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
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
20,818 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,300,572
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
October 2020
908 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in Awantipora the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 October 2020. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions 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 other countries.
India
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Past
Service blocking
Blocking of Google Products in Tanzania on October 27, 2020. 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.
Tanzania
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- Total Duration 11 days
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Past
National shutdown
Internet access across Guinea was reportedly disrupted on 23 October following the announcement of presidential elections.
Guinea
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- Total Duration 4 days, 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Pulwama district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 20 October 2020. 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
Regional shutdown
'Shopian district
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Badgam in Jammu and Kashmir
Mobile Internet service was suspended in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on 16 October 2020 following a gunfight in Chadoora area. 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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Past
Regional shutdown
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media
Bharatpur
The administration has suspened 2G/3G/4G data internet services, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media (except voice calls) in the wake of Gujjar Mahapanchayat on 16 October 2020. 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
Regional shutdown
Hadramawt Valley
Yemen
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- Total Duration 1 hour
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 14 October 2020.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 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Pulwama on 10 October 2020.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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