Jio Network Outage Hits India
On September 17, 2024, Reliance Jio users across India reported a significant network outage. Thousands of customers have complained about problems with signal loss, mobile internet connectivity, and JioFiber services. According to Down Detector, over 10,000 users reported issues, with 65% experiencing signal problems, and the rest facing difficulties with mobile internet and JioFiber.
The outage particularly affected Mumbai, where users took to social media using the hashtag #Jiodown to express their frustrations. Speculations point to a fire incident at a data center, though no official confirmation has been provided by Reliance Jio. As of now, other telecom providers such as Airtel and Vodafone Idea remain unaffected.
Source: Business Standard, Free Press Journal