Q2 2024 Internet disruption summary

Cloudflare's network spans over 320 cities in more than 120 countries, providing a broad range of services to millions of customers. The company has observed various Internet disruptions during the second quarter, including government-directed shutdowns in several Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries for national examinations, cable cuts causing outages across multiple nations, maintenance issues, power outages, and unknown problems. These incidents highlight the complexities of maintaining reliable internet connectivity, which is dependent on a combination of physical, technical, and political factors.