Three down: Phone network not working as users report no service and lost messages

OpenAI hit by outage after ‘technical issue’ impacts Meta social media apps

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1 week, 5 days ago

ChatGPT down: OpenAI reports major outage across globe

The Independent

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Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger and Threads not working amid major outage

The Independent

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1 week, 6 days ago

People commuting more and going to bed earlier, Virgin Media O2 data shows

The Independent

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

Farming community prepares to sue Telstra over reoccurring outages

ABC

Residents of a small farming town in Western Australia's Midwest say they are prepared to take legal action against Telstra after two months of recurring phone and internet outages. On the advice of his lawyer, Mr Hion started the petition at the town's IGA on Thursday to see whether at least 100 other locals would join a class action against …

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1 month ago

PayPal down: App not working as users unable to access their money

The Independent

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1 month ago

Big Issue vendors offered devices to sell magazines through contactless payment

The Independent

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1 month, 1 week ago

T-Mobile service back up after three hour outage

Daily Mail

T-Mobile was gone down for thousands of Americans in the state of Utah. Downdetector's outage map showed issues in hotspots, including New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and Phoenix, which could have been due to those customers attempting to contact friends and family in the Salt Lake City market who did not have service. Downdetector's outage map showed issues in …

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1 month, 1 week ago

NatWest blocks employees from speaking on WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Elon Musk’s offer of ‘free internet’ to Hurricane Milton victims isn’t quite what it seems

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Instagram appears to be down as thousands of users report outages

The Independent

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

iPhone users urged to install new Apple update urgently

The Independent

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Telstra mobile, internet outage leaves southern WA residents without services for more than a week

ABC

Residents of a country town in southern Western Australia are demanding answers from Telstra after an outage left internet and mobile services cut for more than a week. "We've generally got pretty good reception, but it's caused a fair bit of havoc over the last seven or eight days," he said. "She forwent three days' work last week and she …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Verizon outage map: See where service has been affected after millions report phones stuck in SOS mode, internet issues

Daily Mail

Verizon customers were in an uproar after the cell phone carrier's service went down on Monday morning. The outage potentially impacted millions of customers who reported they couldn't make or receive calls and texts and only had an SOS signal. Customers complained that their phones were set on SOS mode and they couldn't send or receive calls or texts Verizon, …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Verizon's mobile network down for tens of thousands of users in US

Hindustan Times

-Tens of thousands of Verizon users reported outages for the wireless carrier's services across the U.S. on Monday, with Chicago and Indianapolis among the hardest-hit cities and some iPhone users stuck in "SOS" mode. Verizon's mobile network down for tens of thousands of users in US According to tracking website Downdetector.com, the outage began at around 9:30 a.m. The outage …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Community Fibre down: London internet connections not working in outage

The Independent

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2 months, 4 weeks ago

Telegram U-turns on privacy policy by providing user phone numbers to police

The Independent

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3 months ago

TSB customers left without benefit and salary payments due to online glitch

The Independent

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3 months, 1 week ago

Millions of Vodafone and Three customers could see their bills rise, officials warn

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Reddit down: Site not working as users see wide array of error messages in latest tech meltdown

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Yet another AT&T outage that left millions without signal now resolved

Daily Mail

AT&T has finally restored signal to millions of Americans across several states, after last night's outage left them without cellphone access or 911 calls. The issue primarily affected iPhone users, and has even affected emergency services, with officials in Seminole County, Florida urging those with an issue to contact its non-emergency line. An AT&T spokesperson told media outlets: 'We've resolved …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Why does my phone say SOS? Nationwide AT&T outage sparks 911 fears as dispatch centers report widespread failures

Daily Mail

A nationwide AT&T outage has prompted users across the United States to dial 911, as dispatch centers are reporting widespread failures. A nationwide AT&T outage has prompted users across the United States to dial 911, as dispatch centers are reporting widespread failures Many customers have since turned to X to share their frustrations with the hours-long outage, as they seek …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

AT&T says it has resolved software issue that caused an outage for some wireless customers

CNN

CNN — AT&T wireless service was down for some customers for parts of Tuesday because of a software issue that has since been fixed, according to the company, which has experienced several outages this year. “We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate our customers’ patience as we worked to resolve this issue.” The AT&T outage came one day after …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Panchkula: Blocking customer’s call, SMS facilities costs telecom firm dear

