Vodafone Ireland broadband outage affects users nationwide, with over 31,000 reports logged on Downdetector.ie as customers across multiple counties report connectivity problems
18:59, 29 Aug 2026Updated 20:51, 29 Aug 2026
Many Vodafone customers were left pulling their hair out after the telecommunications giant was hit by technical problems(Image: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Internet users are experiencing connectivity problems this afternoon – with disruptions reportedly impacting Vodafone Ireland broadband customers nationwide.
Thousands of customers were left pulling their hair out as the telecommunications giant suffered lengthy interruptions to its services.
Customers have flocked to social media to express their concerns – and search for answers – with monitoring website Downdetector.ie confirming a substantial volume of complaints.
Figures published by the site reveal that almost 31,498 outage reports have been logged since approximately 3:30pm.
Vodafone (stock)(Image: PA)
Vodafone subscribers have turned to the company’s social media channels to flag the issue, with messages coming from locations as diverse as Cavan, Dublin, Louth, Galway, Clare, Limerick and Cork.
Several customers have also highlighted difficulties reaching customer care this afternoon. Writing on Twitter, one user said: “Fibre is down, no 5G, 4G is only running messaging apps, 1907 customer care line not working… what’s going on Vodafone Ireland?”.
Users have voiced their annoyance at being unable to stream Interpros Finals Day rugby fixtures today – coincidentally sponsored by Vodafone, reports Cork Beo.
In a message shared on their social media pages, Vodafone admitted to “experiencing service interruptions affecting our broadband network.”
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A spokesperson added that the company’s technical teams are “are working to restore service as quickly as possible”.
“We apologise for the inconvenience and thank you for your patience as we work to resolve the issue,” the spokesperson added.
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