Airtel has not provided an explanation for the outage or a timeline for when services will be back to normal.
Many Airtel users across India are reportedly facing problems with mobile internet, calls,and broadband services. According to reports from Downdetector, thousands of complaints were filed around 8:30 PM on May 13, with users experiencing poor signal, dropped calls and internet outages. The issue appears to be affecting several areas including Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Thrissur, and parts of Delhi.
According to Downdetector, the majority of Airtel users — about 66 per cent — reported having no signal. Around 21 per cent faced issues with mobile phone services, while 13 per cent experienced problems with mobile internet connectivity.
Airtel is facing outage.
Frustrated customers have taken to social media to highlight problems like no network, emergency calls only, and complete service loss. Some also reported that the outage is affecting online payments and UPI transactions.
“@airtelindia, It’s been over 2 hours and the network is still down. You’re quick to remind us about recharges and validity, but where is the same urgency when it comes to service outages? This is unacceptable,” an X user wrote.
“@airtelindia, @Airtel_Presence, @AirtelXtream, you want me to pay for this ? Can’t able to contact anyone regarding this … worst service by #Airtel . Totally disappointed . 20+ a day the WiFi going down . Nobody responding . Moving out from Airtel,” a user wrote on X.
Airtel Outage”Airtel Down. Airtel is experiencing network issues throughout Chennai. UPI has become the most commonly used method for money transactions amid these connectivity problems affecting regular life,” another users poster from his social media account.
“What’s happening @Airtel_Presence @airtelindia? Around 2 weeks back your Broadband went down for 2 to 3 days and I tagged you. And now this in South Chennai? Pls don’t do this and maintain the service better,” a frustrated user posted on Elon Musk-owned social media platfom.
“#Airtel #airtelnetwork #Airtel_down @airtelindia from 8 pm onwards I’m facing the network issue and I’m from Kerala, still the issue has not yet cleared , such a bad network system now, due to the network issue I had lost my time also as well who will bare that loss ??”.
“Airtel network down? Not just you! Issues reported across India due to possible maintenance or technical glitches. Check Downdetector or contact Airtel at (area code)+44444121. #AirtelNetworkDown #Airtel #AirtelDown,” an Airtel user posted on X.
At this time, Airtel has not provided an explanation for the outage or a timeline for when services will be back to normal. Users can check the Airtel Open Network portal to report issues or track updates.
This a developing story…..