Reports Reveal Rise in Global Network Outage Events and ISP Outages
ThousandEyes has released three internet reports, highlighting significant trends in global network outage events. The data reveals a steady increase in the frequency and duration of outages, affecting various sectors, including ISPs, cloud providers, and collaboration apps.
Key Findings from Report 1 (Jan 8-14, 2024)
According to the first report, global network outage events reached a total of 122, with the U.S. experiencing 58 outages. Notable increases were seen in:
- ISP outages: Up 43% from the previous week, with a significant surge in the U.S.
- Cloud provider network outages: A five-fold increase globally and a 40% decrease in the U.S. compared to the previous report
- Collaboration app network outages: Up from 1 to 5 globally, with an uptick from 0 to 1 in the U.S.
Key Findings from Report 2 (Jan 15-21, 2024)
The second report indicates a further escalation of network outage events, reaching 142 globally and 66 in the U.S. Notable findings include:
- ISP outages: Up 32% from the previous week, with a significant increase in the U.S.
- Cloud provider network outages: A five-fold decrease globally and no change in the U.S. compared to the previous report
- Collaboration app network outages: Up from 5 to 7 globally, with an increase from 1 to 4 in the U.S.
Key Findings from Report 3 (Jan 22-28, 2024)
The third report reveals a continued upward trend in network outage events, reaching 157 globally and 73 in the U.S. Key findings include:
- ISP outages: Up 14% from the previous week, with a significant increase in the U.S.
- Cloud provider network outages: A four-fold decrease globally and no change in the U.S. compared to the previous report
- Collaboration app network outages: No change from the previous report, with 5 global outages and 1 U.S.-based outage.
Insights and Takeaways
The reports highlight three primary trends: a significant increase in global ISP outages over the past three weeks; a decrease in cloud provider network outages globally and in the U.S.; and an increase in collaboration app network outages globally and in the U.S.
These findings underscore the importance of monitoring and addressing network outages to ensure seamless connectivity and minimize disruptions for users worldwide.