Major UK (and possibly EU) Internet Problems

[Paul]

I've been having major troubles connecting to sites today and have just discovered why. From what I've read so far, it seem that a major transatlantic cable know as TAT-14 has died. It's apparently a northern link to the USA - unfortunately the Southern link also died earlier this month . When working, TAT-14 could apparently 640Gbps of EU/US traffic.

There also is an intermittent PIPEX routing problem at PIPEX's North London site. According to PIPEX:

Symptoms: The backbone problem is affecting several UK ISPs, including PIPEX, and is likely to result in slow or intermittent connectivity to US sites. Routing through the UK part of the network is also likely to be affected.

[Jotomicron]

I don't know if this could be affecting me, but the truth is that I've had problems today... and yeasterday... well!!! Hpe the problem is solved in a hurry now!

[Paul]

Apparently the TAT-14 problem happened in the middle of this afternoon. I'm not sure how long ago the PIPEX problem started. It's been horrendous today, especially from about 9 or 10 o'clock PM. I've been getting more unobtainable messages than correct connections to sites. I really hope it is fixed soon too.

[Broccoli]

Oh.... I changed some of the internet settings yestreday and then everything seemed to become slower... and I thought maybe it's because of that... But mysbe it was due to that cable?

[Mint]

hm..... it all seems ok here in US.

...... but cable don't just die by themselves...smth cause it to die...or someone

I think its ....U know who!

!!!!!

But uh...yeah, hopefully everything gonna be fixed for you guys!!

flees

[Paul]

lol Thanks Mint. Whoever or whatever caused it, their dastardly plans seems to have been thwarted. Things have now been reportedly "resolved by the Tier-1 provider who maintains the link" (err, whoever that is). Everything does seem to be back to normal from my end which is a huge relief. Joto and Broccoli, I hope your problems have gone too, and anyone else who may have had trouble as well.

[Jotomicron]

Yes, yes... It was just the other day... I think the problem I had was not related to yours... I feel great to hear that it's better for you guys...