On December 9, 2024, millions of users in India and worldwide faced connectivity issues with Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, all owned by Meta. These outages disrupted services such as messaging, posting updates, and accessing feeds on Instagram and Facebook. WhatsApp users were unable to send messages, make calls, or update statuses, with the app displaying a “connecting” message for extended periods.
Meta acknowledged the issue and stated they were working to resolve it as soon as possible, apologizing for the inconvenience caused. Users across major Indian cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Bengaluru, reported being affected. This outage followed similar global incidents in recent years, highlighting the reliance on these platforms for communication and business .