To ask if anyone is having major mobile issues?

[MistressoftheDarkSide]

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.

Smarty has been on/off but I am in an area with mobile mast issues anyway (ongoing for years) soni never know if it's that or the provider.

I tried ringing my dad earlier but there was no dial tone I'm with ID

Just saw a comment on Down Detector from a breakdown recovery chap - so many things being affected but no mention on Sky News or any major news channel that I can see. It is countrywide so I feel for anyone in the path of the storm. I know storms can affect coverage, but this will have made it difficult to co-ordinate efforts to mitigate the impact I'm sure.

People might be unaware if they haven't tried to make a call today but if they try in an emergency situation and can't get through it could cost lives.

Out of interest has anyone on here having phone issues with the affected providers and who are in the storm area received the warning alert text thing?

Latest Updates 0n ID mobile website:
18:00 - 3UK engineers have identified and isolated the suspected issue.
16:00 - 3UK engineers continue to investigate.
14:00 - 3UK engineers are investigating the issue.

Next Update: 20:00.

Shall we run a bet on what the problem is? A fiver on squirrels as a starter.

Yes, I can't make or receive calls but got the signal. I'm in Glasgow with 3.

That's slightly reassuring x hope you weather the storm OK xxxx

So just had a call come through. However 1 min in it dropped off and now can’t get a call in or out again. Hopefully this is a sign that the fix will be soon though.

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

South Wales here
I'm with ID Mobile which is 3 Network
I can't dial out or receive calls. Not since lunchtime

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.

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.

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.

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/jan/23/thousands-of-customers-affected-by-outages-across-three-network-in-uk

I'm amazed how much this is being down played. I've seen loads of posts on Facebook etc about it so I think it's more than just a small number.

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.

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.

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

If you have WhatsApp you can use that to make calls

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

I'm on 3

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.

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

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