Supabase Flags Possible ISP-Level Block Affecting JioFiber Users in India Supabase, a backend infrastructure platform, reported that its services were temporarily inaccessible to users on certain Indian Internet Service Providers (ISPs), including Jio, Airtel, and ACT Fibernet. The company initially attributed the issue to a potential ISP-level block, though it later confirmed that its infrastructure remained fully operational. The problem was first noted by JioFiber users, who faced difficulties accessing Supabase without using a Virtual Private Network (VPN) or changing their Domain Name System (DNS) settings. In a social media post, Supabase highlighted that the domain http://supabase.co was inaccessible to users across multiple ISPs due to a ministry order. The company emphasized that the issue was beyond its control and urged affected users to report the problem to their respective ISPs. A follow-up update on 27 February revealed that Supabase had reached out to the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting and Electronics & Information Technology, tagging Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, to seek clarification. Despite this, the company did not provide an explanation for the block. On 5 March, Supabase announced that its services had been restored, though no details were given about the cause of the disruption. The company thanked the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) for its “prompt action and constructive engagement.” Meanwhile, users on JioFiber in Bengaluru reported that they could access the website without restrictions, suggesting the issue was not universal. However, other users confirmed ongoing access problems, with some attributing the block to incorrect DNS responses from ISPs.#supabase #act_fibernet #jiofiber #airtel #ministry_of_information_broadcasting
Supabase Blocked in India Amid Legal Restrictions A court order issued on February 24 under Section 69A of India’s Information Technology Act has restricted public access to Supabase, a cloud-based database platform. The provision allows the government to block online content deemed harmful or violating laws. Users in India have reported inconsistent access to the service over the past several days, with the company acknowledging the issue in social media posts. While initial reports of the blockage came from Reliance Industries’ JioFiber network, users across multiple internet providers and telecom services have since confirmed similar restrictions. Supabase attempted to address the issue by tagging India’s IT minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, in a post, but later removed the message and stated the site remained blocked for many users. The company has advised affected customers to explore workarounds, such as changing DNS settings or using a virtual private network (VPN) to bypass local restrictions. However, these solutions are not practical for most end users, according to an anonymous Indian founder who noted a decline in new sign-ups from the country over the past two to three days. A technology consultant working with local startups also reported difficulties accessing Supabase for both development and production tasks. At the time of publication, Supabase.co was inaccessible on ACT Fibernet, JioFiber, and Airtel connections in New Delhi. However, some users on ACT Fibernet in Bengaluru claimed they could still access the service, suggesting the block may not be uniformly enforced. Supabase’s main website remains accessible in India, but its developer infrastructure is blocked, raising concerns about the impact on the country’s tech ecosystem.#india #supabase #ashwini_vaishnaw #act_fibernet #jiofiber
