Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 838 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
9
ongoing shutdowns around the world
130
Internet shutdowns around the world since May 2024
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since May 2024
Since May 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
26,843 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $338,583,922
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for Pakistan
November 2024
17 shutdowns
July 2024
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Past
Regional shutdown
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Punjab
Data and reports show that mobile Internet has been shut down in parts of Pakistan's Punjab region during the religious festival of Muharram. Media reports state that mobile services include not only mobile Internet but network calls and SMS texts with a focus in specific areas along procession routes and venues hosting religious gatherings (majalis). These events follow the Punjab government's request to suspended mobile Internet services and popular social media services from 13 to 17 July. Reports suggest that mobile Internet services were already partially suspended on Sunday 14 July in certain areas of Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Jhang, Bahawalpur, and Bahawalnagar.Pakistan
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- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Balochistan
Local authorities in Pakistan's Balochistan province ordered that mobile Internet and cellphone services in parts of the province be suspended from 14 to 17 July during the religious festival of Muharram. A spokesperson for the Balochistan Home Ministry said that the suspension will affect Quetta, Kachhi, Jhal Magsi, Jaffarabad, and Usta Muhammad. Similar directives have been issued in Pakistan's Punjab province, where mobile Internet services and popular social media services have been partially suspended.Pakistan
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- Total Duration 3 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Punjab
The Punjab provincial government has ordered mobile Internet and phone services to be suspended on 13 July from 15:00 to 23:00 local time in the areas of Lahore Airport, Walled City, Shadra, Barki/Hadyara, and Nawab Town. The order was made to control law and order in the province on the arrival of ex-Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.Pakistan
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- Total Duration 8 hours
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