NMW: Spotify Overcame Temporary Outage, Resumes Streaming Service
The NMW Spotify Outage Incident
On Sunday morning, thousands of Spotify users experienced issues with the streaming service, struggling to play their favorite music or podcasts. At approximately 11 a.m. ET, more than 12,000 users reported problems on Downdetector. As the situation escalated, complaints surged to over 40,000 by noon.
Impact and User Reactions
Users flooded social media platforms, detailing their frustrating experiences as songs would only play for a few seconds. Spotify support initially provided various troubleshooting steps, including:
- Reinstalling the app
- Using an alternate network
- Logging out and back in
However, these measures fell short as it soon became evident that a broader issue was at play.
Service Restoration
After acknowledging the outage, Spotify promptly worked to restore its services. The streaming platform is now fully operational, allowing users to return to their music seamlessly.
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