Where is Telegram blocked?

Telegram is blocked, restricted or age-gated in 11 countries and territories — 10 complete bans and 1 partial restriction in total.

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Cuba

Complete ban Since: 13/07/2021 Reported Freedom House

The Cuban Government has decided to shut off access to Telegram ever since the 2021 anti-government protests.

Eritrea

Complete ban Since: Ongoing Reported

Islamic Republic of Iran

Complete ban Since: 01/05/2018 Reported Freedom House

Nepal

Partial restriction Since: 18/07/2025 Reported The Kathmandu Post

Nepal banned Telegram in July 2025 over fraud and money-laundering concerns. Most ISPs have quietly restored access, but the regulator says the restriction formally remains while Telegram completes local registration.

North Korea

Complete ban Since: Forever Reported Wikipedia

Pakistan

Complete ban Since: 18/11/2017 Reported

People's Republic of China

Complete ban Since: July 2015 Reported Freedom House

Russia

Complete ban Since: 10/02/2026 Reported Mediazona

After regional blocks in Chechnya and Dagestan and nationwide call restrictions from August 2025, Roskomnadzor moved to block Telegram outright on 10 February 2026, citing non-compliance with Russian law.

Somalia

Complete ban Since: 20/08/2023 Reported Reuters

Somalia's communications ministry ordered ISPs to block Telegram on 20 August 2023, citing use by terrorists and other groups to spread propaganda, misinformation and graphic content.

Turkmenistan

Complete ban Since: Forever Reported Wikipedia

Vietnam

Complete ban Since: 21/05/2025 Reported VietNamNet

Vietnam ordered telecom providers to block Telegram in May 2025 over non-compliance and widespread illegal content on the platform.