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
20,964 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,343,753
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
September 2020
908 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Minsk
Belarus
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam
'Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 30 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam and Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
August 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Srinagar
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 August 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 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
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 29 August 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 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
Regional shutdown
Shopian
Internet services were suspended in Shopian district on 28 August 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 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Minsk
Belarus
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- Total Duration 1 hour
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 9 days
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