Web Desk: Threads users also encountered connection issues, with some unable to log in and others experiencing delays in loading content.
Independent outage monitoring platforms registered a sharp increase in complaints during the same period, suggesting the disruptions were not confined to a single country or region.
The surge in reports indicated that the incident had affected a substantial number of users globally, reinforcing concerns that the issue stemmed from a broader technical disruption rather than isolated connectivity problems.
As of the latest updates, Meta had not released a detailed explanation regarding the cause of the service disruptions.
The company had also not provided a specific timeline for the full restoration of services across its platforms.
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