Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 919 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
12
ongoing shutdowns around the world
103
Internet shutdowns around the world since January 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since January 2025
Since January 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
21,809 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $95,277,876
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
April 2023
919 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile, fiber
Manipur State
On 28 April, Section 144 was enforced, coupled with a five-day suspension of Internet services in Churachandpur, India. After violence erupted in the northeast Indian state of Manipur on 3 May, the Indian government deployed the army and ordered an Internet shutdown across eight districts. The Indian government has issued multiple extensions continuing the Internet shutdown. On 25 July, the Indian government partially lifted the shutdown when they indicated that fixed broadband connections could be resumed if they complied with strict requirements around static IP addresses for tracking, blocking VPNs, and more. Mobile Internet access continues to be blocked. On 23 September, the Manipur Chief Minister announced that Internet services will be restored from that day onwards, as reported by India Today.
India
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- Total Duration 148 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
West Bengal
Internet services were suspended in West Bengal on 27 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 3 days
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Past
National shutdown
Internet services in Chad were disrupted in what seems to be a knock on effect caused by disruptions in Sudan as the deadly conflict there escalates. The outage was caused by the breakdown of infrastructure linking Chad with Sudan and Cameroon.
Chad
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- Total Duration 1 day, 16 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
internet services
Rajasthan’s Bharatpur district
Internet services were suspended in Bharatpur on 22 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
National shutdown
Sudan has experienced multiple Internet interruptions as fighting between the army and paramilitary forces intensified in Khartoom and beyond. According to Reuters, Sudanese provider MTN was ordered to shutdown the Internet on 16 April but connectivity was restored shortly after. After several days of disruptions, the country was completely disconnected from the global Internet by 23 April 2023. Because much of Chad's upstream connectivity is provided by Sudatel through SudaChad, Chad is also experiencing Internet disruption as a knock on effect.
Sudan
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- Total Duration 5 days, 16 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Prayagraj district
Internet services were suspended in Prayagraj district on 15 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
internet service
Sambalpur district
Internet services were suspended in Sambalpur District on 13 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
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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