Facebook Ban Test Drives 1,900% VPN Surge in Papua New Guinea

Recently VPNMentor published a report about an alarming increase of VPN demand in Papua New Guinea after the government shut down Facebook as a “test” conducted under the country’s anti-terrorism laws.

Their research team conducted an analysis of user demand data in PNG observing a 1,900% spike during the duration of the test.

You’ll find their report here: https://www.vpnmentor.com/news/papuanewguinea-vpn-surge/

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