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BT (British Telecom) service status: outage reports and connection issues

Why is my BT (British Telecom) service not working?

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: internet, wi-fi and e-mail.

Full Outage Map

BT (British Telecom) offers broadband internet, home phone and television service. Internet connections are available through ADSL or BT Infinity branded fibre technology. BT Mobile operates as a MVNO using the EE network. BT Mobile mostly serves professional clients.

Problems in the last 24 hours

The graph below depicts the number of BT (British Telecom) reports received over the last 24 hours by time of day. When the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line, an outage is determined.

August 21: Problems at BT (British Telecom)

BT (British Telecom) is having issues since 09:20 AM GMT. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!

Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by BT (British Telecom) users through our website.

  • 62% Internet (62%)
  • 14% Wi-fi (14%)
  • 12% E-mail (12%)
  • 6% Total Blackout (6%)
  • 6% Phone (6%)
  • 1% TV (1%)

Live Outage Map

The most recent BT (British Telecom) outage reports came from the following cities: Walsall, Stowmarket, Halifax, Bagshot, Bridgwater, Southminster, London, Plymouth, Aberdeen, Waltham Forest, Blackburn, Hackney, Crawley, Wolverhampton, and Eastbourne.

CityProblem TypeReport Time
Walsall Internet 16 minutes ago
Stowmarket Internet 45 minutes ago
Halifax Internet 57 minutes ago
Bagshot Internet 1 hour ago
Bridgwater Internet 1 hour ago
Southminster Internet 1 hour ago
Full Outage Map

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BT (British Telecom) Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • shenry1972
    me (@shenry1972) reported

    I'd like to thank @bt_uk for leaving my vulnerable elderly mother without a working phone line for almost a week and giving such atrocious customer service.

  • chinleyman
    gary tordoff (@chinleyman) reported

    @bt_uk no internet AGAIN what is going on. Its nearly every day now, what are we paying for. Costing me to use my mobile data (Tesco) at least I can rely on that. How do I claim for the data I’m using and also a refund for not getting the broadband service I’m paying for?

  • alreetson
    namecantbebrank (@alreetson) reported

    @bt_uk @MoneySavingExp @MartinSLewis Why are you so aggravatingly poor at communicating and dealing with people who are made to use your services? Not choose, made.

  • DanyalMustafa
    Danyal Mustafa (@DanyalMustafa) reported

    At least 6 major Internet outages in under 2 weeks. Appalling treatment by your "support staff". I'd like a complaint sent to the CEO Allison Kirkby please. @btbusinesscare

  • Amit72191182463
    Amit (@Amit72191182463) reported

    @btbusinesscare I have a BT business connection for the last 2years where my contract was ending on 6th August, 2026. I called to terminate the contract but I have been asked to pay until 16th August. Also, you charged a £18 disconnection fee. Why do I need to pay after contract?

  • bailey_toby
    TobyBailey - will follow back (@bailey_toby) reported

    @Steve__Paxton When I call my bank @firstdirect a person answers the phone. A person that wants to help me. They have a very swift verification process. And my calls usually take a maximum of 1-2 minutes. Love it. But then there are times I have to call @bt_uk …. Or Thames water. FML!!!

  • _BudeBee
    BudeBee (@_BudeBee) reported

    @bt_uk The person on 0330 1234 150 wouldn’t resolve the problem, cut me off while I was still speaking and rerouted me to a long queue for reporting issues.

  • ClarkeDdmthe1st
    shullup it worked out (@ClarkeDdmthe1st) reported

    @bt_uk now being told there’s a area fault that will take a week to fix?! A WEEK. Forget using this service and forget using @EE as providers. No urgency at all. Pathetic

  • CrackedRearView
    Mat Oliver (@CrackedRearView) reported

    @VodafoneUK Nice to see my full fibre connection has wet itself. Not a hardware issue my end, and I never got a single drop with @bt_uk any works going on local to Elmswell Suffolk? This package isn’t cheap!

  • mandllewellyn
    Amanda Llewellyn (@mandllewellyn) reported

    @btbusinesscare Done that - of course! And your colleague’s are unable to assist me as it’s “a known problem” and “the only solution is to create a new email address”.

  • Magellanic80
    Miss🐧Magellanic🐧 (@Magellanic80) reported

    Hi @bt_uk Need a bit of help please. I've been send 5 emergency backup line telephones, when I only need one. I'm regrestered as a vulnerable customer. How do I go about sending them back and stopping further deliveries. Thanks

  • SuperSparkyDuck
    SparkyDuck 🐸 (@SuperSparkyDuck) reported

    @bt_uk do your executive complaints team just ignore emails requesting I be contacted? Ive requested calls twice in the space of two days and neither have happened. My internet is still down. Its been 3 weeks. Sort. It. Out.

