Government Internet Shutdowns Cost $7.69B in 2024 1/24/25, 11:17 AM Chart showing which social media platforms were blocked for the longest time in 2024. The extended blockades of X (Twitter) in Pakistan, Myanmar and Venezuela meant that it was by far the most disrupted social media platform in 2024. The ongoing TikTok shutdown in Kyrgyzstan that was imposed in April was responsible for the majority of the 8,115 hours of blocks. However shorter but still significant blocks in Senegal and New Caledonia show that the platform is increasingly a target for governments looking to restrict internet access. Internet Shutdowns 2024: Cost by Context This data table shows the total economic cost of all major internet shutdowns in 2024 https://www.top10vpn.com/research/cost-of-internet-shutdowns/ Page 12 of 28