Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 908 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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Ongoing
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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
21,599 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $74,538,070
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
January 2019
908 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
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Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
On 23 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Baramulla, North Kashmir as a "precautionary measure" following gunfight between the militants and the government forces in the district. 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
Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
On 22 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Shopian, South Kashmir to maintain law and order following a gunfight in Heff Shirmal area of the district. 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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Service blocking
Twitter, Instagram
Venezuela
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Regional shutdown
Pulwama and Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
On 21 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in Budgam and Pulwama districts as a “precautionary measure” to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. Reports as to the length of the shut down vary from 24 to 48 hours. 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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National shutdown
The shutdown cut off citizens’ access to mobile money, which the government uses to pay public workers, including teachers. Some government workers said they can no longer pay for public transportation and basic provisions.
Zimbabwe
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- Total Duration 9 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag, Kulgam, and Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
On 12 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in Katapora village of Yaripora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. This is the fourth shutdown in South Kasmir in the last fortnight. 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, 11 hours
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Regional shutdown
State of Tripura
On 9 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district Tripura, to maintain law and order following protests against a citizenship bill. The original order was for 48 hours but reports suggest it was lengthened to over 80 hours. 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 4 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir
On 8 January, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend Internet services in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir to maintain law and order following the killing of a militant in a brief shootout in Chowduribagh area of Litter. This is the third shutdown the district has experienced in the last week. 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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National shutdown
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp
Gabon’s government reportedly shut down the Internet and broadcasting services following a coup attempt by the army against President Ali Bongo. Internet traffic in Gabon fell sharply at around 8:00 a.m. local time, according to research by Internet Without Borders, indicating the start of the outage. The government has not publicly acknowledged the blackout.
Gabon
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Regional shutdown
Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir
On 5 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend Internet services in South Kashmir’s Pulwama district for 'precautionary measures' following an encounter between the government forces and militants at Aripal Tral area of Pulwama district. This was the second shutdown in the region in the past three days. 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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