Ongoing

Regional shutdown

Broadband, Mobile Internet, VSATs, VPNs

Manipur

The Manipur government has ordered the suspension of broadband and mobile Internet, mobile data services, VSATs, and VPNs in five districts—Imphal West, Imphal East, Thoubal, Kakching, and Bishnupur—for three days following local unrest.

  • Total Duration 4 days, 3 hours

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Local impact

This is the second time this month that the Internet has been suspended in the five districts, following an 11-day shutdown from 7 to 18 April.

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The Government of Manipur Secretariat, Home Department, ordered that Internet and mobile data services, including broadband, VSATs, and VPN services, be suspended under Rule 3 of the Temporary Suspension of Telecommunication Services Rules 2024.

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Other supporting information

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

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Shutdown history

  • 29 shutdowns in the last 12 months
  • 438 shutdowns since 2018
  • 92,083 shutdown hours since 2018

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