Another government flips the kill switch on the internet, and the same old story unfolds. But beneath the PR about human rights and disaster preparedness, who's actually cashing in on our digital blackout?
Forget decreasing digital connectivity. 2025 saw internet shutdowns explode to an all-time high, a stark indicator of escalating global repression. But amidst the darkness, resistance is igniting.
Forget about your next Zoom call. In 2025, the internet was a ghost for millions in Africa, with shutdowns happening daily. This isn't just an inconvenience; it's a deliberate silencing.
Did you know not a single day in 2025 went by without an internet shutdown somewhere? It's official: 2025 was the year of the blackout, and some regions bore the brunt of it.
The digital chokehold tightens. Asia Pacific regions saw a staggering 195 internet shutdowns last year, effectively silencing entire populations.
Forget the hype around AI law and digital transformation. The real story of 2025, at least according to a new report, is a brutal rollback of basic internet access. We're talking about a global surge in deliberate internet shutdowns, hitting an all-time high.