Global Internet Outages Disrupt Services Worldwide in June 2025
Vienna, Austria — June 14, 2025
June 2025 has witnessed a series of significant internet outages affecting major platforms and regions globally, highlighting vulnerabilities in both infrastructure and security.
🕒 June 12: Widespread Service Disruptions
On June 12, a large-scale outage impacted services relying on Google Cloud and Cloudflare. Platforms such as Spotify, Discord, Twitch, and Fubo experienced significant downtime, with users reporting issues through monitoring sites like Downdetector. Google identified internal authentication problems as the root cause and worked on mitigation efforts. While Cloudflare clarified that only a small portion of its services were affected, the incident underscored the interconnectedness of major cloud providers and the cascading effects of disruptions. (dig.watch)
🧠 June 10: ChatGPT Global Outage
OpenAI’s ChatGPT experienced a global outage on June 10, affecting users across the U.S., U.K., Europe, Canada, Australia, and Asia. The disruption lasted over 10 hours, impacting both free and premium users, as well as related services like Sora and GPT-4o. Users encountered error messages and latency issues, leading to a surge in reports. OpenAI acknowledged elevated error rates and implemented a mitigation strategy, though full recovery took several hours. (tomsguide.com)
🌍 June 12: Gaza Internet Blackout
The United Nations reported a complete internet blackout in the Gaza Strip on June 12, likely caused by military activity damaging the last remaining communication cable. This disruption severely hampered aid efforts, cutting off lifelines needed for emergency services, humanitarian coordination, and the dissemination of critical information to civilians. Mobile networks were barely functional, significantly impacting emergency support in an already difficult environment marked by restricted physical access and widespread infrastructural damage. (reuters.com)
⚡ April 28: Iberian Peninsula Blackout
A massive power outage on April 28 affected Spain, Portugal, and parts of France, leading to significant internet disruptions. In Spain, network traffic plunged to just 17% of normal usage, with satellite communications increasing. Telecommunications services were impacted, and backup generators were activated in hospitals to maintain functionality. While the cause of the blackout was not definitively determined, authorities considered the possibility of a cyberattack. (en.wikipedia.org)
These incidents highlight the vulnerabilities in global internet infrastructure and the interconnectedness of services. As reliance on cloud platforms and digital services grows, ensuring robust and resilient systems becomes increasingly critical to mitigate the impact of such disruptions.
