It has also withdrawn from less profitable routes.

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In total, 21 routes will be withdrawn across the UK by the end of March.

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"It seems to be very similar in terms of the dynamic to the event that took place last November in that the routes to the Syrian internet were withdrawn very suddenly and all together, almost like a switch being thrown, " he said.

BBC: Syria 'cut off from the internet'