All articles tagged with #service outage
Apple TV has been inaccessible since September 30, 4:43 PM ET, while other Apple services have since recovered. Apple attributes the issue to scheduled maintenance, though the cause of the prolonged downtime remains unclear.
Microsoft 365 experienced a major global outage on August 31, 2026, affecting Outlook, Exchange Online, Teams, and OneDrive. The disruption stemmed from a core authentication configuration failure, not just an isolated email issue. Microsoft implemented a phased mitigation strategy, with full recovery achieved by September 1. The incident highlighted the fragility of shared infrastructure dependencies within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Microsoft is addressing an ongoing Exchange Online incident (EX1467029) causing intermittent 'Server busy' errors and delays in email sent to or received from external domains. The issue, acknowledged at 02:19 AM EDT on September 4, 2026, appears to be aggravated by anti-spam protections for a subset of users. While Microsoft has not disclosed the specific regions affected or the total number of impacted users, it is analyzing service telemetry to determine the root cause and mitigation path. This incident follows a broader Microsoft 365 outage in late August that affected authentication and multiple services.
On August 31, 2026, OpenAI acknowledged a partial outage affecting its ChatGPT Work service, causing elevated latency and errors for users across multiple subscription plans. The incident, which began around 11:04 AM ET, particularly impacted Plus subscribers by rendering Work mode unavailable, preventing them from starting or continuing tasks. While OpenAI stated it was working on a mitigation, the issue persisted through at least 12:02 PM ET. DownDetector reported over 10,000 user complaints by 11:06 AM ET, with issues noted in the United States and Sri Lanka. OpenAI’s status page confirmed the errors, noting that users on various plans faced disruptions in their workflow capabilities.
Microsoft is investigating a widespread service disruption affecting Exchange Online and multiple Microsoft 365 applications. The incident, tracked under EX1464935 and later MO1465074, causes email delays, authentication failures, and access issues for Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, and SharePoint. Microsoft identified a core authentication configuration error as the root cause and is testing a remediation strategy on a subset of servers before broader deployment.
Microsoft Outlook experienced a widespread service disruption on Monday, August 31, 2026, affecting thousands of users. The issue stemmed from an authentication component failure in Exchange Online, causing problems with message receipt and app access. Microsoft confirmed the incident and is testing a remediation strategy, while user reports peaked at over 13,000 by mid-morning.
A major AWS outage originating from North Virginia data centers has caused widespread disruptions across numerous popular apps and services, including social media, gaming, productivity, and streaming platforms, highlighting the critical role of Amazon's cloud infrastructure in global internet connectivity.
Venmo and PayPal experienced outages for some users, according to monitoring reports, causing temporary service disruptions.
A cable cut by Spectrum has caused an outage in Southern Pines, affecting local cable services.
Verizon experienced widespread service outages in Los Angeles County due to vandalism of fiber optic cables, which was caused by acts of theft and vandalism targeting infrastructure, impacting families, businesses, and safety.
Microsoft is investigating ongoing authentication issues affecting Microsoft 365 users, caused by a recent change aimed at improving MFA sign-in functionality. The incident impacts users in various regions, with Microsoft working on configuration updates to mitigate the problem while seeking a long-term solution.
Microsoft 365 is experiencing issues affecting Exchange Online and Microsoft Teams, causing potential outages for users of Outlook and Teams. The company is working to resolve the problem but is facing delays, acknowledging the significant impact on businesses. User reports on Downdetector indicate a spike in problems around 1 p.m. EST, with some users unable to access services since the morning. Microsoft is actively investigating the issue and providing updates.
OpenAI's ChatGPT service is back online after experiencing a temporary outage for some users. The company resolved the issue and is monitoring the situation. Additionally, former board member Helen Toner revealed details about Sam Altman's ouster last year, citing his behavior as problematic for the board's mission. OpenAI responded, stating an independent review found no concerns related to product safety or company operations.
Google experienced a worldwide service outage on May 31, 2024, affecting Google News and Google Drive, among other services. Users reported issues accessing these services starting around 8 AM ET. The outage was confirmed by Downdetector and caused significant disruptions. By 2:28 PM ET, Google had resolved the issues, and services began to stabilize.
AT&T offers a $5 credit to customers affected by a recent service outage, but many find it insufficient, especially considering the 12-hour disruption. The credit, based on the "average cost of a full day of service," will be applied over 1-2 billing cycles, leading to criticism on social media for being too little and taking too long. The company's response has sparked widespread backlash, with some customers expressing frustration and disbelief at the perceived lack of compensation, while others question the delay in crediting such a small amount.