Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 941 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
14
ongoing shutdowns around the world
112
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
28,260 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $268,759,552
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
March 2023
941 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
Mobile Internet
Mobile Internet services were suspended in Mauritania on 6 March. The Minister of Equipment and Transport, El Nani Ould Ashrouga, was quoted on 9 March following a cabinet meeting that mobile Internet was suspended as part of measures to recapture four prisoners who had escaped central prison in Nouakchott, capital of Mauritania on 6 March. “Security trumps everything, and the Internet was cut on mobile networks only for that very reason,” said El Nani Ould Ashrouga. “This service will be restored whenever possible." While fixed Internet services remained working, mobile Internet is the primary mode for Mauritanian Internet users. 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.
Mauritania
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- Total Duration 6 days, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Jhunjhunu-Nawalgarh
Internet services were suspended in Nawalgarh city of Jhunjhunu for 12 hours on 6 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
February 2023
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Past
National shutdown
India
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- Total Duration 732 days, 20 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kiphire
Internet services were suspended in the Kiphire region on 28 February 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 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in Jaipur on 27 February 2023, from 6:00 to 18:00.
India
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- Total Duration 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
social media platforms
Nuh District
Internet services were suspended in the Nuh District on 26 February 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 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in 7 districts, including Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur on 25 and 26 February 2023 from 6:00 to 18:00 each day and only in Jaipur on 27 February 2023 during 6:00 to 18:00.
India
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- Total Duration 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile Internet
Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur
Rajasthan State Service Selection Board has requested the Government of Rajasthan to suspend mobile Internet services in 7 districts, including Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, and Udaipur on 25 and 26 February 2023 from 6:00 to 18:00 each day and only in Jaipur on 27 February 2023 during 6:00 to 18:00.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Itanagar Capital Region
Internet services were suspended in the Itanagar Capital region on 17 February 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 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet
Jharkhand
Internet services were suspended in Jharkhand on 16 February 2020It was 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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