- Surfshark research found 10 countries imposed internet blackouts in the first half of 2025
- A total of 24 internet restrictions were recorded in the first half of 2025, with India being the worst perpetrator
- Increased internet censorship has seen demand for circumventing tools like VPNs soared
Government-imposed internet restrictions have risen in the first half of 2025, compared to the same period last year. New research from Surfshark identified 10 countries imposed 24 internet restrictions to date this year, up from 20 restrictions across nine countries that occurred in the same period in 2024.
