INTERNET SHUTDOWNS

Instances of Internet shutdowns in India, i.e. state imposed blanket bans on access to internet services, either mobile or fixed line, are increasing at a worrisome pace. India has come to be known as the Internet shutdowns capital of the world... We are trying to gather data about what is blocked across internet service providers in India. We need your help to do this... An Internet shutdown is always government-imposed i.e. Internet Service Providers serving the locality in question are ordered by an agency of the Government to cut-off Internet services in that area.

Primary location: New Delhi India