The year 2022 saw a number of significant internet outages that affected users around the world. The outages, which were caused by issues with network infrastructure and other technical problems, disrupted internet and phone service for millions of users.
Outage on Cloudflare’s Network
On June 24th, 2022, a widespread internet outage was caused by an issue on Cloudflare’s network. The outage affected a large number of websites and services, including Reddit, Twitch, and the UK government’s website. The issue was caused by a bug in Cloudflare’s network that resulted in incorrect routing of traffic.
Google Services Outage
On December 14th, 2022, a number of Google services, including Gmail, Google Drive, and Google Maps, experienced an outage. The cause of the outage was traced back to an issue with Google’s internal storage systems. The outage affected users in various parts of the world and lasted for several hours.
Amazon Web Services Outage
On November 26th, 2022, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced an outage that affected a number of websites and services that rely on the platform. The outage was caused by an issue with the network infrastructure in one of AWS’s data centers. The outage lasted for several hours and affected users in the US and Europe.
Verizon Fios Outage
On September 22nd, 2022, a widespread internet outage affected users of Verizon’s Fios service in the northeastern US. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
Comcast Outage
On April 7th, 2022, an outage on Comcast’s network affected users in various parts of the US. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
Level 3 Outage
On March 3rd, 2022, an outage on Level 3’s network affected internet service in various parts of the US and Europe. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
AT&T Outage
On January 27th, 2022, an outage on AT&T’s network affected internet and phone service for users in various parts of the US. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
Orange Outage
On December 18th, 2022, an outage on Orange’s network affected internet and phone service for users in France. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
BT Outage
On November 12th, 2022, an outage on BT’s network affected internet and phone service for users in the UK. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
Telstra Outage
On October 5th, 2022, an outage on Telstra’s network affected internet and phone service for users in Australia. The outage was caused by an issue with the company’s network infrastructure and lasted for several hours.
The year 2022 saw a number of significant internet outages that had a significant impact on users around the world. These outages highlight the importance of robust network infrastructure and the need for companies to invest in measures to prevent and mitigate the impact of future outages.
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