Disney+ Hotstar experiences major outage affecting users across India

Cricket fans attempting to stream the India vs England 3rd ODI on Disney+ Hotstar encountered significant technical issues on Wednesday amid reports of outage with the streaming service.

According to Downdetector, user complaints began surging in the early hours of February 12 (Wednesday), with 84% facing streaming difficulties, 13% reporting server connectivity issues, and 3% experiencing application-related problems.



The outage occurred at a crucial moment in the series, sparking frustration among users who voiced their concerns across social media.

Widespread Service Disruption Across Major Cities
The outage reportedly started at 12:35 PM IST. As per reports, the disruption primarily affected users on web browsers and smart TVs across Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.

Users encountering the outage received an error message stating: "Something went wrong, we are having trouble playing this video right now." Despite troubleshooting options, the issue persisted, prompting widespread complaints.


Mobile App Remains Functional Amid Streaming Glitch

Many reported reported issues with video streaming, indicating a significant technical malfunction. Interestingly, while web and smart TV users faced disruptions, the Disney+ Hotstar mobile app remained functional, adding to user confusion.

As of now, Disney+ Hotstar has not issued an official statement regarding the cause or estimated resolution time. Users eagerly await updates as efforts to restore normal service continue.