Lebara down updates: Hundreds of users unable to access data as mobile network hit by huge outage

LEBARA customers say they've been hit by a major outage, with hundreds reporting problems with their mobile service on Sunday evening.

The first issues were flagged around 4.32pm, and by 6.32pm, reports had surged to more than 831, according to DownDetector.

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Users are reporting that Lebara is down
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Most people reported problems with accessing mobile internetCredit: Press Association

A majority of users – 72% – said they were unable to access mobile internet, while 25% experienced a total blackout.

A smaller number, 3%, reported problems with texting.

Lebara Mobile, known for its budget-friendly international calling plans, has yet to release an official statement on the cause of the outage.

A live outage map shows the issues are widespread, though it remains unclear how long services will be affected.

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  • Outage hits hundreds across the UK

    Lebara users were left without service on Sunday evening as reports of an outage surged.

    The first issues were logged around 4.32pm, and within two hours, over 830 users had reported problems.

    No word yet from Lebara on what caused the disruption.