‘Deeply Sorry’: Microsoft Says Network Upgrade Error Triggered Global Outage, Services Now Stable

Last Updated:November 13, 2026, 11:14 PM IST

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‘Deeply Sorry’: Microsoft Says Network Upgrade Error Triggered Global Outage, Services Now Stable

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What caused the global Microsoft outage that affected Outlook and Teams?

Microsoft reported that the global outage disrupting services like Outlook and Microsoft 365 was triggered by an error introduced during an earlier network capacity upgrade that surfaced following a recent network change.

Are Microsoft 365 services fully restored and stable now?

Yes, Microsoft confirmed that services have broadly recovered and are now stable after addressing the underlying network issue.

Did the Microsoft network outage involve any cyberattack?

No, Microsoft explicitly ruled out any cyberattack, clarifying that the disruption was strictly a technical issue unrelated to cyber threats or AI agents.

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November 13, 2026, 11:14 PM IST

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