Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 940 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
14
ongoing shutdowns around the world
112
Internet shutdowns around the world since May 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since May 2025
Since May 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
26,927 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $255,707,790
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for Russia
May 2025
5 shutdowns
February 2022
August 2019
March 2019
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobiles Internet and Ethernet services
Ingushetia
During the period from March 26 to April 1, 2019, there was no concrete evidence of an internet shutdown specifically within Russia during this timeframe based on the sources reviewed. However, discussions about internet control in Russia during this era often focus on its broader strategies to monitor and restrict internet access. The introduction of the “sovereign internet” law in 2019 allowed the Russian government to centralize control over internet infrastructure, enabling it to block content and reroute traffic when deemed necessary for national security. These measures facilitated potential disruptions or targeted restrictions under various circumstances, including protests or events of political dissent.
Russia
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- Total Duration 6 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Ingushetia
Russia
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- Total Duration 0 minutes