  • leeelor
    LEILA (@leeelor) reported

    @bt_uk hey, I’m having trouble finding my active account with you. When I log in with the email it always logs into an inactive account. Can’t find bills info etc etc. All info is my closed account before rejoining you. Can you help? Thanks.

  • JohnAdamsEbble
    John Adams (@JohnAdamsEbble) reported

    What a totally negative experience calling @bt_uk has been. I’ve been trying to cancel an order for a month without success. 12 calls, endlessly on hold listening to appalling music. NO ONE seems able or willing to revert the order. Complaint ref number C10003089417 @Ofcom

  • GillianSmith16
    Gillian Smith (@GillianSmith16) reported

    @bt_uk @Beji218888 Your service checker is saying your system is down and your service centres won’t have any more information. This is 2026

  • TheWizYouTube
    The Wiz (@TheWizYouTube) reported

    @MadMonkeyGroup Crappy BT INTERNET!! @bt_uk full fibre is worse than the previous cheaper package we were on! £48.99 for nothing!! Called them, still bad... Probably best to look elsewhere where and cancel BT soon as possible!!

  • DamonCochrane1
    Damon Cochrane (@DamonCochrane1) reported

    @bt_uk @ee Both My BT or the ee app won't let me track my order. Both apps are crap.

  • darrenwhitehall
    Darren Whitehall (@darrenwhitehall) reported

    @bt_uk my mother phone line has a fault and it is not working I have brought new phones and this has not changed the issue. I need help as my mum has dementia.

  • DanielFactor79
    Daniel Factor (@DanielFactor79) reported

    @DavidPi74336203 @bt_uk Refuse to pay. If they send balifts round tell them to **** off

  • madmax889
    madmax889 (@madmax889) reported

    @bt_uk So I have to pay to call you on a premium number from a non bt mobile (I don’t use the landline with you) for an issue your end as never had a problem logging in before.

  • MinsterStudios
    Kerry Sumner (@MinsterStudios) reported

    @bt_uk very disappointed that no one has been in touch regarding my complaint or actioned anything at all. The executive team were supposed to get back to me yesterday

  • Ingleton_ian
    Ingleton Ian (@Ingleton_ian) reported

    @bt_uk Living in her own, remote location and currently no access to emergency services of she needs them.

  • teddypomp
    carito brigante (@teddypomp) reported

    @btbusinesscare your customer care takes some beating I tell you I’d even say Evris customer care and delivery services is better than yours Absolutely appalling And as for your rude staff on the blower What a Wally he is

  • charl32647
    ABC (@charl32647) reported

    There is no doubt that @bt_uk are one of the worst customer service companies in the UK if not the world. A total joke of a business.

  • CSI_Pete
    Pete Wright (@CSI_Pete) reported

    @bt_uk Hi. Is the offer to upgrade my broadband for £1 a scam? The “checkout broadband “ only button doesn’t work unless I alter my tv package which then starts a new 24 month contract. Seems everyone has the same issue. Seems a con to me then.

  • LoftusRogue
    Loftus Rogue (@LoftusRogue) reported

    Moved into a new flat. I’d had trouble with my @bt_uk Wi-Fi in the old place, so this time I thought: let’s pop do it properly. I upgraded to a more expensive Full Fibre package. Foolproof.

  • dkeight
    David Keight (@dkeight) reported

    @bt_uk We are currently leaving BT business contract after being a customer for decades. The last straw was a botched order for fibre broadband ending with a case via Ofcom, and our move to another supplier. BT then closed our account and appear to have blocked our online a/c

  • tringgooner
    Chris (@tringgooner) reported

    @bt_uk I think anyone would be unhappy don’t you? Messed around, then asked for a £20 deposit to that you will hold onto for up to 6 months. It’s a bloody disgrace. That is no way to treat any customer. And you know it.

  • kevkirk76
    Kev Kirk (@kevkirk76) reported

    @btbusinesscare why am I STILL being billed when our service ended 17/7 and we’ve paid the final bill. Now being billed for another month. Your billing department manage to ***** up every time we’ve used BT.

  • HamPeasyStottie
    Peter Old (@HamPeasyStottie) reported

    @bt_uk I have phoned twice but the issue is still unresolved. I still can't log in