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
23,962 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
June 2020
912 shutdowns
May 2020
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag
Internet services were suspended in the Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian government on 31 May 2020. It affected both mobile and fixed-line Internet. 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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Regional shutdown
Kulgam
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam region on 30 May 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 in other countries.
India
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Regional shutdown
Kulgam and Shopian
Internet services were suspended in the Kulgam and Shopian districts on 25 May 2020It 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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Service blocking
Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube
Access to popular social media and messaging platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouTube, have reportedly been cut as the country heads to its national elections on May 20. The shutdown comes amidst concerns of possible violence during and after the elections.
Burundi
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Pulwama district on 19 May 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
Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir
India
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- Total Duration 4 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Kassala
There have been reports of mobile Internet services being suspended or severely limited in the Sudanese town of Kassala from 14—16 May 2020 in an attempt to maintain calm in the city after inter-tribal violence. A reporter based in Kassala said Internet services provided by Zain and MTN were restricted around noon on 14 May and returned to normal in the evening of 16 May. ADSL services continued as normal. 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 in other countries. We encourage all governments to #KeepItOn.
Sudan
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- Total Duration 1 day, 12 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Kulgam
India
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