Blackberry network outage

Castro · #1 12.10.2011, 20:19

What an absolute fiasco, I've had no service since yesterday afternoon and according to reports, I'm not alone.

I've never thought about it before, but why is it that all our emails and browsing have to be routed via a RIM server in Slough, UK?

this isn't the case with other enterprise handsets e.g. iPhone, Android, Windows etc.. and secondly, has RIM been mortally wounded by this, because their legendary reliability and robust network has been laid bare?

#2 12.10.2011, 20:33

Actually, the hops are far more fun that than - your BES, Swisscom's and then the RIM NOC which is indeed in the UK. I reckon it's to keep tabs on licencing.....

FunkyDonkey · #3 12.10.2011, 21:36

That's good to know that I am not the only one with not properly working Blackberry for already two days (actually couple of weeks ago there was the same sh*t during the weekend)

jrspet · #4 12.10.2011, 21:45

Same here in Madrid - many users are affected.

Odile · #5 12.10.2011, 21:47

Excellent year here for blackberries - great crumble mixed with apples

never failed to work for me.

MrVertigo · #6 12.10.2011, 21:48

It only affected the US today....that's why there is more news coverage on the topic. Europe, Middle-East & Asia affected for 3 days.

quark · #7 12.10.2011, 21:51

	Quote:	Castro
	I've never thought about it before, but why is it that all our emails and browsing have to be routed via a RIM server in Slough, UK?

Come, friendly bombs, and fall on Slough!
They have no need for BBM now...

#8 12.10.2011, 22:02

It's officially woefuk

Castro · #9 12.10.2011, 22:37

	Quote:	JoanP
	It's officially woefuk

I wonder what Malcolm Tucker would make of this?

jmf · #10 12.10.2011, 23:11

Isn't RIM about to epic fail as a company soon?

marton · #11 13.10.2011, 00:07

	Quote:	Castro
	What an absolute fiasco, I've had no service since yesterday afternoon and according to reports, I'm not alone. I've never thought about it before, but why is it that all our emails and browsing have to be routed via a RIM server in Slough, UK? this isn't the case with other enterprise handsets e.g. iPhone, Android, Windows etc.. and secondly, has RIM been mortally wounded by this, because their legendary reliability and robust network has been laid bare?

Via Slough? Maybe you have to ask GCHQ?

weejeem · #12 13.10.2011, 01:06

	Quote:	Castro
	I wonder what Malcolm Tucker would make of this?

Attachment 33742

I called him and asked him - I didn't catch it all, but he did say something about "Flackberry Buckers" and that he "wouldn't be Dean Sucking Fed with Juan"

k_and_e · #13 13.10.2011, 08:23

I noticed that I actually missed that little blinking red light in the evening.
Does that mean I am a workaholic?

naza · #14 13.10.2011, 10:13

	Quote:	Castro
	What an absolute fiasco, I've had no service since yesterday afternoon and according to reports, I'm not alone. I've never thought about it before, but why is it that all our emails and browsing have to be routed via a RIM server in Slough, UK? this isn't the case with other enterprise handsets e.g. iPhone, Android, Windows etc.. and secondly, has RIM been mortally wounded by this, because their legendary reliability and robust network has been laid bare?

For me the BB is no longer a smart phone.... its just a phone

naza · #15 13.10.2011, 10:15

	Quote:	jmf
	Isn't RIM about to epic fail as a company soon?

They are certainly trying hard and becoming a case study in the process

saint7uk · #16 13.10.2011, 10:24

fingerscrossed · #17 13.10.2011, 11:40

	Quote:	Castro
	I've never thought about it before, but why is it that all our emails and browsing have to be routed via a RIM server in Slough, UK? this isn't the case with other enterprise handsets e.g. iPhone, Android, Windows etc

So that users have to buy a "Blackberry Service" provided by them as opposed to internet access that can be provided by any cellular carrier.

vallers · #18 13.10.2011, 12:45

Cannot believe that it has taken until yesterday evening before Orange CH sms'd that there are problems and they will notify again when all services are available... I've had problems since Monday just after 1pm.

I did sms back saying thatthere message was 2 days late and asking what the compensation will be...not holding my breath on that one!

Chemmie · #19 13.10.2011, 15:07

old joke vid, new spin, always amusing.

Doesn't work as well if you understand german.

krlock3 · #20 13.10.2011, 15:45

It might be a good time for mothers to take their grown up daughters to the doctor.