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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.

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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%)
  • 11% E-mail (11%)
  • 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: London, Great Malvern, Batley, Bridlington, Glasgow, Hammersmith, Birmingham, Scarborough, Halifax, Newham, City of Westminster, Henlow, Addlestone, Caterham, and Southwark.

CityProblem TypeReport Time
London Internet 1 hour ago
Great Malvern Wi-fi 2 hours ago
Batley Phone 2 hours ago
Bridlington Internet 3 hours ago
Batley Wi-fi 3 hours ago
Glasgow Internet 4 hours ago
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BT (British Telecom) Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • JAH59
    JAH (@JAH59) reported

    @bt_uk I want to make a complaint

  • MCarvill180
    M.C. (@MCarvill180) reported

    @bt_uk absolutely ridiculous service. My extender wouldn't connect, customer service replaced it with another identical extender, wouldn't connect, customer service then said they were completely wrong extenders and they would send proper extender, guess what ..

  • tomtolkien
    Tom Tolkien (@tomtolkien) reported

    @bt_uk you’ve emailed me three times now over the past three months with a digital voice activation date, and each time it never happened. Your chat help times out after 20 minutes and your call centre doesn’t pick up. Do you have an email address or postal address so I can contact you?

  • _erikacx
    erika x (@_erikacx) reported

    @bt_uk broadband has been down for last 20 mins, the online test isn’t working. Please advise

  • johnconner05
    john conner (@johnconner05) reported

    @bt_uk I do call - every Monday, get told order failed they will re-issue told to wait 3-5 days . I then call on the Monday saying it didn't happen to be told the order failed . Etc etc . It's now June . Someone in Tech even suggested cancel account then re open after a week LOL

  • puddles46
    uılʞuɐɹℲ (@puddles46) reported

    @bt_uk I'm not phoning again. I've had two complaints open both closed with no contact. Genuinely what is the point of calling. You will log a complaint again and then ignore me again. Genuinely the worst company I've ever dealt with

  • Smicer999
    Darren Smith (@Smicer999) reported

    @bt_uk Please can you supply an email address to document my experience with BT & Openreach that has to date: Cost me 8 hours of my time on the phone every day since June 3rd. I’ve had to take 2 days off work. I want to raise a data subject access & a complaint before I go OFCOM

  • KevinF1311
    Kevin Fowler (@KevinF1311) reported

    So I’ve had a BT landline since 1986 and broadband since 2002, but my renewal cost for broadband 900 Mb was £78.99 but after conversation £60.99, although a new customer can get it for £38.99. Ever felt like you are being ripped off.Awful customer service @bt_uk

  • Smicer999
    Darren Smith (@Smicer999) reported

    @bt_uk I must have had 10 complaints raised and closed according to your SMS messages. I want an email address where I can document in detail the atrocious customer service I’ve experienced. Are you saying you provide no electronic communication mailbox at all for complaint procedures?

  • PeterNunn3
    Peter Nunn (@PeterNunn3) reported

    The heavy rains over the past week have knocked out out internet, so for the first time in years I can’t watch Le Mans… Boo Hope you can fix it ASAP @WeAreOpenreach @bt_uk 😒

  • AaronLaw92
    Aaron Law (@AaronLaw92) reported

    @bt_uk It's never worked since signing up, I was told my account was being deleted so it could be recreated

  • IQuitMuskspace
    Mark Haynes (@IQuitMuskspace) reported

    @bt_uk Sorry but you really don't give a sh*t. You fekk up at every contact. Hopeless 'guides', rude, dismissive, unwilling to take ownership, never advise calls are recorded on call backs and now trying to charge me for a temporary fix!!! PATHETIC.

  • simboman
    Simboman 🇬🇧 🇺🇦 (@simboman) reported

    @IQuitMuskspace @bt_uk I dont know why @Ofcom allow them to repeatedly get away with such bad service. I hope you get sorted soon.

  • dbootsy
    david bootle (@dbootsy) reported

    @bt_uk I was due a call back yesterday they never got back to me. Can you ensure somebody gives me a call back today? Please? DM me if easier.

