Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Assam
The Assam government has suspended mobile Internet services across Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts as part of measures to control local unrest.
- Total Duration 4 days, 17 hours
India
- Population
- 1,450,935,791
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Partly Free
Local impact
The order was issued by Biswajit Pegu, Commissioner and Secretary to the Government of Assam, Home and Political Department, under the provisions of the Indian Telegraph Act and related emergency rules to prevent the spread of rumours, inflammatory messages, and misinformation on social media that could further aggravate tensions.
The suspension applies to all mobile data services with no set end date or time.
Voice calls and fixed-line broadband services will continue to function, ensuring essential communication remains unaffected.
[Update]
There are reports that the Political Department of the Government of Assam ordered the restoration of mobile Internet and data services in Karbi Anglong and West Karbi Anglong districts from 28 December 2025 at 8:00 local time.
Related documentation
The Government of Assam issued the orders on 23 December 2025 with no set end date.
Other supporting information
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