Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp Back Online After Massive Outage

Meta Blames Technical Issue for Over Two-Hour Disruption

Services Restored Tuesday Afternoon

After a more than two-hour outage on Tuesday, social media platforms Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are back online. The outage began around 11:30 AM ET and affected users globally, causing widespread disruption to communication, business, and personal life. Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, initially reported that the outage was caused by a technical issue. The company later stated that the issue had been resolved and that all services were restored as of 1:45 PM ET. The outage was the most significant for Meta in years. Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp are some of the most popular social media platforms in the world, with billions of users. The outage left many users unable to access their accounts, share information, and communicate with friends and family. The outage also had a significant impact on businesses that rely on Meta's platforms to reach their customers. Many businesses were unable to post updates or respond to customer inquiries during the outage. The outage also highlights the growing importance of social media in our lives. For many people, social media is a primary way to stay connected with friends and family, share information, and access news and entertainment. The outage served as a reminder of how vulnerable we are to disruptions in these services. As of Tuesday afternoon, all of Meta's services are back online and functioning normally. The company has not yet released any details about what caused the outage, but it is expected to provide more information in the coming days.