Netflix Down: Disruption Hits Before Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul Match

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By Arindam Seal

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Popular streaming platform Netflix faced a major outage, leaving users in India and the US unable to access the service. The disruption occurred just before the highly anticipated Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul boxing match, sparking widespread frustration. According to Downdetector, a service outage tracking website, over 14,000 complaints were logged during the peak of the issue.

Outage Details

  • Regions Affected: Primarily India and USA, though other regions might also have been impacted.
  • Reported Issues:
    • 86%: Video streaming problems.
    • 10%: Server connectivity issues.
    • 4%: Login difficulties.
  • Reports in India: Over 1,200 complaints regarding streaming, app, and website issues.
  • Downdetector Statistics: Peak reports reached 13,895, later decreasing to 5,100 as some users regained access.

User Frustrations Spill Onto Social Media

Angry Netflix users expressed their disappointment across social media platforms:

  • One user mentioned, “Netflix must fix this before the Tyson vs Jake Paul match begins!”
  • Another wrote, “If Netflix doesn’t resolve this buffering issue, it will go down as the biggest failure in streaming history.”

The outage has affected Netflix’s reputation, especially as the platform is widely used for both live events and on-demand content like TV shows and movies.

Netflix Yet to Respond

As of now, Netflix has not issued an official statement explaining the cause of the outage. Such disruptions are rare but can significantly impact user trust, especially when they coincide with high-profile events.

For now, users can monitor Downdetector or Netflix’s official social media handles for updates.

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Arindam Seal

Hi, I'm Arindam Seal, a software developer and the creator of Flodest, a blog dedicated to tech and diverse news topics. I cover everything from app reviews to the latest in geopolitical events, aiming to provide informative and engaging content.