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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, M15, M20 and M1.

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 03/23/2026 15:20

March 23: Problems at O2

O2 is having issues since 02:20 PM GMT. Are you also affected? Leave a message in the comments section!

Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Phone (45%)

    Phone (45%)

  2. Internet (31%)

    Internet (31%)

  3. Total Blackout (18%)

    Total Blackout (18%)

  4. Wi-fi (3%)

    Wi-fi (3%)

  5. E-mail (2%)

    E-mail (2%)

  6. TV (%)

    TV (%)

Live Outage Map Near Manchester, England

The most recent O2 outage reports came from the following cities: Manchester, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport and Rochdale.

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City Problem Type Report Time
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Community Discussion

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O2 Issues Reports Near Manchester, England

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

  • dondon_w Donna (@dondon_w) reported from Oldham, England

    @O2 was meant to swap my number over to you guys from 3 network but you haven't!!! So that means I'm still running two phone contracts! My 3 contract ended on monday!! They wont cancel my contract until the number swap is done !! Please help!

  • suemcgran Sue McGranaghan (@suemcgran) reported from Manchester, England

    @oneladyshow @O2 That’s true - friends I have who are on other networks don’t have this problem so not sure it’s because it’s busy x

  • 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

  • Kimbow21 Mrs K E (@Kimbow21) reported from Bolton, England

    Please help me @O2 I’ve been trying to get through on the phone since Thursday . I was sent the wrong phone on my upgrade I’m being charged for it . I have sent it back and have prove . Many thanks 🙏

  • 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

  • Caolan1987 Caolán Colton (@Caolan1987) reported from Manchester, England

    ******* sick of @EE and their pathetic signal. I pay FAR too much for this shit service. Contract up in January...@O2 talk to me....

  • lizkellettuk Elizabeth Kellett (@lizkellettuk) reported from Wilmslow, England

    @O2 Hi there. I’ve requested my code to cancel my contract as it seems that’s the only way. Please can you PM me as I have still received a bill. Thanks.

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

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

  • 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

  • dondon_w Donna (@dondon_w) reported from Manchester, England

    @craigrookleeds @O2 I need my network because this contract ends tomorrow ffs

  • Shell_Boudin86 Michelle Boudin (@Shell_Boudin86) reported from Bury, England

    @JoJo_P_87 @O2 Not that I ever win them lol but would be nice to actually have something around the north west if I was to win .. Although never had an #O2Surprise either and been a customer 15yrs lol

  • 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!

  • 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

  • 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...

  • 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 😥😥😥

  • shuttsi77 Richard Shuttleworth (@shuttsi77) reported from Wilmslow, England

    @O2 shocking service from o2 in Wilmslow. 5 new handsets through business and a few can’t be processed due to error. Assured error would be corrected today, it was but then it wasn’t. Messed up my morning yesterday, afternoon today and still two missing handsets.

  • Kimbow21 Mrs K E (@Kimbow21) reported from Bolton, England

    @O2 Hi, yes I’ve spoken to someone but it’s still not sorted out . I’ve to ring back again which is awful. I was sent the wrong phone I sent it back Monday and it’s still not been received . I paid my last phone off so I could upgrade . I’ve been billed fo the wrong phone as well .

  • 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.

  • dondon_w Donna (@dondon_w) reported from Oldham, England

    @craigrookleeds @O2 Well I'm on 3 and my contract ends tomorrow. I got another phone the other day on 02 but when I put the sim in I've got no network lol. I've asked to swap my number to 02 so I'll see if I get a network tomorrow

O2 Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • dazrobbrown Dazrobbrown (@dazrobbrown) reported

    @O2 How ******** have you managed that? No one can get on the app or the website. You’ve just moved them onto viagogo haven’t you.

  • imbateman Baldylocks (@imbateman) reported

    @O2 **** signal for data everywhere and now **** service on priority. Can’t wait to switch to EE.

  • alexthorpe10 alex thorpe (@alexthorpe10) reported

    @O2 What the hell are u some sort of joke I been on it since 8:30 this morning and your telling me it’s all sold out my god the worst network to be really

  • gmac_06 Gary (@gmac_06) reported

    @O2 Not successful!?!?! Couldn’t even access the frickin app!!! What a **** show and a shocking tweet to put out. But sure all ur big wigs got theirs no problem this morning!!!

  • CadburyGirl818 Laura Hayes (@CadburyGirl818) reported

    @O2 You are absolutely DISGUSTING!! 8 hours later and I haven’t even been able to log into the app! I’ve been a loyal o2 customer for years! How dare you cause so much chaos and frustration Tickets are on sale now for £1400 per ticket! We should get a refund on our bills!!

  • MarkJudge01 mark judge (@MarkJudge01) reported

    @jamiegrant86 @O2 It’s never a fair fight in the digital age easier just to go a queue like you used to do first come first served

  • woodfield100 karl (@woodfield100) reported

    @O2 8hrs multiple texts but crashed going forward after inputting code on the app. Awful. Ever thought of honouring it holding once people were there. Fuming. You have 48hrs come back later you said🤬

  • SimonSamDavies Simon Davies (@SimonSamDavies) reported

    @O2 Your service was an absolute joke today! Couldn’t get onto your priority site all day from 9am! Surely you would have realised demand would be exceptionally high? Useless!

  • sarahtomo40 Sarah Thompson (@sarahtomo40) reported

    @O2, terrible! Shambles! 8hrs of refreshing for @peterkay_co_uk tickets and still none in my basket, huge waste of a day 😑

  • Kazza1911 Karin Arnold (@Kazza1911) reported

    @O2 What a joke. Couldn't even access priority even though being a priority customer 😡