Socio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
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In this article
- Scale
- South Asian malaise
- Trigger for shutdowns
- Mechanics and operation
- Changing purpose
- Changing triggers
- Social consequences
- Economic damage
- Circumvention and response
- Outlook
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