Vodafone admits 'major outage' as more than 130,000 report problems

Vodafone, one of the UK's leading telecommunications providers, has acknowledged a "major outage" that has affected a significant number of its customers. According to reports, more than 130,000 people have reported issues with the company's services. The outage appears to have impacted Vodafone's mobile, broadband, and other services, causing disruptions for a large portion of its customer base. The company claims to have over 18 million customers in the UK, including nearly 700,000 home broadband subscribers. Vodafone has not provided detailed information on the cause or extent of the outage, but it has stated that it is working to resolve the issue as soon as possible. The company has also apologized for the inconvenience caused to its customers. The incident highlights the reliance of modern society on reliable telecommunications infrastructure and the need for robust systems to ensure consistent service delivery. As Vodafone works to restore its services, the company will likely face scrutiny from customers and authorities to address the underlying issues and prevent similar outages in the future.