Counting the cost of Sri Lanka’s internet shutdown
When Sri Lanka used internet controls in an attempt to quell violent riots, it may not have anticipated an associated $30,000,000 collateral dent to its economy. That’s the figure NetBlocks …
Iran internet survey shows extent of Telegram blocks and censorship amid protests
An extensive network survey by NetBlocks has revealed in unprecedented detail how internet controls are being used to block the Telegram messenger app and censor other services and news sites …
Nation-wide blanket ban on social media in Pakistan
The NetBlocks internet observatory project in coordination with the Digital Rights Foundation has collected evidence of nation-wide internet disruptions throughout Pakistan. On the afternoon of Saturday 25 November, internet users …
The Internet Society and NetBlocks Team up to Keep It On
How much do government shutdowns cost? How do they impact growth and prosperity? In 2016 Internet shutdowns cost globally about $2.4 billion USD, and across 10 African countries they led to loss of $237 …