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Regional shutdown

Mobile Internet, Broadband

Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu and Kashmir authorities ordered mobile Internet services and private WiFi, including fiber broadband, to be suspended in the Doda and Kishtwar districts as a precautionary measure during local protests.

  • Total Duration 1 day, 23 hours

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Local impact

The Internet suspension covered all mobile networks from 2G to 5G and was effective on Wednesday, 10 September, from 00:01 a.m. to 23:59 p.m. It was later extended until Thursday, 11 September 23:59 p.m.

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Screenshot of shutdown order for Doda
Screenshot of shutdown order for Doda
Screenshot of shutdown order for Kishtwar

Other supporting information

It’s difficult to measure the effect of local/regional Internet shutdowns, as most measurements are done at a country level. Learn more

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