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MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 14:25

Posting for traffic.

I'm on 3, DF is on Giff Gaff. Down detector says both networks are reporting issues in the last half hour or so.

Anyone else?

I can't call my Dad - it either doesn't connect or kucks me straight off - he can call me but it's not coming through until he leaves a voicemail - not ringing my end but I get voicemail notification.

Texts are sketchy.

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Showrr · 24/01/2025 18:47

EmmaMaria · 24/01/2025 13:47

Mine is fine but I did have to restart my phone this morning before it all reset. Have you tried the old "switch off, switch on"?

Yes thank you, it's working again now thankfully.

EmmaMaria · 24/01/2025 13:47

Showrr · 24/01/2025 10:28

I still can't access my voicemail, I'm with ID

Mine is fine but I did have to restart my phone this morning before it all reset. Have you tried the old "switch off, switch on"?

Showrr · 24/01/2025 10:28

I still can't access my voicemail, I'm with ID

KungFuSock · 24/01/2025 09:53

Hope your phone is working now @MistressoftheDarkSide

I've just had a look at the latest update on smarty facebook page- Im hoping my phone works as need to make a few calls.
For anyone not on Facebook the smarty update:

"24/01/25 08:10: Good morning, please see below an update on yesterday's network issue:

Following an issue affecting voice calls yesterday, services have almost returned to normal overnight.

Our monitoring has picked up an issue with calls connected via Wi-Fi which we are investigating urgently. Today, we also expect to see an additional impact on our service due to Storm Éowyn in some areas. We have already deployed extra engineering resources and planning for these areas, so we can bring sites that are impacted back online as soon as it is safe to do so.

A normal volume of 999 calls were connected yesterday and our monitoring confirms the service is working fully this morning. We continue to investigate the small number of reports that we received about 999 call failures.
Our customer care team continues to experience high volumes, so there may be a delay in our response.

Our customer care team continues to experience high volumes. Please bear with them, they’re doing their very best to help everyone as quickly as possible.

We apologise sincerely for the inconvenience caused by the issues on our voice network yesterday."

rwalker · 24/01/2025 05:23

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 17:20

Maybe explain what the fault is?

and what practical difference would that make

nonamehere · 23/01/2025 23:55

I had no service on Smarty all afternoon, but it reconnected about 10pm, and is OK now. My partner's (also Smarty) came back at the same time.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 23:53

I'm really annoyed I haven't got a landline right now. Glad the thread has been helpful 🙂 hopefully it will all get resolved overnight. I feel a little less isolated being able to post here.

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NordicwithTeen · 23/01/2025 23:47

Thank you for the updates - not on other social media so would have no idea on what was going on otherwise! Makes you realise landlines may have gone a little too soon...

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 23:39

Thank you.

Oh I do hope this doesn't drag on. I need to make and receive some urgent calls about my MIL and her care going forward as she's end of life dementia. Maddening!!

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KungFuSock · 23/01/2025 23:35

This is the latest update from smarty on their facebook page

Last update today “23/01/25 23:00: Our teams are still working to fix the ongoing issue affecting a small percentage of voice services. Data services are unaffected.

We'll next update tomorrow, thanks again for your patience, we're really sorry for any inconvenience this may continue to cause.”

The previous update mentioned some customers having trouble connecting to emergency services (hopefully that has been urgently sorted) . I'm guessing I wont be able to call anyone tomorrow or receive any calls.
It was frustrating receiving messages saying I'd missed calls (and I had no idea).

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 23:06

Ah bugger, that's really frustrating. Commiserations.

I can't believe it's still going on and not a really major news story. And how rubbish Three are being about updates. Surely by now they have some idea of what's going on. I mean, has someone faceplanted on the "mute all calls" key? Kicked out a vital plug? Squirrels in the server room? Or, my current favourite and no less ridiculous- cyber attack? Or a dodgy software issue? I just want some answers!!

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TheaBrandt · 23/01/2025 23:00

Can’t make or receive calls or access my voicemail with numerous client voicemails on. No doubt will lose work because of this. Bloody shit service three

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 22:58

Anyone been able to get through yet? Past my Dad's bedtime so I can't phone him to check ......

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 21:22

Unfortunately some calls I need to make are to landlines or to older people who may struggle with another app unless someone can show them how it works.

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NoCarbsForMe · 23/01/2025 21:21

NoCarbsForMe · 23/01/2025 21:21

Yes! Wouldn't call my mum all evening. DHs phone worked fine.

I'm on 3

NoCarbsForMe · 23/01/2025 21:21

Yes! Wouldn't call my mum all evening. DHs phone worked fine.

rainbowunicorn · 23/01/2025 21:17

If you have WhatsApp you can use that to make calls

DeliciousApples · 23/01/2025 21:06

Three is gubbed in Central Scotland too. I can't make or receive calls or get through to the answer machine.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 21:04

8 hours and counting. Very worrying that there are reports of issues calling 999. You won't know unless you try, which if course you shouldn't do unless it's a genuine emergency. Very worried about people dependent on their mobile service, such as while travelling etc or due to vulnerabilities. Really think 3 should be a bit more forthcoming about the issues and timescales for a fix right now.

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Peoplehelpthepeople · 23/01/2025 20:37

Yes, calls have been down since lunchtime (on 3). Husband is same, also with them. We are in the red storm area but did get the government alert.

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 19:58

So it rang for him but it said call rejected or something when he answered. I called him again - no ringing this time, but I got a text about his call to me although it didn't ring my end. It's really annoying.

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MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 19:50

PitchforksAndProof · 23/01/2025 19:44

It's started working again for one of the DC - she's currently on the phone to a friend. Still not working for me though.

Just tried my Dad - this time it actually rang a few times but then kicked me off again. Waiting for him to text and let me know if it rang at his end.

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PitchforksAndProof · 23/01/2025 19:44

It's started working again for one of the DC - she's currently on the phone to a friend. Still not working for me though.

MistressoftheDarkSide · 23/01/2025 19:40

Calamitousness · 23/01/2025 19:35

@MistressoftheDarkSide im a South west coaster and mast has been out for upgrade for days now. Till Saturday at 6pm apparently

That's interesting...

For me everything just stopped around 1pm with no warning or explanation. Have seen comments from Northerners on Down Detector that their outage started around 11am. I'm intrigued. And frustrated.

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