The remote archipelago became even more so with phone and internet service disrupted.
Tag: Computer Network Outages
In Canada, Rogers Network Disruption Prompts Outages
The outages affected customers of one of the country’s largest telecommunications companies. Some local police services said customers were unable to call 911.
How a Volcano Severed Tonga From the World
The disaster caused by the largest eruption in decades has been defined so far by the nation’s near-complete disconnection in an ever-connected age.
Facebook’s Apps Went Down. The World Saw How Much It Runs on Them.
The outage disrupted the digital lives of small-business owners, politicians, aid workers and others. But for some, it was a welcome reprieve.
Facebook Outage Shows World Reliance on WhatsApp, Instagram
The outage disrupted the digital lives of small-business owners, politicians, aid workers and others. But for some, it was a welcome reprieve.
Widespread Internet Outage Affects Major Websites
The sites of the British government, The New York Times and Twitter were among those that were briefly inaccessible for some users.
How the Military Behind Myanmar’s Coup Took the Country Offline
As the military seized power again, the generals moved quickly to take the country offline, criminalize online dissent and block social media.
Life in an Internet Shutdown: Crossing Borders for Email and Contraband SIM Cards
Internet shutdowns have become one of the defining tools of government repression in the 21st century — but citizens bear the cost at work and at home.
Customs Computer Failure Snarls Passengers at U.S. Airports
Officials said service was restored after about two hours but travelers then faced long waits to be processed.
Google Disruptions Affect Gmail, YouTube and Other Sites
The errors also affected businesses that rely on Google’s technology. Google said the problems were not caused by a cyberattack.