diff --git a/CHANGELOG.md b/CHANGELOG.md
index 47a2d8af7..8f849b433 100644
--- a/CHANGELOG.md
+++ b/CHANGELOG.md
@@ -6,6 +6,11 @@ The format is based on [Keep a
 Changelog](https://keepachangelog.com/en/1.0.0/).
 
 ## [Unreleased]
+### Removed
+- Internet access check on agent start. #1402
+- The "internal.monkey.internet_services" configuration option that enabled
+  internet access checks. #1402
+
 ### Fixed
 - Misaligned buttons and input fields on exploiter and network configuration
   pages. #1353
diff --git a/envs/monkey_zoo/blackbox/config_templates/base_template.py b/envs/monkey_zoo/blackbox/config_templates/base_template.py
index f55328312..e323e9098 100644
--- a/envs/monkey_zoo/blackbox/config_templates/base_template.py
+++ b/envs/monkey_zoo/blackbox/config_templates/base_template.py
@@ -15,5 +15,4 @@ class BaseTemplate(ConfigTemplate):
         ],
         "monkey.post_breach.post_breach_actions": [],
         "internal.general.keep_tunnel_open_time": 0,
-        "internal.monkey.internet_services": [],
     }
diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/config.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/config.py
index 0bede1c57..433f11541 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/config.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/config.py
@@ -145,9 +145,6 @@ class Configuration(object):
     # sets whether or not to retry failed hosts on next scan
     retry_failed_explotation = True
 
-    # addresses of internet servers to ping and check if the monkey has internet acccess.
-    internet_services = ["updates.infectionmonkey.com", "www.google.com"]
-
     keep_tunnel_open_time = 60
 
     # Monkey files directory name
diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/control.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/control.py
index 109110498..f3aac4701 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/control.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/control.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ from common.common_consts.timeouts import (
     SHORT_REQUEST_TIMEOUT,
 )
 from infection_monkey.config import GUID, WormConfiguration
-from infection_monkey.network.info import check_internet_access, local_ips
+from infection_monkey.network.info import local_ips
 from infection_monkey.transport.http import HTTPConnectProxy
 from infection_monkey.transport.tcp import TcpProxy
 
@@ -40,7 +40,7 @@ class ControlClient(object):
     proxies = {}
 
     @staticmethod
-    def wakeup(parent=None, has_internet_access=None):
+    def wakeup(parent=None):
         if parent:
             LOG.debug("parent: %s" % (parent,))
 
@@ -48,15 +48,11 @@ class ControlClient(object):
         if not parent:
             parent = GUID
 
-        if has_internet_access is None:
-            has_internet_access = check_internet_access(WormConfiguration.internet_services)
-
         monkey = {
             "guid": GUID,
             "hostname": hostname,
             "ip_addresses": local_ips(),
             "description": " ".join(platform.uname()),
-            "internet_access": has_internet_access,
             "config": WormConfiguration.as_dict(),
             "parent": parent,
             "launch_time": str(datetime.now().strftime(DEFAULT_TIME_FORMAT)),
diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/example.conf b/monkey/infection_monkey/example.conf
index 774d69aed..e5ce947c9 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/example.conf
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/example.conf
@@ -2,10 +2,6 @@
   "command_servers": [
     "192.0.2.0:5000"
   ],
-  "internet_services": [
-    "monkey.guardicore.com",
-    "www.google.com"
-  ],
   "keep_tunnel_open_time": 60,
   "subnet_scan_list": [
 
diff --git a/monkey/infection_monkey/network/info.py b/monkey/infection_monkey/network/info.py
index 474281f68..7f740eeb2 100644
--- a/monkey/infection_monkey/network/info.py
+++ b/monkey/infection_monkey/network/info.py
@@ -5,8 +5,6 @@ from random import randint  # noqa: DUO102
 
 import netifaces
 import psutil
-import requests
-from requests import ConnectionError
 
 from common.network.network_range import CidrRange
 from infection_monkey.utils.environment import is_windows_os
@@ -125,23 +123,6 @@ def get_free_tcp_port(min_range=1000, max_range=65535):
     return None
 
 
-def check_internet_access(services):
-    """
-    Checks if any of the services are accessible, over HTTPS
-    :param services: List of IPs/hostnames
-    :return: boolean depending on internet access
-    """
-    for host in services:
-        try:
-            requests.get("https://%s" % (host,), timeout=TIMEOUT, verify=False)  # noqa: DUO123
-            return True
-        except ConnectionError:
-            # Failed connecting
-            pass
-
-    return False
-
-
 def get_interfaces_ranges():
     """
     Returns a list of IPs accessible in the host in each network interface, in the subnet.
diff --git a/monkey/monkey_island/cc/models/monkey.py b/monkey/monkey_island/cc/models/monkey.py
index 70ca9fbf9..4bfaa1759 100644
--- a/monkey/monkey_island/cc/models/monkey.py
+++ b/monkey/monkey_island/cc/models/monkey.py
@@ -38,7 +38,6 @@ class Monkey(Document):
     dead = BooleanField()
     description = StringField()
     hostname = StringField()
-    internet_access = BooleanField()
     ip_addresses = ListField(StringField())
     launch_time = StringField()
     keepalive = DateTimeField()
diff --git a/monkey/monkey_island/cc/services/config_schema/internal.py b/monkey/monkey_island/cc/services/config_schema/internal.py
index 1ce1c864b..b6e926dfb 100644
--- a/monkey/monkey_island/cc/services/config_schema/internal.py
+++ b/monkey/monkey_island/cc/services/config_schema/internal.py
@@ -60,16 +60,6 @@ INTERNAL = {
                     "monkey propagating to "
                     "a high number of machines",
                 },
-                "internet_services": {
-                    "title": "Internet services",
-                    "type": "array",
-                    "uniqueItems": True,
-                    "items": {"type": "string"},
-                    "default": ["monkey.guardicore.com", "www.google.com"],
-                    "description": "List of internet services to try and communicate with to "
-                    "determine internet"
-                    " connectivity (use either ip or domain)",
-                },
                 "self_delete_in_cleanup": {
                     "title": "Self delete on cleanup",
                     "type": "boolean",
diff --git a/monkey/tests/data_for_tests/monkey_configs/monkey_config_standard.json b/monkey/tests/data_for_tests/monkey_configs/monkey_config_standard.json
index 86a43f0fc..a18fb0adc 100644
--- a/monkey/tests/data_for_tests/monkey_configs/monkey_config_standard.json
+++ b/monkey/tests/data_for_tests/monkey_configs/monkey_config_standard.json
@@ -54,10 +54,6 @@
       "monkey": {
         "victims_max_find": 100,
         "victims_max_exploit": 100,
-        "internet_services": [
-          "monkey.guardicore.com",
-          "www.google.com"
-        ],
         "self_delete_in_cleanup": true,
         "use_file_logging": true,
         "serialize_config": false,