Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 919 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
12
ongoing shutdowns around the world
103
Internet shutdowns around the world since January 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since January 2025
Since January 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
21,992 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $97,872,382
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
July 2020
919 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Sopore on 12 July 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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
National shutdown
'Facebook
Social media restricted in Mali amid protests against president on 10 July 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.
Mali
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Pulwama
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 31 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Shopian and Kulgam district
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 31 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Baramulla
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration -87 days
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Past
Service blocking
Telegram, Facebook messenger, Viber, Line, Tango, WhatsApp, and IMO
Jordan
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 22 days
June 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Anantnag district
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 June 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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 June 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 in other countries.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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