Netflix Experiences Significant Service Disruption
Downdetector reported more than 20,000 complaints Monday
Netflix confirmed a significant service outage that lasted about three hours Monday afternoon, with more than 20,000 users registering complaints on Downdetector.
From around 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. EST, users received a message indicating there was a problem with their WiFi network when they tried to stream content on Netflix.
The streaming company released a statement saying it was experiencing “technical issues” that affected “some’ customers.
On social media, subscribers described using myriad device platforms, ranging from Roku smart TVs to gaming consoles. And there were no reports of any related service interruption for Google or Amazon cloud services.
The problem appeared to be resolved by 8 p.m. It’s unclear how widespread the outage was and whether it affected other regions beyond the United States.
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