A major Zoom outage has sent ripples across the internet, leaving users unable to connect to video calls or even access the Zoom website. Reports of the outage began surfacing around 3 PM ET, as evidenced by data from Downdetector and a flurry of frustrated tweets on X (formerly Twitter). Many users reported receiving ‘Unable to Connect’ error messages, while others couldn’t even sign in. Even accessing the Zoom website proved impossible, met with a 502 Bad Gateway error.
The impact of the outage was immediately felt by countless individuals and businesses reliant on Zoom for daily communication. The widespread nature of the disruption sparked a wave of online discussion, with users sharing their experiences and speculating about the cause. One The Verge reporter, attempting to access their Zoom account via Google, encountered a ‘This site can’t be reached’ error. This points to a broader issue impacting the platform’s infrastructure rather than individual accounts.
While the exact cause remains unclear at this time, Zoom’s silence has only added to the mystery. Attempts to reach the company for comment were unsuccessful, likely due to the ongoing disruption. The lack of an official statement leaves users uncertain about the timeline for resolution and the overall extent of the problem. The situation highlights the critical role of reliable communication platforms in our increasingly interconnected world, and the significant disruption caused when these services falter.
As of now, the situation remains fluid. The Verge will continue to update this story as more information becomes available. In the meantime, perhaps this forced digital detox is exactly what many of us needed.
