Jio Down: Jio outage sparks chaos in South India-Reliance Jio, one of India’s top telecom operators, faced a massive service outage today, causing widespread disruption in mobile internet, voice calls, and even broadband services. Thousands of users across South India, especially Kerala, took to social media to vent their frustration.
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Over 12,000 outage reports flood Downdetector
According to outage tracker Downdetector, more than 12,000 reports were filed in just a few hours. A whopping 56% of users experienced mobile data failure, while 32% reported call issues. An additional 12% of users faced JioFiber disruptions. The outage appeared to peak around 2:15 PM IST.
Kerala hit the hardest
While the issue affected parts of South India, most complaints came from Kerala. Many users reported a complete blackout, with no access to calls, internet, or broadband. Surprisingly, other regions like Delhi remained unaffected, suggesting that the outage was regional.
Jio stays silent, users demand answers
For hours, Reliance Jio remained tight-lipped. No official explanation was offered, causing more anxiety among affected users. However, later in the day, a Jio spokesperson confirmed that the outage was restricted to Kerala and that services were now fully restored.
Social media reacts with anger and humor
On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag #JioDown started trending as users shared their experiences. While many expressed anger and disappointment, others dealt with the chaos using humor. Memes, GIFs, and hilarious posts quickly flooded timelines, turning the outage into a meme fest.
Tips to fix your network manually
If you’re still facing issues, try this quick fix:
- Turn on Airplane mode for 10 seconds
- Disable it and wait for the signal to return
- Restart your phone if needed
These steps often help in re-registering with the network after a local disruption.
Stay tuned for more updates
While the services seem to be returning to normal, we advise users to stay patient and keep checking for updates. Meanwhile, enjoy the memes and remember, sometimes laughter really is the best network recovery tool.