Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 908 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
10
ongoing shutdowns around the world
95
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
20,594 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,214,209
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
February 2023
908 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
India
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- Total Duration 732 days, 20 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in Jaipur on 27 February 2023, from 6:00 to 18:00.
India
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- End
- Total Duration 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
social media platforms
Nuh District
Internet services were suspended in the Nuh District on 26 February 2023.It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in 7 districts, including Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur on 25 and 26 February 2023 from 6:00 to 18:00 each day and only in Jaipur on 27 February 2023 during 6:00 to 18:00.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in 7 districts, including Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur on 25 and 26 February 2023 from 6:00 to 18:00 each day and only in Jaipur on 27 February 2023 during 6:00 to 18:00.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Itanagar Capital Region
Internet services were suspended in the Itanagar Capital region on 17 February 2023. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.
India
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- End
- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet
Jharkhand
Internet services were suspended in Jharkhand on 16 February 2020It was imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact the ability of citizens to get accurate information from government sources when they need it most. It also becomes harder for citizens to contact family members and friends in other parts of the country, or in other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Service blocking
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram
Authorities in Iraq blocked access to several social media and messaging apps during the school exam period in a misguided attempt to curb cheating. The partial shutdown lasted for several days, with access to WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Telegram blocked from 4am - noon. Iraq is just one of several countries that regularly shuts down or restricts Internet access during national school exams. Often used as a method to stop questions from being leaked prior to exams as well as to prevent cheating during exams, these Internet shutdowns block access to for everyone, not just the students taking the exams. Restricting access affects the livelihoods of millions of people by cutting off their access to online businesses, services, and communication methods. Iraq's Ministry of Communications official Facebook page posted the following announcement:
Iraq
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- Total Duration 8 hours
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Past
Service blocking
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram
Authorities in Iraq blocked access to several social media and messaging apps during the school exam period in a misguided attempt to curb cheating. The partial shutdown lasted for several days, with access to WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Telegram blocked from 4am - noon. Iraq is just one of several countries that regularly shuts down or restricts Internet access during national school exams. Often used as a method to stop questions from being leaked prior to exams as well as to prevent cheating during exams, these Internet shutdowns block access to for everyone, not just the students taking the exams. Restricting access affects the livelihoods of millions of people by cutting off their access to online businesses, services, and communication methods. Iraq's Ministry of Communications official Facebook page posted the following announcement:
Iraq
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 8 hours
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Past
Service blocking
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram
Authorities in Iraq blocked access to several social media and messaging apps during the school exam period in a misguided attempt to curb cheating. The partial shutdown lasted for several days, with access to WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Telegram blocked from 4am - noon. Iraq is just one of several countries that regularly shuts down or restricts Internet access during national school exams. Often used as a method to stop questions from being leaked prior to exams as well as to prevent cheating during exams, these Internet shutdowns block access to for everyone, not just the students taking the exams. Restricting access affects the livelihoods of millions of people by cutting off their access to online businesses, services, and communication methods. Iraq's Ministry of Communications official Facebook page posted the following announcement:
Iraq
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- End
- Total Duration 8 hours
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