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India ranked sixth in terms of economic losses caused by government-imposed internet shutdowns in 2024, according to a recently released report. The latest edition of the Global Cost of Internet Shutdowns report by Top10VPN.com revealed that 28 countries experienced such internet outages — the highest recorded in a single year to date.
The economic losses linked to government-induced disruptions amounted to $7.69 billion globally in 2024, a decline of 15.77 per cent compared to the previous year. However, the duration of these shutdowns (in hours) increased by 12 per cent, reaching an all-time high of 88,788 hours.
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