Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 940 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
14
ongoing shutdowns around the world
114
Internet shutdowns around the world since May 2025
15
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since May 2025
Since May 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
25,779 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $242,656,027
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
April 2026
940 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
For the second day, Cloudflare has seen a significant drop in Internet traffic in Sudan between 13:45 and 17:15 local time. This drop corresponds with information shared by the local Internet Service Provider, MTN Sudan, on 13 April that it will suspend its services during this time in accordance with government directives.
Sudan
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 3 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Cloudflare has seen a significant drop in Internet traffic in Sudan between 13:45 and 17:15 local time. This drop corresponds with information shared by the local Internet Service Provider, MTN Sudan, that it will suspend its services during this time in accordance with government directives.
Sudan
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 3 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
There are unconfirmed reports of local authorities ordering mobile Internet services to be suspended in the Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir for 24 hours amid widespread protests.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Broadband, Mobile Internet, VSATs, VPNs
Manipur
The Manipur government 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.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 11 days, 2 hours
March 2026
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Past
National shutdown
Republic of Congo, Congo Brazzaville, faced an Internet shutdown starting from the morning of 15 March 2026, the day the country went to polls in a vote to extend the rule of President Denis Sassou Nguesso.The country faced similar shutdowns in 2021 and 2016 elections.
Congo
- Start
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- Total Duration 2 days, 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Meghalaya
Local authorities ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services in the Garo Hills in Meghalaya following local unrest surrounding a controversial notification barring non-tribal people from contesting the upcoming local elections.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 8 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
Authorities have ordered the suspension of the Internet and the imposition of restrictions in parts of Jammu and Kashmir following widespread protests and security concerns over major international events.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
February 2026
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Ongoing
Service blocking
Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube
Gabon's High Authority for Communication (HAC) has ordered the indefinite suspension of major social media networks to "protect national unity and prevent social conflict" amid local unrest.
Gabon
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 74 days, 17 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Broadband, VPN and VSAT
Manipur
The Home Department of Manipur has ordered the suspension of Internet services from 10 to 15 February in Manipur's Ukhrul District as a 'preventative and precautionary measure' amid local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
January 2026
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