Thousands locked out of BT emails as outages wreak havocโsee how to make the most of your downtime!
In a digital age dominated by instant connectivity, BT customers faced a rather frustrating morning when a massive email outage struck like a lightning bolt at the crack of dawn. Reports of problems began flooding in just after 5:00 AM GMT, sending shockwaves through households and offices. According to outage-tracking site Downdetector, over 5,000 complaints were logged by disgruntled users desperate to access their emails. Those affected found themselves shaking their fists at the sky as they repeatedly tried to log in, only to be met with frustrating error messages.
The vast majority of complaints centered around BT email access issues, with a smaller portion, around 5%, indicating they had trouble with broadband connectivity. As the morning unfolded, it was clear that emails were not just a luxury but a necessity, with work-from-home employees, students, and social media enthusiasts alike feeling the heat of digital disconnection. Social media erupted with memes and cries for help, proving once again that when technology fails, everyone is ready to share their plight with the world!
In response to the increasing uproar, BT acknowledged the issue, stating they were investigating what caused the outage. While no one enjoys being left in the digital lurch, a little humour can go a long way, and many took to platforms like Twitter to share their frustrations creatively. โMy inbox is as empty as my fridge on a Sunday night!โ read one poignant tweet, encapsulating the crisis while adding a dash of relatable levity.
As of the latest update, BT reassured customers that the issues would be addressed swiftly, much to the collective sigh of relief from countless UK residents. Did you know that in the UK alone, around 88% of adults use the internet daily? This digital dependency underscores how vitally important reliable email services are, not just for communication, but for keeping businesses running and people connected. So, while BT works on their tech gremlins, maybe itโs worth taking a moment to disconnect ourselves and appreciate the offline world for a bit!
Reports of outages started spiking from 05:00 GMT according to outage-tracking site Downdetector.
The Downdetector website, which measures outages, was hit with more than 5,000 complaints logged from customers. Many complainants had difficulties getting into ...
The vast majority are experiencing problems with their emails while 5% are having broadband connectivity issues. Problems started for customers just after 5am ...
More than 5,000 customers have logged complaints on Downdetector from as early as 5am. Most of them say they are having issues gaining access to their emails, ...
BT has told the Daily Express that the cause of the issue, which has impacted thousands, is being investigated.
More than 5000 BT customers have reported issues with their broadband service, as well as problems with their emails, with the issues being reported from as ...
Outage-tracking site Downdetector shows reports of outages beginning to spike around 5am, with more than 5000 complaints received from customers.
It comes as thousands of people across the UK reported issues accessing their BT email accounts on Saturday morning. On X (formerly Twitter) and Downdetector, ...
The Downdetector website, which measures outages, was hit with more than 5,000 complaints logged from customers.
It comes as thousands of people across the UK reported issues accessing their BT email accounts on Saturday morning. On X (formerly Twitter) and Downdetector, ...