Microsoft Teams Experiences Widespread Messaging Issues, Now Resolved
Microsoft Teams users worldwide encountered disruptions today, impacting thier ability to send messages and utilize core service functions.The outage, which began around 2:30 PM Eastern Time, affected individuals across the United States, europe, and other regions.
Initially, reports flooded in detailing meaningful delays in message delivery. Many users also experienced broader functionality problems within the platform. Microsoft swiftly acknowledged the issue via their official X (formerly Twitter) account, confirming an active investigation.
The company stated they were observing signs of recovery in their system telemetry. Their analysis focused on pinpointing the specific scenarios affected and identifying the root cause of the disruption. This issue impacted all versions of Teams, including desktop applications for Windows and mobile apps.
Here’s a rapid summary of the situation:
* Initial Impact: Messaging delays and service function problems.
* Affected Users: Global, including the US and Europe.
* Microsoft’s Response: Investigation initiated and updates provided.
* Client Impact: All Teams clients (Windows app, mobile apps) were affected.
Update: As of 3:30 PM Eastern Time, Microsoft confirmed that teams services have been fully restored. Users should now be able to send messages and access all features without interruption.
If you continue to experience issues, ensure your Teams request is updated to the latest version. You can also check the Microsoft 365 Service health dashboard for ongoing updates and potential workarounds.
