Global Internet Shutdowns

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Shutdown Events

August 2024
8 August, 2024 04:00 - 07:00 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 8 August 2024, between 7:00 and 10:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the last day of the second round of high school exams as per announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shutdown.

Economic Impact
USD $463,628
6 August, 2024 04:00 - 07:15 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 6 August 2024, between 7:00 and 10:15 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second round of high school exams as per announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shutdown.

Economic Impact
USD $467,921
5 August, 2024 04:00 - 06:45 (2 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 5 August 2024, between 7:00 and 9:45 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second round of high school exams as per the announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shut down.

Economic Impact
USD $459,336
4 August, 2024 04:00 - 07:15 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 4 August 2024, between 7:00 and 10:15 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second round of high school exams as per the announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shut down.

Economic Impact
USD $467,921
1 August, 2024 04:00 - 07:30 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 1 Augist 2024, between 7:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second round of high school exams as per the announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shut down.

Economic Impact
USD $472,214
July 2024
30 July, 2024 04:00 - 07:15 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 30 July 2024, between 7:00 and 10:15 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second round of high school exams as per announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shutdown.

Economic Impact
USD $467,921
29 July, 2024 04:00 - 07:45 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 29 July 2024, between 7:00 and 9:45 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of the third round of high school exams as per the announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shut down.

Economic Impact
USD $476,507
28 July, 2024 04:00 - 07:30 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 28 July 2024, between 7:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of the second round of high school exams as per announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shutdown.

Economic Impact
USD $472,214
25 July, 2024 04:00 - 07:30 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 25 July 2024, between 7:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the first day of the second round of high school exams as per announcement by Syria Telecom. The company issued a schedule for the Internet and telecommunication services shutdown.

Economic Impact
USD $472,214
June 2024
13 June, 2024 03:00 - 07:00 (4 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 13 June 2024, between 6:00 and 10:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of  the last day of high school exams. As per Syrian Telecom.

Economic Impact
USD $480,800
12 June, 2024 03:00 - 06:00 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 12 June 2024, between 6:00 and 9:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of  a day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $463,628
11 June, 2024 03:00 - 07:30 (4 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 11 June 2024, between 6:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of  a day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $489,386
9 June, 2024 03:00 - 08:00 (5 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 9 June 2024, between 6:00 and 11:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of  a day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $497,972
8 June, 2024 03:00 - 06:00 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 8 June 2024, between 6:00 and 9:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $463,628
6 June, 2024 03:00 - 07:30 (4 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 6 June 2024, between 6:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $489,386
5 June, 2024 03:00 - 05:45 (2 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 5 June 2024, between 6:00 and 8:45 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $459,336
4 June, 2024 03:00 - 06:30 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 4 June 2024, between 6:00 and 9:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $472,214
3 June, 2024 03:00 - 05:30 (2 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 3 June 2024, between 6:00 and 8:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $455,043
2 June, 2024 03:00 - 08:00 (5 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 2 June 2024, between 6:00 and 11:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $497,972
1 June, 2024 03:00 - 06:15 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 1 June 2024, between 6:00 and 9:15 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $467,921
May 2024
30 May, 2024 03:00 - 06:30 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 30 May 2024, between 6:00 and 9:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $472,214
29 May, 2024 03:00 - 08:45 (5 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 29 May 2024, between 6:00 and 8:45 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $510,850
28 May, 2024 03:00 - 07:30 (4 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 29 May 2024, between 6:00 and 10:30 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $489,386
27 May, 2024 03:00 - 06:00 (3 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 27 May 2024, between 6:00 and 9:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the second day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $463,628
26 May, 2024 03:00 - 08:00 (5 hours)
National 
Local Impact

At the request of the Syrian Ministry of Education, the Internet in Syria was suspended on the morning of 26 May 2024, between 6:00 and 11:00 local time (+3 UTC) ahead of the first day of high school exams. According to Syrian Telecom, these shutdowns will occur daily through 13 June.

Economic Impact
USD $497,972
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