Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 920 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
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
23,689 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
February 2020
430 shutdowns
January 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Jabalpur
Internet services were reported down in Jabalpur on 31 January 2020 in anticipation of protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019. 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
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district on 27 January 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 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 other countries.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
Internet services were suspended in the Jammu and Kashmir region on 25 January 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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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
but for Ganderbal and Udhampur'
'All districts of Jammu and Kashmir
India
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- Total Duration 285 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Hyderabad in the state of Andhra Pradesh
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Amdanga and Deganga
Duttapukur
India
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- Total Duration 4 days
December 2019
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