Cable cuts, storms, and DNS: a look at Internet disruptions in Q4 2025

In 2025, over 180 Internet disruptions were observed globally due to various causes such as government-ordered shutdowns, cable cuts, power outages, extreme weather, and military conflicts. Key events included a government-directed shutdown in Tanzania during protests, multiple cable cuts affecting connectivity in Haiti, Pakistan, and Cameroon, and power outages impacting Internet services in the Dominican Republic, Kenya, and Ukraine. Severe weather events, such as Hurricane Melissa in Jamaica and Cyclone Senyar in Sri Lanka and Indonesia, caused significant infrastructure damage and Internet disruptions. Technical issues at Internet providers like Smartfren in Indonesia, Vodafone UK, and Fastweb in Italy also contributed to connectivity problems. Additionally, hyperscaler cloud platforms, including Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, experienced service disruptions affecting users worldwide. Cloudflare reported two incidents related to software and database changes, underscoring the importance of real-time data and transparency in addressing such challenges. The Cloudflare Radar Outage Center continues to monitor and provide insights into these disruptions, emphasizing the need for ongoing vigilance in maintaining global Internet connectivity.