Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 912 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
12
ongoing shutdowns around the world
97
Internet shutdowns around the world since January 2025
15
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since January 2025
Since January 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
23,621 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $84,380,346
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
April 2023
912 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Amhara
Internet services have been suspended in several parts of the Amhara region, amid intense fighting between the Ethiopian National Defense Force (ENDF) and the Fano militia group.
Ethiopia
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- Total Duration 101 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Jharkhand
Internet services were suspended in Jharkhand on 03 April 2023It 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
Social Networking and Instant Messaging
Nalanda District
Internet services were suspended in the Nalanda District on 02 April 2023It 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 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
West Bengals
Internet services were suspended in West Bengal on 02 April 2023.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
Internet
Bihar district
Internet services were suspended in the Sasaram and Nalanda in the Bihar District region on 01 April 2023It 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 2 days
March 2023
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sistan and Baluchestan
Internet connectivity was suspended in the Sistan and Baluchestan regions of Iran on Friday, 31 March. This follows similar shutdowns that have happened each Friday since xxx and reportedly coincide with Friday prayers and protests held at the same time. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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.
Iran
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- Total Duration 3 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Howrah District
Internet services were suspended in West Bengal region on 31 March 2023It 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 62 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet services
Taran district
Internet services were suspended in the districts of Punjab on 23 March 2023It 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 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Punjab
The government of the Punjab region of India suspended mobile Internet and SMS services beginning on March 18 while police pursue a controversial Sikh separatist, leaving over 27 million Indians without access to mobile Internet. The government initially suspended Internet services until Sunday at noon, but subsequently extended the shutdown to first Monday and then Tuesday.
India
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- Total Duration 3 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Islamabad and Rawalpindi
Local authorities ordered Internet Service Providers to suspend mobile data services in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on 18 March as part of actions to quell civil unrest during a planned protest in the region. Internet shutdowns during protests or civil unrest impact citizens' ability 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.
Pakistan
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- Total Duration 1 hour
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