In an unexpected turn of events, Reliance Jio, one of India’s largest telecom service providers, has experienced a massive network outage affecting thousands of users in India. The disruption has led to complaints from users unable to access various online services, including Google, WhatsApp, and Instagram.

The outage was first reported in the early hours of the day and has since seen a widespread impact on several online platforms. Users took to social media to express their frustration, with reports indicating that while Jio’s platforms appeared to be functioning, other major websites and services were inaccessible.

Currently, Jio has not released an official statement regarding the cause of the outage or the expected time for the restoration of services. The issue has been highlighted on Downdetector, which shows a significant spike in complaints from Jio users starting from around 9 AM today.

This network glitch comes when reliance on digital connectivity is at an all-time high, underscoring the critical need for reliable telecom services. The current outage has inconvenienced individual users and disrupted businesses that depend on stable internet access for their operations.