Internet Shutdowns
Who Shuts Down the Internet the Most?
Based on 923 shutdowns we've tracked since 2018
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- Africa
- Americas
- Asia
- Europe
- Oceania
Ongoing
13
ongoing shutdowns around the world
103
Internet shutdowns around the world since February 2025
14
countries have experienced a total or partial Internet shutdown since February 2025
Since February 2025, the world’s population has lost a total of
17,320 hours
of access to the Internet due to intentional disruptions.
Over the past 12 months, we estimate that
US $145,869,516
has been lost in combined GDP across all countries that have experienced Internet shutdowns
Shutdowns
February 2026
923 shutdowns
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Ongoing
Service blocking
Facebook, Facebook Messenger, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok, YouTube
Gabon's High Authority for Communication (HAC) has ordered the indefinite suspension of major social media networks to "protect national unity and prevent social conflict" amid local unrest.
Gabon
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 9 days, 15 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Broadband, VPN and VSAT
Manipur
The Home Department of Manipur has ordered the suspension of Internet services from 10 to 15 February in Manipur's Ukhrul District as a 'preventative and precautionary measure' amid local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 5 days
January 2026
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Jammu and Kashmir
The Home Department of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services from 29 to 30 January in three areas of Kishtwar district — Singhpora, Chingam, and Chatroo, in the 'interest of sovereignty and integrity of India,' amid local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day, 23 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Assam
The Assam government has suspended mobile Internet services across Kokrajhar district as part of measures to control local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 2 days, 3 hours
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Ongoing
Service blocking
Facebook, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) ordered the social media platforms to be blocked to safeguard against misuse that could threaten public order following the national elections on 15 January 2026.
Uganda
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 40 days, 19 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Odisha
Odisha’s Sundargarh administration ordered a 24-hour suspension of Internet services in the town following local unrest.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 1 day
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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
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 4 days, 5 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Tripura
Mobile Internet services have been suspended in Tripura’s Unakoti district for 48 hours amid local conflict.
India
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 3 days, 5 hours
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Ongoing
National shutdown
Starting on the 12th day of nationwide protests, Internet traffic in Iran dropped to near zero around 20:00 local time (16:30 UTC) on 8 January 2026. Many local websites also became unreachable, including those of the main local news agencies.The shutdown was implemented by cutting almost all connectivity to Iran.
Iran
- Start
- End
- Total Duration 49 days, 22 hours
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Past
Regional shutdown
Mobile Internet
Rajasthan
Rajasthan’s Hanumangarh district administration has ordered the suspension of mobile Internet services in Sangaria tehsil and within a 10-kilometre radius for 30 hours, starting from Tuesday, 6 January at 18:00 local time.
India
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- Total Duration 1 day, 5 hours
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