National shutdown
Mobile data
Reports suggest that the military has ordered mobile Internet connectivity restricted from 1:00 to 9:00 local time. These follow previous orders by the military since its coup in January 2021, to restrict Internet access and block social media sites.
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.
- Total Duration 76 days, 8 hours
Myanmar
- Population
- 54,133,798
- UN Classification
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- Least Developed Country
Freedom House rates Internet freedom as Not Free
Local impact
Reports suggest that the military has ordered mobile Internet connectivity restricted from 1:00 to 9:00 local time. These follow previous orders by the military since its coup in January 2021, to restrict Internet access and block social media sites.
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.
Other supporting information
In addition to nightly shutdowns, authorities in Myanmar ordered mobile networks to stop their network; this effect was reflected in lower Internet traffic to Google services, as apparent in the following graphs.
Google Transparency Report
CAIDA's IODA Connectivity report shows how this is not a service-blocking event but a restriction of Internet services, as per the drops in BGP visibility which is an indication of Internet connectivity.
Social media
https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/gsma-calls-on-myanmar-to-restore-internet-access
Media coverage
https://www.mobileworldlive.com/featured-content/top-three/gsma-calls-on-myanmar-to-restore-internet-access