Internet and Mobile Services Suspended in Afghanistan

The Taliban has completely blocked the internet in Afghanistan. The Taliban say this decision was taken to prevent immorality and limit contact with the outside world. This is the first time the Taliban has imposed such a large-scale internet shutdown since taking power in August 2021. The government has not yet confirmed this.
The internet has completely collapsed in Afghanistan. The Taliban regime has declared an internet blackout across the country. The Taliban say this decision was taken to prevent immorality.

This is the first time the Taliban has imposed such a large-scale internet shutdown since taking power in Afghanistan in August 2021. According to the Taliban, the internet shutdown will prevent Afghans from establishing more contact with the outside world.
Why was the internet banned?
Earlier this month, the Taliban had shut down fiber-optic internet connections in several states. Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued a notice banning the internet, citing the need to prevent immorality.

According to the Taliban,

This will significantly limit the public's ability to communicate with the outside world.

Government not confirmed
The Taliban government itself relies on messaging apps and social media for communication. The government has not formally confirmed the internet blackout. Afghan news channels have claimed the internet shutdown. These rules have been in effect in Afghanistan since Monday.