— Millions of users across multiple continents experienced widespread internet disruptions early this morning, with key digital services — including websites, messaging apps, cloud platforms, and payment systems — temporarily knocked offline or slowed down.
The outage began between 06:30 and 08:00 AM GMT, affecting users in parts of Europe, North America, South Asia, and segments of Africa. Major internet backbone providers and data routing centers appeared to be impacted, though the exact cause has not yet been confirmed.
Reports from global monitoring platforms such as NetBlocks and DownDetector showed surges in outages for services including:
Google products (Gmail, YouTube, Drive)
Microsoft Teams and Outlook
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
WhatsApp and Instagram
Cloudflare and Akamai content delivery networks
Several international internet service providers (ISPs) also reported technical difficulties, with some suggesting the root of the issue may be linked to an internal routing error or core network misconfiguration — not a cyberattack.
Impact Across Industries
Remote workers were unable to log in to their systems, and live meetings were delayed or canceled.
E-commerce platforms experienced brief downtime, affecting sales and online transactions.
Media outlets, banking systems, and even air traffic data feeds saw delays in updates or live tracking.
In education, online learning platforms reported login issues in multiple countries.
Many users took to social media (where accessible) to confirm and share their experiences, using hashtags like #InternetOutage and #GlobalDown which quickly trended on X (formerly Twitter).
Recovery in Progress
By late morning GMT, many services began stabilizing as network engineers worked to reroute traffic and restart affected nodes. Some countries reported full recovery, while others noted intermittent service depending on the provider.
Companies like Cloudflare, Google, and Amazon acknowledged the disruption and said their teams were monitoring the situation closely. A formal technical report is expected within the next 24–48 hours.
Not a Cyberattack — For Now
Despite initial speculation, no government or cyber security agency has indicated signs of a coordinated cyberattack. Experts suggest the incident could be similar to past events involving BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) leaks or software misconfigurations that caused ripple effects globally.
What to Do If You’re Still Affected:
Restart your modem/router
Switch between mobile data and Wi-Fi if one is more stable
Check ISP status pages or support lines
Be cautious of phishing links during outages — cybercriminals often take advantage of chaos
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