Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 912 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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ongoing shutdowns around the world
Internet shutdowns around the world since January 2025
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since January 2025
Since January 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
August 2019
912 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Moscow
The BBC Russian Service has reportedly obtained a letter that indicates Moscow law enforcement officials ordered cellular Internet services to be shut down during last Saturday’s protest for free elections
Russia
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Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Sopore town, Jammu and Kashmir
A militant was killed and a soldier injured in an encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in Sopore in this north Kashmir district, official sources said. Mobile internet service has been suspended in Sopore as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours.
India
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Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Several persons were injured when security forces fired pellets, burst teargas shells and resorted to lathicharge to disperse demonstrators who were trying to disrupt Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) against militants in south Kashmir district of Shopian. A soldier was martyred and another was injured in the encounter with militants which was going on when the reports last came in. Internet mobile service has been suspended in Shopian as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours
India
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July 2019
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Tral sub-district, Pulwama district, Jammu and kashmir
A complete shutdown was observed in Tral township of Pulwama district against the killing of a local Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) militant.
India
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Past
National shutdown
Syria
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- Total Duration 10 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir
Two militants were killed by security forces in a fierce encounter which ensued during a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in south Kashmir district of Shopian, official sources said. The internet service has been suspended as a precautionary measure to prevent rumours in Shopian, where reports of clashes from some areas were reported.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 1 hour
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Past
Regional shutdown
Internet Services
Asansol city, West Bengal state
Tension prevailed in Hirapur area near here after a Muslim hawker was allegedly beaten up and forced to chant 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans, following which authorities have suspended internet services and stepped up security.
India
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- Total Duration 5 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet Services
Anantnag district, parts of south Kashmir, Jammu and Kashmir
A policeman guarding a National Conference (NC) leader was killed when suspected militants opened fire in Hillar area of Anantnag district. Mobile internet services have been suspended in parts of south Kashmir.
India
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- Total Duration 11 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Udaipur city, Rajasthan
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Sopore village, Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir state
An exchange of fire took place after the security forces launched a cordon and search operation (CASO) at a village in Sopore sub-division of north Kashmir’s Baramulla district. Authorities suspended the Internet service in Sopore and closed the educational institutions.
India
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- Total Duration 20 hours
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