Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 843 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
10
ongoing shutdowns around the world
109
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2024
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2024
Since June 2024, the world’s population has lost a total of
28,030 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $397,167,865
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
January 2022
843 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities have extended orders for Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir from 15 to 17 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in Arunachal Pradesh's capital, Itanagar, from 13 to 15 January to prevent the occurrence of "serious law and order problems” during a proposed protest against the local government. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities have extended orders for Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir from 12 to 14 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities have extended orders for Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir from 12 to 14 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir from 9 to 11 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir from 9 to 10 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 20 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district of Jammu and Kashmir from 9 to 11 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district from 6 to 8 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- End
- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district from 6 to 8 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in several areas of the Srinagar district from 6 to 8 January as part of wider actions to quell civil unrest in the region. These orders follow similar orders in the district over the past month. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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 other countries.India
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- Total Duration 6 hours
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