National Borders Are Often Internet Borders

Censorship and VPNs: How Real-World Borders Change the Way We Use the Internet

Chris Sutcliffe | May 26, 2016

We think of the internet as being inherently international, almost a cross-border digital nation available to everyone, but in a lot of ways media is just as bound by national borders as it's ever been.
While many of us pay lip service to the idea of an open internet, in some cases we'll make allowances for countries who are fiercely protective of their national identity and security. China, for instance, is the country with the largest number of internet users in the world, and still exists behind the grossly-named Great Firewall [...]

Here is a basic list of countries that are known to block services and websites.

Bahrain is known to block some content. Bahrain is said to block some websites

Belize blocks VOIP & Skype. It is being reported that the main telco is responsible for these blocks.  It is not clear if any other services or web sites are blocked in Belize.

Brazil Blocks VOIP Services. We've found reports that VOIP services are widely blocked by the main ISP in Brazil.  It is unclear if other sites and services are being blocked.

Caribbean Blocks VOIP/Skype Services. In most Caribbean countries where Cable & Wireless operates it is being reported that all VOIP/Skype services are being blocked.  We have not heard reports about whether other content is being blocked or if any other provider has placed any blocks on services.

China blocks VOIP, Skype & Website Content. China is known to block VOIP, Skype (some report it is usable on your computer but via phone), and many websites such as YouTube, Facebook etc.. are blocked

Egypt is reported to block all VOIP/Skype Services & many web sites/web content. Egypt is known to have blocks on many websites.

Iran is known to block many websites. Iran is said to heavily filter a large number of websites

Jordan is reported to block all VOIP/Skype Services & many web sites/web content. Jordan is known to have blocks on many websites.

Kuwait is reported to block all VOIP/Skype Services & many web sites/web content. Kuwait is reported to block all VOIP/Skype Services & many web sites/web content.

Libya is known to block web content. Libya blocks some websites.

Malasyia is known to block websites/webcontent. Malaysia is widely known to block specific websites and content.

Mexico blocks VOIP/Skype services. Various ISPs in Mexico are said to be blocking VOIP related services.   It is unclear if any other services or content are being blocked.

Morocco blocks some web content. Morocco is known to block some web content including VOIP, Skype, Whatsapp, Viber.

Myanmar is known to block many websites. Myanmar is known to block lots of content.

North/South Korea are known to block VOIP and other web content. The North is said to have more restrictive policies towards content.  In South Korea it is said that only VOIP/Skype services are blocked.

Oman blocks all VOIP/Skype services and web content. Oman is blocking all VOIP/Skype services and many web sites.

Pakistan is reported to block VOIP/Skype & web content. Pakistan is known to have a lot of content and service restrictions including VOIP & Skype.

Paraguay is known to block all VOIP/Skype services. Paraguay blocks all VOIP and Skype services

Qatar blocks VOIP/Skype & Other Web Based Content. Qatar is reported to block all VOIP/Skype Services & many web sites/web content.

Saudi Arabia blocks many websites. Saudi Arabia is known to block lots of content.

Syria. Syria is known to have blocks on many websites.

Thailand. Thailand is known to block different content from the web.

Tunisia is known to block many websites. Tunisia is known to block lots of content.

Turkey. Turkey is known to block specific web sites and services.

United Arab Emirates (UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi) Blocks VOIP/Skype & Other Websites/Services. Both ISPs DU & Etisalat are known to block all forms of VOIP and many websites.

Vietnam blocks different web content. Vietnam is known to have blocks on many services websites and web/content.

Yemen blocks many websites. Yemen is known to block lots of content.

Source: https://provpnaccounts.com/List_of_countries_which_block_website_content_VOIP_Skype_including_countries_China_UAE_Oman_Syria_Turkey_Malaysia_and_the_continents_of_Asia_Caribbean_Africa_North_America_Europe_and_the_Middle_East-124-articles

<more at https://www.themediabriefing.com/article/netflix-vpns-and-regional-content; related articles and links: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/karen-mesoznik/the-ins-and-outs-of-the-g_b_8510918.html (The Ins and Outs of The Great Firewall of China. November 13, 2015) and https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2013/11/01/how-anti-nsa-backlash-could-fracture-the-internet-along-national-borders/ (How anti-NSA backlash could fracture the Internet along national borders. November 1, 2013); further: http://techpresident.com/news/wegov/24831/first-reporters-without-borders-declares-uk-us-enemies-internet (A First: Reporters Without Borders Declares UK, US “Enemies of the Internet”. March 17, 2014)>