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O2 Outage Report in Manchester, England

Problems detected

Users are reporting problems related to: phone, internet and total blackout.

The latest reports from users having issues in Manchester come from postal codes M61.

O2 is the commercial brand of Telefónica UK Limited offering mobile phone and mobile internet service, including voicemail and SMS. With over 25 million customers, O2 runs 2G, 3G and 4G networks across the UK. O2 previously offered home broadband service.

Problems in the last 24 hours in Manchester, England

The chart below shows the number of O2 reports we have received in the last 24 hours from users in Manchester and surrounding areas. An outage is declared when the number of reports exceeds the baseline, represented by the red line.

O2 Outage Chart in Manchester, England 01/15/2026 07:40

January 15: Problems at O2

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Most Reported Problems

The following are the most recent problems reported by O2 users through our website.

  1. Phone (49%)

    Phone (49%)

  2. Internet (30%)

    Internet (30%)

  3. Total Blackout (14%)

    Total Blackout (14%)

  4. E-mail (4%)

    E-mail (4%)

  5. Wi-fi (3%)

    Wi-fi (3%)

  6. TV (%)

    TV (%)

Live Outage Map Near Manchester, England

The most recent O2 outage reports came from the following cities: Wilmslow, Manchester, Middleton, Stockport, Bolton and Salford.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomWilmslow Phone
United KingdomManchester Phone
United KingdomStockport Total Blackout
United KingdomBolton Phone
United KingdomManchester Total Blackout
United KingdomSalford Internet

Community Discussion

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O2 Issues Reports Near Manchester, England

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in Manchester and nearby locations:

  • VivienneNewt0n Vivienne Newton (@VivienneNewt0n) reported from Bolton, England

    @O2 yet again I’m let down by you - ordered an upgrade & chose a phone in stock. Then told the phone was out of stock - but I can’t change my order!! Disabled, going on holiday & needed the phone 😡@PiratePaul2705

  • cazatmacs Carol Johnson 🐝 (@cazatmacs) reported from Rochdale, England

    I will be cancelling my @O2 contract ASAP I’m giving you more than £30 a month and getting no signal at all for 8 hours every evening during my shift could you please send me a code to keep my number.

  • kellyvmckeown Kelly McKeown (@kellyvmckeown) reported from Oldham, England

    @O2 not good I’ve been a customer for years rang to upgrade and to see if you can match a competitors offer and you can’t looks like I’ll be leaving #o2 #letdown #customersnotvalued

  • Kiddy_Cat Cat Kerslake (@Kiddy_Cat) reported from Rochdale, England

    As a valued @o2 customer you can help us #support the #amazong work the @NSPCC do pop into @o2salfodquays to find out how #speakoutstaysafe #childline #help @LowryOutlet @MediaCityUK @MIDCommsUK

  • Alisonexcop Alison (@Alisonexcop) reported from Oldham, England

    O2 @O2 Worst customer service! First you overcharged me, then 5 days in and still no call back for resolution. #badcustomerservice #O2

  • bsdesigned Brent Starling (BS) (@bsdesigned) reported from Manchester, England

    @O2 Constant drop out in the centre of Manchester due to congestion. Got told by a representative that: After speaking with our Network Service Team, the level of service you’re receiving is the expected level within that area. And it's part of T's and C's.. So tough luck.

  • Ismailelnino Ismail Mutlib (@Ismailelnino) reported from Stockport, England

    @goodebening1 @AbrarBNa @fadoofred92 @raheels88 @O2 @EE Guy tried to get me into it you know about how much of a sick deal it is. You are what your network is g

  • asid21 A Sid (@asid21) reported from Salford, England

    @O2 why does your network never work. Can't wait to get back to @EE

  • J_P_Green John Green (@J_P_Green) reported from Bolton, England

    Anyone else had issues with replacement phones via insurance claims with @O2 - reported last week and as of today still no phones in stock even though they receive deliveries daily and also offering no alternatives!

  • Hoiskiez Matt (@Hoiskiez) reported from Salford, England

    @MikAlexH @Chris_Stroud @O2 Yep totally agree! Can never get online in Manchester City centre even when it says I have 4G signal ... annoying!

