Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 947 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
104
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
30,367 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
June 2020
947 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
Internet services were suspended in Awantipora on 18 June 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
in Jammu and Kashmir'
Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Shopian
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Shopian district in Jammu Kashmir'
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Shopian district in Jammu Kashmir on 10 June 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 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
India
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- Total Duration 214 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
India
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- Total Duration 30 days
May 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government on 31 May 2020. It affected both mobile and fixed-line Internet. 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
Kulgam
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam region on 30 May 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
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kulgam and Shopian
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam and Shopian districts on 25 May 2020It 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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