Is it possible (theoretically) to take down the internet --- by like governments or w/e

[notsmokeymcpot420]

sounds above my head --- I bought 500 dollars in ebay cards from walmart once --- they didnt work. Out 500. lol

 

[Curt Mandible]

A government could probably disconnect its own country from the global internet, but taking the whole thing offline is a different story. Too many independent networks, providers and backup routes.

 

[notsmokeymcpot420]

I see -- so a country yes (perhaps)

After what starlink did to the Ukraine I can see how that would be enough to shift the balance......The way I am understanding it the country would have to want to and even than it would be a great hassle and probably able to circumvent?

Is this interpretation close enough for someone who isnt gunna grasp details? ( I get many independent networks, backups, etc but that is very broad, any deeper id lose track)