Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 908 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
10
ongoing shutdowns around the world
94
Internet shutdowns around the world since December 2024
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since December 2024
Since December 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
20,679 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,257,391
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for Uganda
January 2021
3 shutdowns
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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