Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 947 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
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Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
104
Internet shutdowns around the world since June 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since June 2025
30,322 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
February 2020
947 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
in Jammu and Kashmir'
'Anantnag and Kulgam districts
Internet services were suspended in Anantnag and Kulgam districts on 22 February 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 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
Service blocking
Facebook Messenger, Telegram, WhatsApp
An Internet shutdown taints Togo’s 2020 presidential elections on 21 February 2020.
Togo
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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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- End
- Total Duration 2 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Baramulla district and Awantipora police district
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to Public Safety Issues in Baramulla district and Awantipora police district on 19 February 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 8 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Maldah
Murshidaabad
Internet services will be suspended in some blocks of seven districts to prevent question leak during exams, sources in the government said. 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 9 days, 2 hours
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Past
National shutdown
Facebook
Vietnam
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- Total Duration 50 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kashmir Valley
Temporary suspension of Telecom Services due to public safety issues in Kashmir Valley on 11 February 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 2 days
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Past
National shutdown
Iran
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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