IN Q2 2026, notable Internet disruptions were documented by Cloudflare, highlighting the complexity and fragility of network connectivity worldwide. Major incidents included Super Typhoon Sinlaku affecting Guam with an 80% drop in local traffic, and significant earthquakes in Venezuela showing a sharp decrease in HTTP traffic from affected ISPs. Meanwhile, Tanzania experienced power outages leading to connectivity loss, and Iran began to partially restore Internet access after an 88-day blackout.
Government-mandated shutdowns were frequent in Sudan, where connectivity was actively controlled during exam periods. Additionally, DNSSEC configuration issues in Germany and a cable cut in Saint Lucia demonstrated vulnerabilities in Internet infrastructure. Overall, these disruptions emphasized the importance of robust, redundant systems in maintaining connectivity during crises.