Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 923 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 March 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since March 2025
Since March 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
17,570 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $148,769,907
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
August 2023
923 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 3 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kurdistan
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kurdistan
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kurdistan
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Punch, Jammu and Kashmir
Authorities ordered for mobile Internet services to be briefly suspended in the division of Punch, Jammu and Kashmir.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kurdistan
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Service blocking
Telegram
Government of Iraq banned Telegram, an instant messaging service, on Iraq networks from the 5 August 2023. The Ministry of Telecommunication in the country issued a statement that upper authorities connected to national security mandated blocking access to the service. The blocking is apparent on all Iraqi networks except AS206206 – Kurdistan Net Company for Computer and Internet Ltd. On August 14, the government stated that they have reached an agreement where the company complied to the government requests, Telegram access to the service was restored as a result.
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 10 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile, fixed
Amhara
On 3 August 2023, Ethiopian authorities ordered network operators servicing the Amhara region in the country's North East to suspend mobile Internet services, fixed line Internet, and access to social media and communications platforms, including WhatsApp, Facebook, and X (formerly Twitter). Although no explanation was given these orders came amid escalating conflict between federal military forces and members of the Amhara Fano fighters. It is the second time in 2023 that the people of Amhara region have specifically been subjected to Internet disruptions. The Amhara region is the second largest in Ethiopia, home to around 40 million people. [Update] As of 14 July 2024, mobile Internet services had reportedly been restored in 19 cities across Ethiopia’s Amhara region. However, residents report that connection speeds remain slow and inconsistent.
Ethiopia
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 346 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Alwar and Bharatpur, Rajasthan
On 1 August, local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile Internet services in areas of Bharatpur and Alwar districts in Rajasthan for 24 hours. This was later extended until the morning of 3 August. Both Alwar and Bharatpur share a border with Nuh district in Haryana where communal violence erupted on 31 July and also resulted in Internet shutdowns.
India
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- End
- Total Duration 2 days
July 2023
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