SMRTR TechMay 4, 2026Interesting Engineering

Internet shutdowns cost billions. Here’s what happens when nations go offline

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Internet shutdowns are a growing tool for government control, with 200+ incidents in 2025 alone affecting 800 million people and costing $19.7 billion, severely threatening digital rights worldwide.

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