  • cazatmacs Carol Johnson 🐝 (@cazatmacs) reported from Middleton, England

    @Cheryllee64 @O2 @tescomobile No people are having problems here with them too, I’m going to try @ThreeUK

  • steven_rothwell steven rothwell (@steven_rothwell) reported from Leigh, England

    @O2 could you tell me why the signal is shockingly bad in Leigh Lancashire

  • lebradle lorraine bradley (@lebradle) reported from Salford, England

    @O2 new customer to O2 and I’m appalled at the customer service I’ve received. Been told lies after lies. Would appreciate someone to get back to me to sort it out.

  • cazatmacs Carol Johnson 🐝 (@cazatmacs) reported from Rochdale, England

    @O2 Wow aren’t they lucky, all I want is a signal in Middleton it’s still not working.

  • HeyThereItsMoon Rachael Ruby 🦄 (@HeyThereItsMoon) reported from Manchester, England

    @O2 is there an issue with data in the Manchester area I cant send any messages over data 😥😥😥

  • lucemets Lucy Metcalf (@lucemets) reported from Salford, England

    @o2 Do NOT use #o2recycle it’s an absolute CON! I sent my perfect condition iPhone 7 to them on an offer of £115, only to recieve a revised offer today of £57 because they claim the screen is now cracked. It’s not their problem though apparently, I should speak to Royal Mail...

  • Alisonexcop Alison (@Alisonexcop) reported from Oldham, England

    Oh the irony of asking me the issue and then not responding to my feedback! @O2 5 days and counting! #badcustomerservice

  • natalie_19851 Natalie Johns (@natalie_19851) reported from Salford, England

    @O2 You need to fix the problem on your site because I can’t purchase the Samsung Galaxy Buds on offer with the @O2PriorityUK offer 😡😡

  • Duncan_Lewis Duncan Lewis 🎮🏆 (@Duncan_Lewis) reported from Sale, England

    @O2 Placed the order on Monday but just got a notification to say it will be delivered in a couple days! Thanks for your help 🙌

  • bluemoo17 👿🎃👻Elaine Fitzpatrick👻 🎃😈 (@bluemoo17) reported from Manchester, England

    @O2 my code will.not copy! Help

O2 Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • Helen52237838 Helen (@Helen52237838) reported

    @O2 Your price increases are outrageous-17%!!!! I will be leaving as soon as my contract ends and never returning. I am also advising all my friends + family to not come anywhere near you. @SkyNewsBreak @BBCWatchdog - this needs investigating.

  • katieburge86 Katie Burgess (@katieburge86) reported

    @thepeterhunt @O2 @VodafoneUK My signal with o2 is driving me mad 😠

  • Haylestone88 Hayley Firth (@Haylestone88) reported

    @thepeterhunt @O2 @VodafoneUK I've been having issues with O2 for a while as well and didn't know if it was just me! I do like getting the free weekly Gregg's though lol. But yes it's so frustrating! X

  • KerinaRook Kerina Rujudawa (@KerinaRook) reported

    @O2 Hi, I have been trying to get in touch for support via the app for over a week and it continually says “sorry we are busy and can’t put you through” - I have sent a DM and would appreciate your help please 🤞🏼

  • DeathByALAN Alan Smith (@DeathByALAN) reported

    @O2 Nooooo?! Why would I do that for? Of course I've tried it in other phones, still the same crappy signal even outside in town centre

  • IVP_SUCKS OSRS bhaskar (@IVP_SUCKS) reported

    @YamaEmilie @nathan06320834 @O2 It has network status page witch says the network can get busy in the area, no when it will be fixed, been a few weeks, ohter networks Don't have this problem

  • Toan1Ben Ben Toan (@Toan1Ben) reported

    @O2 I've contacted you're customer services seeking a refund taken in December but I'm still waiting for it. @frustrated

  • Baigrie1985 💚Marie💚 (@Baigrie1985) reported from Edinburgh, Scotland

    @O2 why is my phone tellin me no sim/no service its @SamsungMobile A51 driving me crazy have tried all the fixes and its not picking up a sim card at all

  • wwfcrhys Rhys 🐺 (@wwfcrhys) reported

    @Russ10784945 @Gary_Poynton @O2 Still no reply, been sat on my break at work for 20 mins and still my feed won’t refresh. Absolute joke of a network provider.

  • Andrew_Cdf AndrewRMitchell (@Andrew_Cdf) reported

    @O2 issues in Cardiff today (in particular Thornhill)? as our family having delayed messages and voicemails, not receiving calls etc.