Microsoft Services Outlook and Teams Suffer Widespread Global Outage
Microsoft services like Outlook and Teams experienced a widespread, hours-long outage that impacted users, companies, and government operations globally, including in Asia and the U.S. The technology giant struggled with recovery efforts, indicating the issue was not believed to be…
Miami Fort Lauderdale, FL, November 13, 2026 —
Global users, businesses, and government agencies encountered significant disruptions Tuesday as major Microsoft services, including Outlook and Teams, experienced a widespread and prolonged outage. The technological failure impacted operations across multiple regions, with specific reports of disruptions originating from Asia and the United States.
The duration of the outage extended for several hours, causing widespread inconvenience and halting critical communications and workflows for many relying on Microsoft’s cloud-based applications. Companies reported difficulties in accessing emails via Outlook and connecting with colleagues through Teams, essential tools for daily business operations.
Microsoft acknowledged the issue and engaged in recovery efforts throughout the disruption. While the company indicated that the problem was not believed to be the result of malicious activity, it was characterized as a complex technical issue that proved challenging to resolve promptly. The specific nature of the technical problem and the exact timeline for its full resolution were not immediately detailed.
The widespread impact highlights the critical dependence of many organizations and governmental bodies on the consistent availability of major technology infrastructure. The full extent of the operational impact on government functions and various companies globally is still being assessed. Further details regarding the root cause and the recovery process have not been publicly disclosed by Microsoft.
Story summarized from the original created by By CHAN HO-HIM, Associated Press on www.local10.com, see more information here.
