Internet access, social media shutdowns cost world over US$8bil in 2019

There were 122 such Internet shutdowns, with a total duration of 18,225 hours, that occurred in 21 countries last year. — SCMP

The total economic cost of major Internet access and social media shutdowns around the world topped US$8bil (RM32.73bil) last year, according to a new report, which predicted that these disruptions would continue amid ongoing political turmoil.

There were 122 such shutdowns, with a total duration of 18,225 hours, that occurred in 21 countries last year, according to data published on Tuesday by Top10VPN.com, a London-based website that reviews virtual private network services.