  • weblivz
    steven 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇨🇱🇮🇪 (@weblivz) reported

    @bt_uk It says there is an issue in my local area. This should be a proactive service to my mobile to indicate there is an issue. Also, the diagnostic page just timing out is also an issue that needs fixed. Thanks for the number though, very helpful I knowing what is happening.

  • Bilalahmadjj
    Bilal Ahmed (@Bilalahmadjj) reported

    @bt_uk Took Vikram 1 hour on a Web Chat for disconnection ..... Web Chat is supposed to work quicker.... Very poor service! I am very happy to leave BT Broadband.. I first ordered disconnection on 29th May but BT has no record of it. Anyway .. I am still not done yet the dude is still doing something in the background.. 1 hour!!!!! 🤯🤯🤯🤯Still no confirmation.. @BTGroup

  • liamsimo95
    liam (@liamsimo95) reported

    @SkyHelpTeam @bt_uk what broadband services do you offer to new customers? As @virginmedia broadband is **** and repeatedly disappoint all customers, surely won’t be too hard to provide a decent service rather than mediocrity

  • BoabSideshow
    Axel F 🤠 (@BoabSideshow) reported

    @bt_uk I have tried to download the latest update but for some strange reason it doesn't work on my phone??

  • MarkHowitt
    GM Mark Howitt (@MarkHowitt) reported

    Slighty worried about @Plusnet cust service as a @bt_uk shareholder... he said it wasn't part of his job to know about the direct debit guarantee!

  • messalinahooper
    grace hooper (@messalinahooper) reported

    @bt_uk so after 21 days of "service" I've had justv6 days of tv working without Internet dropping. That's really, really poor. If you don't cover Hurst Green then don't sell your service here

  • TomChap
    Tom Chapman 🐀 (@TomChap) reported

    @bt_uk Hi, I have just signed in to the BT account and the last bill says (Final bill). Next to the BT account No it says (Inactive). I was in credit and this was sent to my bank account. So I'm guessing its ok to cancel.

  • Ministryofmess
    Andy250 (@Ministryofmess) reported

    @bt_uk As well as the complaint, I've phoned twice this morning and got told the queue is over 15 minutes. Useless.

  • WebbyJamesHere
    JamesWebb (@WebbyJamesHere) reported

    @bt_uk can you fix your website so people can actually log in! Put details in, get texted a code, put code in, go to look at acc & get taken back to password page… round & round 🔁 🙄 If you want people to pay their bills it’s quite useful to let them see their acc 🤨

  • Ministryofmess
    Andy250 (@Ministryofmess) reported

    @bt_uk can't get in touch with anybody about an Openreach issue. I keep getting text messages saying they are going to cancel our broadband engineer. Looks like a glitch in the system.

  • jaysta1979
    J (@jaysta1979) reported

    @jayclark0106 @EE @bt_uk Yes considering they are "the UK's biggest broadband provider" the service is not great. Already spent time on the phone to them and it still drops out regularly......

  • DBDclothing
    DBD (@DBDclothing) reported

    @bt_uk I am at my wits end with your stupid service. I’ve been without email for 48 hours and you’re just sending me in circles, even when I speak to your people. Do you have a human being that actually knows how your business works?

  • messalinahooper
    grace hooper (@messalinahooper) reported

    @bt_uk what a shame , 2 weekends, 10 days of using your "service" and I've got yo watch about 4 hours tv, in total. Tried calling your helpline but it was a 90-minute wait

  • mags_cav
    Mags (@mags_cav) reported

    @bt_uk engineers damaged lights in my garden. After contacting your claims people,and chasing 3 times, I’ve been told keoghs are ‘not entertaining’ my claim! The had NO BUSINESS being in my garden! Damage caused but it’s not your fault? Dismissive and condescending reply.

  • dochill82
    Chris Hill (@dochill82) reported

    So tell me @bt_uk: 1. Is this the excellent customer service you talk about being committed to? 2. Why was my account cancelled when you knew it didn’t come from me? 3. Why aren’t your customer service team bending over backwards to get me online again today?

  • GalanthusA
    Chris (Christina) (@GalanthusA) reported

    @scubashark45 @bt_uk Unless you are happy to be without access to emails for hours (like today) I wouldn't recommend the switch. BT used to be good and worth paying extra for but not now. Been trouble since their EE merger and the fibre roll out.