Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 846 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
9
ongoing shutdowns around the world
118
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
26,483 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $330,273,195
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
May 2020
846 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Chandannagar and Serampore subdivision of Hoogly on 12 May 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 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Kupwara
India
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- Total Duration 0 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'District of Ramban
India
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- Total Duration 0 hours
April 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district on 28 April 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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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 April 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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- Total Duration 0 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
Kulgam
Internet services were suspended in Kulgam in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 April 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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- Total Duration 0 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam district and Awantipora
Internet services were suspended in Kulgam district and Awantipora on 25 April 2020It 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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- Total Duration 0 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir
Suspension of Internet services due to Public Safety issues in Shopian and Anantnag in Jammu and Kashmir on 21 April 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
'Kulgam
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kulgam on 11 April 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 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir'
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kupwara district in Jammu and Kashmir on 10 April 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 hours
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