Netflix Goes Down in US and India

Netflix, the widely popular streaming service, is grappling with a significant outage, affecting thousands of users across the United States. The issue arose just as fans were gearing up to stream the much-anticipated Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing event, leaving many viewers frustrated. According to Downdetector.com, reports of streaming issues peaked at nearly 14,000, highlighting the widespread impact of the disruption.

Users Report Streaming Glitches

The outage primarily affected video streaming, with 86% of complaints linked to streaming issues, 10% to server connection problems, and 4% to login errors. Social media platforms were flooded with user complaints, with many expressing frustration over the timing of the glitch. Some speculated the issue stemmed from a surge in traffic due to the event's popularity.

Netflix Remains Silent

As of now, Netflix has not issued an official statement addressing the root cause of the outage. However, the number of reported issues has dropped significantly, with around 5,100 complaints remaining at the time of the latest update. Fans await updates from the platform as they continue to experience intermittent disruptions.

Social Media Backlash

Frustrated viewers shared their grievances online. Comments ranged from humorous takes on the situation to harsh criticism of Netflix’s preparedness. One user remarked, “If Netflix doesn’t fix this buffering issue, this will go down as one of the biggest fails in streaming history.” Another added, “Live streaming keeps freezing up. Someone’s going to get fired for this traffic overload.”

As users eagerly await the fight, the pressure is on Netflix to resolve the issue swiftly.

With inputs from agencies
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