A diversity of downtime: the Q4 2024 Internet disruption summary

Cloudflare's network spans over 330 cities in more than 120 countries, providing a unique perspective on Internet resilience. The company observed government-directed Internet shutdowns, including protests and maintenance efforts, as well as power outages caused by natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Terrestrial cable cuts also impacted connectivity in two African countries. Unexpected issues with maintenance efforts caused outages at two European providers, while Verizon customers in several US states experienced a brief but unexplained outage. The company's monitoring revealed that resilient Internet connectivity helped minimize the impact of submarine cable cuts and other disruptions.