Jan 28: Egypt's government blocks Internet and mobile phone networks
Overnight in Egypt, the government shut down the vast majority of Egypt's Internet service, only allowing a network used by the stock exchange and most banks to stay live. Text message services and cell phone service were shut down in an effort to disrupt protest organization
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Jan 28: Egypt's government blocks Internet and mobile phone networks
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Egypt's Internet shutdown, a violation of the right of free speech Â»Egypt's Internet shutdown, a violation of the right of free speech
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Feb 2: Internet access resumes after 5 days of cut connections Â»Feb 2: Internet access resumes after 5 days of cut connections
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