Cloudflare Report Highlights Internet Disruptions in Q2 2024

Cloudflare has released a report detailing internet disruptions observed across their network during the second quarter of 2024. The report provides insights into various factors that caused outages and connectivity issues in different parts of the world.

Here are some key takeaways:

• Reliance on Single Providers: The report highlights the vulnerability of relying on a single upstream provider for internet connectivity. In Nepal, Vianet experienced a near-complete outage due to issues with Bharti Airtel, one of its two upstream providers.

• Global Impact of Reliance Jio Outages: Disruptions affecting Reliance Jio's network in India, with over 460 million subscribers, can have a widespread impact due to its large subscriber base.

• Widespread Reach of Starlink Outages: Issues with SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet service can have a more international impact compared to outages affecting a single-country ISP.

• Ukraine Conflict and Internet Disruptions: Damage to Ukraine's power grid due to Russian attacks continues to disrupt internet connectivity in the country.

• Impact of Cable Cuts: Terrestrial and submarine cable cuts caused internet outages in several countries, with the Africa Coast to Europe (ACE) submarine cable being a notable example impacting connectivity in Gambia, Mauritania, and Senegal.

• Power Outages and Internet Access: Nationwide power outages, like the one that occurred in Ecuador in June, can significantly disrupt internet access in addition to impacting other essential services.

The report is available in the Cloudflare Q2 Internet Disruption Report.