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Impact LevelLow
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Scope LevelNational
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Last Update2025-07-24
Key Impacts
Negative Impacts (3)
Event Overview
Thousands of users faced a significant outage on EE and BT phone networks, preventing phone calls and emergency 999 access. The disruption caused public concern, with network operators attributing the issue to 'network issues.' The exact cause and timing remain unspecified, but the widespread impact highlighted the severity of the situation.
Event Timeline
EE and BT Networks Experience Major Outage Affecting Phone Calls
On a recent day, thousands of users were unable to make phone calls due to a significant outage affecting EE and BT phone networks. The disruption included inability to make emergency 999 calls, causing concern among patients and the general public. Network operators acknowledged the issue as 'network issues' but the news source did not specify exact causes or timings. The outages were widespread, leaving key advice and updates to users underlining the severity and impact of the situation on communication services.