India: Lingering internet disruptions possible after major operator faces technical fault Feb. 11 /update 1

Event

Lingering disruptions are possible across India as of Feb. 11 following widespread internet outages that affected Bharti Airtel. Officials said they resolved a technical fault that interrupted broadband, fiber, and mobile internet services. Users may experience delays in restoration or slow internet speed in the coming hours. Bharti Airtel is the second-largest telecommunications operator in the nation.

Residual disruptions may affect communication and security systems, commercial operations, and online services that rely heavily on internet access.

Advice

Plan for lingering internet disruptions in the coming hours. Liaise with your service provider regarding likely restoration time and any quality issues.