since August 2024
Since August 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
April 2019
413 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar, and South Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir
The mobile internet was suspended in Srinagar to prevent spread of rumours following clash_es and fire in central jail. Two inmates received pellet injuries in security force action on detenues who were protesting against shifting of some of them to outside the valley jails late last night. However, the broadband of BSNL and point-to-point internet service of some private companies were functioning though people complained low speed. Suspension of service has badly hit the students, doctors and other professionals besides journalists, who had to file their reports on fixed internet lines. Airtel service provider informed its customers that as per government instructions, the internet services has been temporarily suspended in Srinagar today.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Regional shutdown
Internet services
Tarn Taran district, Punjab
In Punjab’s Khemkaran sector, a Pakistan's drone was spotted by Indian Army. After detecting it, the security personnel fired at it. A blackout was ordered in the entire village and internet services temporarily stopped. There is no confirmation about whether the drone is shot down or not.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Lassipora area, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir
India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Punjab State
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
March 2019
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet services
Kupwara, Jammu and Kashmir
on 28 March 2019, there was an internet shutdown in parts of India, which aligns with the country’s frequent use of such measures during sensitive periods. Internet blackouts in India are often imposed for reasons such as maintaining public order, preventing communal violence, or curbing cheating during examinations.
India
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- Total Duration 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama and Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
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Service blocking
Facebook
Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
A clash between police and civilian militants took place in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of six (06) militants and a 12-year-old boy. As a precaution, the authorities suspended mobile Internet services in the town of Sopore. This also appears to have led to the suspension of facebook services in Shopian.
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet services
Sopore, Jammu and Kashmir
A clash between police and civilian militants occurred in Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of six (06) militants and a 12-year-old boy. As a precaution, authorities suspended mobile Internet service in Sopore town.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir state
India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar, Budgam, Awantipora and adjoining areas, southern Pulwama district, Parts of Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
The death of a 27-year-old youth in the custody of India’s apex terror investigative agency has prompted massive protests in the Kashmir Valley, with residents clashing with security forces. Local politicians have called it an “unacceptable development” and have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the death. Meanwhile, intense clashes erupted between security forces and residents of Awantipora protesting the death of Rizwan. All commercial establishments remain closed in the area, with the administration indefinitely suspending internet services to avert a flare-up of violence, according to reports.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 1 hour
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