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
11
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
21,337 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $92,737,288
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
January 2026
912 shutdowns
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Past
National shutdown
Mobile Internet, Broadband
On 13 January 2026, the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered the temporary suspension of Internet access during the election period. General elections are scheduled to be held in Uganda on 15 January 2026 to elect the President and the Parliament.
Uganda
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- End
- Total Duration 4 days, 5 hours
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Ongoing
National shutdown
Starting from the 12th day of widespread protest in the country, Internet traffic in Iran dropped to near zero around 20:00 local time (16:30 UTC) on 8 January 2026. Many local websites became unreachable as well, including the websites of the main local news agencies.The shutdown was implemented through cutting almost all connectivity to Iran. It is not clear if local services are still running and available. As of 13:00 UTC 18 January, access to Google web search appears to have been restored, while traffic to other Google services, and what is monitored by Cloudflare and IODA appear to be at similar levels to the full blackout.Local reports from 17 January indicated that access to Iranian messaging applications will be made available for authorized and verified channels on Eitaa, iGap, Rubika, and Soroush Plus.Even though the service is not officially available in the country, IranWire reported that the Iranian government managed to interfere with Starlink service as well.
Iran
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- Total Duration 12 days, 4 hours
December 2025
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Past
Regional shutdown
Rajasthan
Rajasthan authorities have ordered the suspension of mobile and broadband Internet services in Chomu town near Jaipur amid local unrest.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet, Broadband
Odisha
Odisha authorities have ordered the suspension of mobile and broadband Internet services across the Malkangiri district amid local unrest.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 6 days, 18 hours
October 2025
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Past
National shutdown
Polls opened in Tanzania for presidential and parliamentary elections.More than 37 million registered voters are casting their ballots from 7am (4:00 GMT) until 4pm (13:00 GMT) local time. The election commission says it will announce the results within three days of election day.As Tanzanians went to the polls there were widespread reports of a nationwide Internet shutdown. Access Now and the #keepiton coalition had previously called for the government to ensure unrestricted Internet access during the elections.
Tanzania
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- Total Duration 5 days, 6 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Tripura
Tipura authorities ordered mobile Internet services to be suspended across the Kamalpur subdivision amid local unrest.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 1 day
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Assam
Assam authorities ordered mobile Internet services to be suspended in the entire district of Baksa amid local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 44 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet, Broadband
Odisha
Odisha authorities ordered mobile and broadband Internet services to be suspended in Cuttack City amid local unrest.
India
- Start
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- Total Duration 2 days
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Past
Regional shutdown
SMS, Mobile Internet, Broadband
Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh authorities have again ordered SMS, mobile Internet services, and broadband services, including FTTH, ADSL, DSL, and wireless, to be suspended in the Bareilly district amid ongoing tensions and ahead of religious festivities.
India
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- Total Duration 2 days
September 2025
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