Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 920 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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- Europe
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Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
102
Internet shutdowns around the world since February 2025
13
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since February 2025
Since February 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
23,622 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $114,424,303
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
December 2020
430 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in South Kashmir districts on 18 December 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 15 December 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in South Kashmir districts on 13 December 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 12 December 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 11 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
November 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 30 November 2020. It is believed to have been imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order. 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.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 28 November 2020. It is believed to be imposed under Section 144 of the Indian Penal Code, which allows the government to impose curfews and other restrictions in order to maintain public order.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.
India
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Pulwama on 19 November 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kupwara district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kupwara district on 13 November 2020. 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.
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
All districts from Jammu and Kashmir
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in all districts from Jammu and Kashmir on 12 November 2020.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.
India
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- Total Duration 14 days
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