Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 951 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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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
31,154 hours
of Internet access have been lost by the the world’s population since June 2025, due to intentional disruptions.
Shutdowns
January 2019
951 shutdowns
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Service blocking
Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
Venezuela
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Service blocking
Venezuela
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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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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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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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Service blocking
Twitter, Instagram
Venezuela
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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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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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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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Regional shutdown
Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir
On 8 January, authorities ordered local telecommunication providers to suspend Internet services in the Pulwama district of South Kashmir to maintain law and order following the killing of a militant in a brief shootout in Chowduribagh area of Litter. This is the third shutdown the district has experienced in the last week. 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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