An Internet outage refers to a period during which internet service is unavailable or disrupted, preventing users from accessing online resources, services, or communications. Outages can be caused by a variety of factors, including technical issues within an internet service provider’s infrastructure, hardware failures, software bugs, cyberattacks, natural disasters, or maintenance activities. The duration and impact of an outage can vary, affecting individuals, businesses, or entire regions. Users typically experience symptoms such as inability to connect to the internet, slow connection speeds, or interruptions in online activities. Internet outages can have significant consequences, particularly for businesses that rely on uninterrupted online access to operate, as well as for individuals relying on the internet for communication, work, or access to information.
Virgin Media's broadband services experienced a major outage, affecting over 1,000 subscribers this morning. Connectivity issues were widely reported on Downdetector around 9 a.m., causing significant disruptions in homes and…