Vodafone Internet Outages
Vodafone’s internet and mobile networks went down across the UK on Monday. The problem began around 3 PM local time. Over 130,000 people reported losing access to mobile data or broadband.
Both home WiFi and mobile internet were affected. Even Vodafone’s website and network status page stopped working. Users couldn’t load pages or connect through 4G and 5G. Some said only 2G calls and texts were still working.
By evening, Vodafone said its systems were “recovering.” Reports on tracking sites like DownDetector started to fall. Engineers were working to fix the problem as fast as possible.
Experts believe it was a technical fault, not a cyber attack. A network misconfiguration likely caused the blackout.
Is Vodafone Down?
Vodafone had a large nationwide outage on 13 October 2025. It was one of the biggest network failures in the UK this year. Both mobile and broadband users were hit.
The outage affected cities like Birmingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Cardiff and more. Many smaller networks that use Vodafone’s service, such as Voxi and Lebara, reported the same issues.
Some limited services returned after a few hours, but users said speeds were still unstable as repairs continued.
Why Is Vodafone Internet Not Working?
Vodafone said the issue came from a major fault affecting 4G and 5G systems. It didn’t share exact details, but experts suspect a system configuration error inside Vodafone’s core network.
Security analysts ruled out a cyber attack. The breakdown points to a tech glitch or internal routing issue. Data shows Vodafone’s traffic briefly dropped close to zero across the country.
Other networks also slowed because they depend on Vodafone’s setup. That made it hard for customers to switch connections or even check outage maps online.
When will the Vodafone Network be Restored?
Vodafone said on Monday evening that the network was “recovering.” By night, many users reported their service returning. Some areas are still unstable, so full normal service may take longer.
Engineers are still checking signal nodes and internet routes. There’s no official timeline yet, but Vodafone promised updates through its website and social pages once stable.
For now, if you still can’t connect, restart your phone or router, switch to another WiFi, or use messaging apps over public connections until Vodafone confirms full recovery.
Disclaimer:
The information provided in this update is based on the latest reports regarding Vodafone's network outage. The situation is ongoing, and service restoration times may vary. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, please refer to Vodafone’s official website or social media channels. This content is for informational purposes only and may be subject to change as new developments occur.
