Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 920 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
103
Internet shutdowns around the world since January 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since January 2025
Since January 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
22,589 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $103,025,675
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for Uganda
January 2026
5 shutdowns
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Ongoing
National shutdown
Mobile Internet, Broadband
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered the social media platforms to be blocked to safeguard against misuse that could threaten public order following the national elections on 15 January 2026.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 9 days, 22 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Mobile Internet, Broadband
On 13 January 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered the temporary suspension of Internet access during the election period. General elections are scheduled to be held in Uganda on 15 January 2026 to elect the President and the Parliament.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 days, 5 hours
January 2021
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Past
Service blocking
Facebook Messenger, Google Play Store, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp
In January 2021, authorities announced that access to social media platforms would be restricted before election day, cutting access for over 45 million citizens.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 14 hours
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Past
National shutdown
In January 2021, authorities ordered a total shutdown of the Internet in Uganda during the general elections. After announcing that access to social media platforms would be restricted, a full shutdown was implemented at 7pm on the evening before election day, cutting access for over 45 million citizens.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 days, 15 hours
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Past
Service blocking
Facebook Messenger, Google Play Store, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp
In January 2021, authorities announced that access to social media platforms would be restricted before election day, cutting access for over 45 million citizens.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 15 hours