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
23,896 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $88,616,160
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
November 2020
912 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Tigray
The Ethiopian government restricted telephone and internet services to the troubled Tigray region, in response to an ambush on the military on 3 November 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.
Ethiopia
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- Total Duration 2 days, 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama district
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Arunachal Pradesh
India
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
October 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Karauli
Bharatpur
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Bharatpur on 30 October 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 5 days
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Past
Service blocking
Blocking of Google Products in Tanzania on October 27, 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.
Tanzania
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- Total Duration 11 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir
Internet services were suspended in Awantipora the Jammu and Kashmir region on 26 October 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 0 minutes
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Past
National shutdown
Internet access across Guinea was reportedly disrupted on 23 October following the announcement of presidential elections.
Guinea
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- Total Duration 4 days, 4 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
'Pulwama district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 20 October 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
'Shopian district
India
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Badgam in Jammu and Kashmir
Mobile Internet service was suspended in central Kashmir’s Budgam district on 16 October 2020 following a gunfight in Chadoora area. 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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