Vodafone report pegs 2025 internet shutdown losses at nearly USD 20 billion
VOD•Economic losses and affected users
About 800 million people were affected; global economic losses in 2025 were estimated at nearly USD 20 billion.
Vodafone calls for a governance framework
Vodafone proposed a governance framework calling shutdowns a last resort, requiring legality, necessity, proportionality, transparency and independent oversight.
Vodafone report warns shutdowns hit record levels
Vodafone published a report warning deliberate network shutdowns hit record levels, raising economic, social, security costs.
Access Now logged 313 shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025
Access Now logged at least 313 shutdowns across 52 countries in 2025, the worst year on record.
- Full internet blackout hours rose 47% in 2025 versus 2024.
- Single-platform social media shutdown hours climbed 66%.
