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O2 Outage Report in Bolton, England

Problems detected

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

The latest reports from users having issues in Bolton come from postal codes BL2 and BL5.

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 Bolton, England

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

O2 Outage Chart in Bolton, England 12/08/2025 09:25

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Most Reported Problems

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

  1. Phone (47%)

    Phone (47%)

  2. Internet (31%)

    Internet (31%)

  3. Total Blackout (16%)

    Total Blackout (16%)

  4. Wi-fi (3%)

    Wi-fi (3%)

  5. E-mail (3%)

    E-mail (3%)

  6. TV (1%)

    TV (1%)

Live Outage Map Near Bolton, England

The most recent O2 outage reports came from the following cities: Manchester, Blackburn, Bolton, Stockport and Newton-le-Willows.

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City Problem Type Report Time
United KingdomManchester Phone
United KingdomBlackburn Wi-fi
United KingdomBlackburn Internet
United KingdomBlackburn Internet
United KingdomBolton Phone
United KingdomBlackburn Total Blackout

Community Discussion

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O2 Issues Reports Near Bolton, England

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

  • Hoban2105 Look at that Horse (@Hoban2105) reported from Burnley, England

    @O2 I need to speak to a customer service rep about my bill but cannot get through and the live chat cuts out. Please advise

  • DidymusBrush Paul Holmes (@DidymusBrush) reported from Manchester, England

    Got tickets for Skunk Anansie via @O2 Priority but they are etickets with no physical counterpart. Presale elsewhere has physical tickets for same price, and I can't help but wish I'd known about that one instead. I have almost all my ticket stubs for the last 2 decades!

  • Alfie_KC RIP Alfie (@Alfie_KC) reported from Bryn, England

    Never been discouraged from upgrading my phone before, perhaps @O2 know something i don't

  • Claire_journo Claire Hannah (@Claire_journo) reported from Wigan, England

    Postman been. Bill for an iPad with @O2, phone with @O2 phone with Vodafone and a letter from Virgin to tell me my data has been breached. No shit Sherlock. Had enough of this now. #IdentityTheft

  • Mr_Ricker79 Ricky Gwilliam (@Mr_Ricker79) reported from Manchester, England

    @O2 Hey there.. it’s been 2 days now and my number port to you guys still hasn’t completed. Number changed in my account but have no signal. Yes, I have turned phone on and off. Thanks

  • PhilPud Phil Pudney (@PhilPud) reported from Salford, England

    @Fozzler90 @O2 I’ve had this all morning mate, ask what I need help with, then just say ‘bye’

  • emilystella_ Emily (@emilystella_) reported from Salford, England

    @O2 Thanks. The problem is apparently our line is faulty and no one can come out to fix it. So it would need to be router that doesn’t need a line 👎🏽

  • Matt_Aspden NOW 40 (@Matt_Aspden) reported from Bury, England

    @O2 I have found out there are issues with the local mast causing outage.

  • DW26707385 D.W (@DW26707385) reported from Risley, England

    @O2 Make sure all ok with my Date of 4G network 👍

  • EllieLouisaaa Ellie Louisa 🧜🏻‍♀️🦩💫 (@EllieLouisaaa) reported from Hindley, England

    @O2 spoke to at least 3 people a day in a week and my phone still isn’t working. very unhappy with your service and that every single person I have spoken to has told me something different. I don’t trust you as a company and im praying that they release me from contract #OverO2

  • DWATKINSON Daniel Watkinson (@DWATKINSON) reported from Urmston, England

    Not happy with @O2 right now, really screwed me over. Gonna be making a complaint when this issue is sorted

  • s7e7en SThomas (@s7e7en) reported from Manchester, England

    I have been with @Vodafoneuk for nearly 20years and they do say “if it’s not broken..” but my favourite saying is “better late than never” hello @O2 (re refund service) when my phone contract is up!

  • twojayart Will Stevenson (@twojayart) reported from Manchester, England

    I will be leaving this network if this goes ahead @O2

  • DWATKINSON Daniel Watkinson (@DWATKINSON) reported from Urmston, England

    @O2 Hi, I don’t mind the wait time but when u try and ring through I get told my enquiry can’t be dealf with anybody and then then you hang up the phone

  • zakdunstan zak dunstan (@zakdunstan) reported from Westhoughton, England

    Really want to upgrade my @SamsungMobile s7 edge with Vodafone to a @HuaweiMobile p30 or p30 pro on my @VodafoneUK contract but they're so expensive compared to @O2 :( 7 YEARS a customer, and no deals to be had

  • canders_daniels Chris 'Anderson Daniels' (@canders_daniels) reported from Bury, England

    @O2 Unfortunately I don't have access to my O2 phone, and when I called customer services they kindly gave me an unmanned phone number

  • marykate100 Kate Taylor (@marykate100) reported from Appley Bridge, England

    Surely this is not the kind of customer service you would receive from other brands such as @o2

  • jayymieemcd Jamie Mcdonald (@jayymieemcd) reported from Salford, England

    @O2 still 100% sure you are still the worst network! Yet i still pay a ridiculous amount of money for a service i very rarely get!!!!

  • poppymarello Poppy Marello (@poppymarello) reported from Manchester, England

    The only network where it's impossible to get signal in Manchester City Centre @O2

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

    @tescomobile @O2 Could you tell me if there is a problem in the Wigan area. My has no signal

O2 Issues Reports

Latest outage, problems and issue reports in social media:

  • MarkSmi73567910 Mark Smith (@MarkSmi73567910) reported

    @O2 … which is obviously impossible as we don’t own the mobile number. Operator proceeded to hang up despite requests to speak to management. To compound issues @O2 are constantly hounding me for £792 that I don’t owe them (and they admit it), but can’t seem to line their……

  • IyeS771 Iyes (@IyeS771) reported

    @O2 no service all day, why?

  • TinkMissy Missy Tink (@TinkMissy) reported

    @AppleSupport @o2 been having problems connecting to the internet when I have no Wi-Fi. O2 are none responsive on the handset I’m hiring from them, is this something you could help me with please?

  • ScrabsK s (@ScrabsK) reported

    @emmafrmgla @O2 absolutely nothing :( - not on phone, sms, twitter or DM. Poor customer service o2

  • spacecxwbxy HEN (@spacecxwbxy) reported

    @O2 what’s going on with the network?

  • taranthompson TARAN THOMPSON (@taranthompson) reported

    Anyone on o2 having problems making phone calls?? @O2

  • lifelesslemonad Martin (@lifelesslemonad) reported

    One month left and I will be free from @O2 and their god awful 4g/5g that never works! Paying for 30gb a month and don't even get to use it.

  • PaulHan09848231 Paul Hanson (@PaulHan09848231) reported

    When you get an early upgrade call from @O2 say you are going to consider it. Then call them back to say you would like to go with the upgrade and are told sorry you need to hope that team call you back 🤔 yeah that and that they cant help!!

  • VipulChikane Vipul Chikane (@VipulChikane) reported

    Dear @O2 My replacement sim is not activated yet and not getting solution from calling you multiple times. Pls suggest what to do ?

  • anna_benana Anna (@anna_benana) reported

    Very disappointed with the customer service from @O2