Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
97
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
13
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
31,221 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
November 2020
951 shutdowns
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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Past
Regional shutdown
WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media
Bharatpur
The administration has suspened 2G/3G/4G data internet services, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter and other social media (except voice calls) in the wake of Gujjar Mahapanchayat on 16 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