Hindustan Times

While majority of people in the present digital age rely upon internet services for most tasks, a telecom company disconnected a Panchkula resident’s internet and mobile services without prior notice, inviting rap from District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission. The Panchkula resident said the telecom company restricted services by withdrawing outgoing calls, SMS and internet data on two postpaid numbers even …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Vodafone is back online following a three-hour outage that left thousands of Britons unable to use the internet on their smartphone

Daily Mail

It's one of the most popular network providers in the UK, but Vodafone is only now back online after going down for three hours this afternoon. It's one of the most popular network providers in the UK, but it appears that Vodafone went down this afternoon for three hours According to Downdetector, connection issues started around 12:30 pm as users …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Telstra, Optus 3G network shutdown delayed amid emergency call concerns

ABC

Telstra and Optus will delay the closure of their 3G networks. Optus Interim chief executive Micheal Venter said it was critical customers checked their devices were compatible with the 4G or 5G network, particularly for emergency calls. "We are joining with Telstra to launch a public awareness campaign to really drive home the safety message and get the final groups …

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5 months ago

Small businesses grapple with global tech outages created by CrowdStrike

Associated Press

NEW YORK — An owner of a consumer insights research firm couldn’t pay her employees, make Friday’s deadline to sign a contract for a new business or send key research to a key client. Kaleynska, an immigrant from Bulgaria who became a U.S. citizen in 2023, said she’s learned a hard lesson: “Our lives are very fragile because they’re based …

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5 months ago

Government urged to hold emergency Cobra meeting over IT outage

The Independent

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5 months, 1 week ago

AT&T says hackers stole 2022 call and text data from 'nearly all' cell customers

NPR

AT&T says hackers stole 2022 call and text data from 'nearly all' cell customers toggle caption Pau Barrena/AFP via Getty Images AT&T says hackers stole 2022 data of “nearly all” of its cellular customers from the company's workspace on a third-party cloud platform. AT&T’s investigation found that an unspecified number of “threat actors” exfiltrated files in April containing the records …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Apple gives urgent warning to iPhone users over scam that could take over your digital life

The Independent

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Telstra delays 3G network shutdown until August amid concerns about access to emergency calls

ABC

In short: Telstra is delaying the closure of its 3G network until August 31 amid concerns about the number of Australians who could be blocked from making emergency calls. Telstra is delaying the closure of its 3G network until August 31 amid concerns about the number of Australians who could be blocked from making emergency calls. Telstra is delaying its …

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8 months ago

Millions could lose internet access in California if this program expires

LA Times

Four years ago, Claudia Aleman and her family had only one way to get online — through their cellphones. “Without it, life is going to be difficult, and I’m sure I’m not the only one who feels this way.” The program, which was created after the pandemic forced many Americans to turn to the internet to connect with work and …

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8 months ago

X/Twitter will charge new users to post, Elon Musk says

The Independent

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Instagram and Threads features down as thousands report issues

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9 months ago

Martin Lewis reveals the one simple text that could save you money on your phone bill

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, Threads logins restored after widespread outage

The Hindu

A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms on March 5. Andy Stone, Meta’s head communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company “resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience.” Users reported …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Instagram, Facebook down: Meta issues first response to global outage

Hindustan Times

Meta acknowledged issues with its social media platforms, saying that the company is actively working to resolve the problem. We are working on this now," Meta spokesperson Andy Stone said in a post on X social media on Tuesday. Instagram, Facebook down Meta is currently facing widespread outages, leading to disruptions on global platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, Threads, and …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage

Associated Press

A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta’s head communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as Twitter, and said the company “resolved the issue as quickly as possible for everyone who was impacted, and we apologize for any inconvenience.” Users reported being locked …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads logins restored after widespread outage

LA Times

A technical issue caused users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms to experience login issues in what appears to have been a widespread outage. A technical issue caused widespread login issues for a few hours across Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms Tuesday. Andy Stone, Meta’s head of communications, acknowledged the issues on X, formerly known as …

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9 months, 4 weeks ago

AT&T finally tries to make amends for massive outage that left more than 70,000 without service...and customers are left fuming at the deal

