Technology · 14 October 2025
Vodafone outage disrupts UK broadband, 4G and 5G services
Vodafone experienced a widespread network failure on October 13, affecting both broadband and mobile internet across the UK. Over 135,000 reports were logged on DownDetector by mid-afternoon. The provider said 2G voice and SMS services remained unaffected and engineers are actively working to restore full connectivity. Users also encountered issues accessing Vodafone’s website and app during the disruption — a stark reminder of society’s dependence on digital infrastructure.
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