1/3/22, 11:28 AM Myanmar’s internet suppression Note: Internet speed is calculated using the average ping response time (measured in milliseconds) of identifiable active IP addresses in Myanmar. Data as of April 1. See methodology. Source: Data provided by Monash IP Observatory, Monash Business School, powered by KASPR Datahaus NEW OBSTACLE: SLOWER INTERNET On Feb. 4, the day Facebook is banned, internet speeds suddenly drop. People in Myanmar experience significantly slower internet for long stretches lasting more than 12 hours. Internet speed is measured on working connections. During shutdowns, when few people can access the internet, there is little internet traffic and so the speed can be faster. https://graphics.reuters.com/MYANMAR-POLITICS/INTERNET-RESTRICTION/rlgpdbreepo/ 21/31