Government orders led 19 of 49 internet disruptions in Q3 2026

Government orders were the leading cause of internet disruptions in Q3 2026 , ahead of power failures and natural disasters, according to Cloudflare Radar. Between July and September 2026, the monitoring service recorded 49 disruptions worldwide, including repeated exam-day shutdowns in Iraq and a complete, 10-day internet blackout in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. Key takeaways Government-directed shutdowns accounted for 19 incidents, including 18 in Iraq. Power failures disrupted connectivity across 10 countries. Earthquakes, typhoons and floods caused five recorded disruptions. Internet disruptions in Q3 2026: the global picture Cloudflare Radar recorded 49 disruptions during the quarter by monitoring traffic reaching Cloudflare customers. The company’s global network handles more than 20% of web traffic , giving it visibility into changes in internet connectivity.

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