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
23,880 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $87,204,222
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
January 2021
912 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
In January 2021, authorities ordered a total shutdown of the Internet in Uganda during the general elections. After announcing that access to social media platforms would be restricted, a full shutdown was implemented at 7pm on the evening before election day, cutting access for over 45 million citizens.
Uganda
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- End
- Total Duration 4 days, 15 hours
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Past
Service blocking
Facebook Messenger, Google Play Store, Telegram, Twitter, YouTube, and WhatsApp
In January 2021, authorities announced that access to social media platforms would be restricted before election day, cutting access for over 45 million citizens.
Uganda
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- Total Duration 1 day, 15 hours
December 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile
Shopian and Pulwama districts
Internet services were suspended in Shopian and Pulwama districts in Indian on 30 December 2020. It is believed to have been 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 6 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in the Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir on 25 December 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
Pulwama
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in South Kashmir districts on 18 December 2020.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
Anantnag
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 15 December 2020.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
South Kashmir districts
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in South Kashmir districts on 13 December 2020.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
Anantnag
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Anantnag district on 12 December 2020.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 11 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
November 2020
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