Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
March 2019
951 shutdowns
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Regional shutdown
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir state
India
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Mobile Internet Services
Srinagar, Budgam, Awantipora and adjoining areas, southern Pulwama district, Parts of Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir
The death of a 27-year-old youth in the custody of India’s apex terror investigative agency has prompted massive protests in the Kashmir Valley, with residents clashing with security forces. Local politicians have called it an “unacceptable development” and have demanded a thorough investigation into the cause of the death. Meanwhile, intense clashes erupted between security forces and residents of Awantipora protesting the death of Rizwan. All commercial establishments remain closed in the area, with the administration indefinitely suspending internet services to avert a flare-up of violence, according to reports.
India
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Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir
India
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Internet Services
Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir
In the backdrop of a brief shootout at Kujar Yaripora village of south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, mobile internet services have been suspended in the district for “precautionary measures”.
India
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Ingushetia
Russia
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Hajjour regions
Yemen
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Tral, Jammu and Kashmir
India
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Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Service
Handwara, Jammu and Kashmir
The mobile internet service in Handwara has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent spread of rumours after militant killed in kupwara in north Kashmir encounter operation on.
India
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Mir Mohalla, Jammu and Kashmir
India
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Internet Services
Srinagar, Islamabad, Shopian, Pulwama and Kulgam districts of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
The suspension of Internet services in Srinagar and other parts of Kashmir was decided as a “preventive” measure following the Home Ministry's ban on the Jama'at-e-Islami (JeI) group and the restrictions imposed in certain areas of Kashmir. The aim was to reduce the risk of unrest and maintain law and order following the announcement of the ban and the implementation of restrictions in areas such as Srinagar, Anantnag and other districts of South Kashmir.
India
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