Daily Mail

AT&T has finally offered compensation to customers affected by its network outage that downed at least 70,000 phones. The company blamed the outage on a 'software update glitch' as it expended its network coverage AT&T, headed by CEO John Stankey, has offered compensation to those effected by the outage 'We apologize for Thursday's network outage. The outage was first reported …

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10 months ago

Furious AT&T customers storm stores demanding answers from clueless sales assistants over network outage

Daily Mail

Furious AT&T customers have stormed local stores demanding answers from clueless sales assistants over the recent network outage. Video footage circulating TikTok revealed lines of frustrated customers seeking answers after the network outage affected at least 70,000 phones. Video footage circulating TikTok reveals lines of frustrated customers seeking answers after the network outage affected at least 70,000 phones 'Everybody going …

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10 months ago

Phone giants are fighting to ditch traditional landlines to save millions - but the huge AT&T outage this week is a chilling indication of why it would be a DANGEROUS move, customers say

Daily Mail

Rural residents say landline phones are vital to keep them connected in outages AT&T is seeking relief from its obligation to provide landline service in California Phone companies like AT&T and Verizon want to ax traditional landlines to cut costs - prompting fury from the elderly and rural customers most likely to be affected. AT&T is the 'Carrier of Last …

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10 months ago

AT&T blames major network outage that downed 70,000 phones on a software update glitch while it 'expanded its network' - but the FBI and Homeland Security are STILL investigating

Daily Mail

Phone company says outage occurred while it 'expanded' the network yesterday AT&T has blamed its network outage that downed at least 70,000 phones on a 'software update glitch'. Americans stood outside AT&T stores looking for answers to why they were without cellular service for hours AT&T staff appeared to have no answers for the group of frustrated customers standing outside …

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10 months ago

This week’s cellphone outage makes it clear: In the United States, landlines are languishing

Associated Press

NEW YORK — When her cellphone’s service went down this week because of an AT&T network outage, Bernice Hudson didn’t panic. “Don’t get me wrong, I like cellphones,” the 69-year-old Alexandria, Virginia, resident said Thursday, the day of the outage. Now, he said, “it’s become an afterthought,” replaced by services like broadband internet access and its multiple ways of making …

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10 months ago

AT&T is mocked by customers after network outage downed 70,000 phones and triggered fears of 'Leave the World Behind' apocalypse

Daily Mail

AT&T has been mocked by their customers after a network outage that caused 70,000 to lose their phone signal. While AT&T has said they are 'working urgently' to resolve the issues, customers have poked fun at the the service, which is considered one of the most expensive networks. On social media, customers poked fun at the company over the outage …

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10 months ago

AT&T’s network is having problems: What you should know while navigating a phone service outage

Associated Press

NEW YORK — Customers of AT&T, the country’s largest wireless provider, reported widespread outages on Thursday. The message indicates that the device is having trouble connecting to their cellular provider’s network, but it can make emergency calls through other carrier networks, according to Apple Support. Wi-Fi calling is a built-in feature on most Android devices and iPhones and can be …

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10 months ago

AT&T says the outage to its US cellphone network was not caused by a cyberattack

Associated Press

AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack. “Based on our initial review, we believe that today’s outage was caused by the application and execution of an incorrect process used as we were expanding our network, not a cyber attack,” the Dallas-based company said. …

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10 months ago

Major cellular outage hits US: AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon down

Hindustan Times

In a widespread disruption, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon, and other network users in the United States reported a significant cellular outage on Thursday, as per outage tracking website Downdetector.com. REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli//File Photo The outage, affecting major wireless carriers, was first noticed and reported by users, leading to a surge in outage reports. The website compiles outage information by aggregating status reports …

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10 months ago

Cell outage across the US: AT&T is 'working urgently to restore service' as more than 70,000 customers are hit by nationwide communications blackout - but mobile providers are refusing to reveal cause

Daily Mail

AT&T have said they 'working urgently' to restore network outages that is affecting over 70,000 of their customers. According to DownDetector, the number of outages reported climbed to over 70,000 just after 7AM on Thursday Service disruptions have been reported across the country, with outages first occurring around 4am eastern time The major cellphone companies have yet make any statement …

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