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In 2023, the geographic scope of internet shutdowns expanded compared to the previous year. While 46.8 percent of shutdowns in 2022 were confined to the smallest areas, such as a single city, county, or village, this share declined to 30.4 percent in 2023. The shift indicates a growing reliance on broader regional blackouts, allowing authorities to silence larger populations and restrict communication on a wider scale.