France orders ISPs to prepare DNS blocks for major social platforms on Oct 24

France's prime minister has instructed internet service providers to prepare temporary DNS blocks for major social platforms on 24 October 2026. ISPs are to configure resolvers to return errors for targeted domains; the specific platforms and legal basis were not disclosed.

• The block is set for a single day, 24 October 2026
• The method alters DNS responses rather than blocking IPs
• Neither the platform list nor the legal basis was disclosed
• Users can bypass it via public DNS services or VPNs