Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 940 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
14
ongoing shutdowns around the world
113
Internet shutdowns around the world since May 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since May 2025
Since May 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
26,156 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $247,006,615
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
Shutdowns for India
October 2025
438 shutdowns
September 2025
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet, Public WiFi
Ladakh
The Indian Ministry of Home Affairs ordered mobile Internet services and public WiFi to be suspended in the Leh district of Ladakh as a precautionary measure during local protests following the arrest of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
SMS, Mobile Internet, Broadband
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh authorities ordered SMS, mobile Internet services, and broadband services, including FTTH, ADSL, DSL, and wireless, to be suspended in the Bareilly district amid local conflict.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
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.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 23 hours
August 2025
July 2025
June 2025
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Past
Regional shutdown
Odisha
Local authorities ordered Internet services to be suspended in Odisha’s Bhadrak district for 24 hours following local unrest. These orders were then extended for 12 hours, ending on 13 June at 18:00.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Manipur
Local authorities have ordered Internet service providers to suspend Internet and mobile data services, including VSAT and VPN services, in five districts in Manipur for five days, amid the current conflict.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
May 2025
April 2025
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