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
21,204 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $91,440,035
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
January 2019
912 shutdowns
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Past
Regional shutdown
mobile
Kashmir
On 26 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the Kashmir valley as a precautionary measure to avert any incidents during Republic Day. Such suspensions have become a routine in the region since Republic Day 2005. 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
Service blocking
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Venezuela
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Service blocking
Venezuela
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Kendrapara, Odisha
On 24 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in Odisha's Kendrapara to maintain peace district following a quarrel between two groups of youths. 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
mobile
Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
On 23 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Baramulla, North Kashmir as a "precautionary measure" following gunfight between the militants and the government forces in the district. 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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Past
Regional shutdown
Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
On 22 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in the district of Shopian, South Kashmir to maintain law and order following a gunfight in Heff Shirmal area of the district. 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
Twitter, Instagram
Venezuela
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- Total Duration 0 minutes
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Past
Regional shutdown
Pulwama and Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir
On 21 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in Budgam and Pulwama districts as a “precautionary measure” to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. Reports as to the length of the shut down vary from 24 to 48 hours. 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
National shutdown
The shutdown cut off citizens’ access to mobile money, which the government uses to pay public workers, including teachers. Some government workers said they can no longer pay for public transportation and basic provisions.
Zimbabwe
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- Total Duration 9 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Anantnag, Kulgam, and Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir
On 12 January 2019, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend mobile data services in Katapora village of Yaripora in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district to maintain law and order following terrorist activities in the region. This is the fourth shutdown in South Kasmir in the last fortnight. 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, 11 hours
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