Airtel Network Glitch? Internet and Calling Services Hit for Thousands

Airtel Network Glitch : According to reports, Airtel customers in India are experiencing issues with their broadband, phone, and mobile internet services, especially on Mondays after 8:30 PM. Cities including Chennai, Coimbatore, and portions of the National Capital Region are experiencing significant problems, according to outage-tracking data.

Significant disruptions in broadband, phone, and mobile internet services are apparently affecting thousands of Airtel customers throughout India; outages are said to have peaked about 8:30 PM on Monday. The problem is broad, impacting places including Chennai, Coimbatore, Dindigul, Thrissur, and portions of the National Capital Region, according to data from the outage-tracking platform Downdetector.

The bulk of customers, almost 66%, have reported a total loss of cell service, according to the tracking website. According to user reports on Downdetector, another 21% have experienced problems placing or receiving calls, and 13% are battling mobile internet disruptions.

Despite the magnitude of the alleged disruption, Airtel has not yet released a formal statement outlining the reason for the outage or providing an estimated time of return for regular services. Customers are encouraged to report issues or look for updates in the meantime by using the Airtel Open Network portal.

Concerns about the lack of connection and its effects on day-to-day life, including disruptions to digital payments and UPI-based transactions, have been expressed by users on social media in response to the outage.

“The network is still down after more than two hours. When there is a service outage, why doesn’t Airtel warn us as quickly about recharge deadlines? On X, one user made a post. “Can’t contact anyone, Wi-Fi keeps dropping more than 20 times a day,” claimed another user. The worst service. preparing to change providers.

Numerous users in Chennai emphasized how the outage has interfered with regular online purchases. “Airtel Down.” A user commented, “This network issue is seriously affecting daily life because UPI is widely used for payments.” The person also mentioned that this is not the first time in recent weeks that service has disappeared unexpectedly.

User Reactions

Social media platforms were flooded with complaints from frustrated users who reported call drops, no network coverage, and VOLTE issues. Many expressed dissatisfaction with Airtel’s customer service and the lack of timely updates. Some users even considered switching to other service providers due to the inconvenience caused.

Impacted Regions

The outage reports were most concentrated in:

• Tamil Nadu (Chennai, Coimbatore, Madurai, Dindigul)
• Kerala (Thrissur, Kozhikode)
• National Capital Region (Delhi, Noida)
• Gujarat (Ahmedabad)
• Karnataka (Bengaluru)

Users in these regions reported issues ranging from no signal to complete service blackouts

What You Can Do

If you’re still experiencing issues:

• Restart your device or toggle airplane mode.
• Switch to 2G or 3G networks temporarily.
• Use Wi-Fi for internet access if available.
• Report the issue via the Airtel Thanks app or the Airtel Open Network portal.