A SLEW of the world’s most frequented online platforms and services, including Facebook, Messenger and Instagram, experienced a sudden and widespread outage on Tuesday (Mar 5).
As of 3 p.m. UK time users across the globe have found themselves unable to access these sites, causing widespread disruption to communication, information retrieval, and entertainment services.
The outage, described by experts as “unprecedented” in its scope and impact, has left millions of users stranded, with businesses, educational institutions, and individuals scrambling to find alternatives. The cause of the outage remains unclear, with all companies involved currently investigating the issue and working tirelessly to restore services as quickly as possible.
After around 90 mins services were back up with Facebook’s owner Meta remaining tight-lipped about the reason for the temporary blackout.
