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PSA: Netflix is down in most parts of the U.S. right now

Netflix is seeing widespread outages across most parts of the U.S.
Harish Jonnalagadda
25 Mar 2020

Netflix app running on a Pixel 2Source: Joe Maring / Android Central

What you need to know

  • Netflix is seeing a widespread outage in the U.S., with users in California, Texas, and the Pacific Northwest facing connectivity issues.
  • Users are getting an HTP-500 error code when trying to stream content, suggesting issues with Netflix's servers.
  • Netflix says it is aware of the issue, and is investigating a possible fix.

Netflix is down across most parts of the U.S. right now. According to DownDetector, connectivity issues started spiking just after 12:30 p.m. ET. Users are getting an "HTP-500" error code, suggesting issues with accessing Netflix's servers.

As Netflix notes on its help portal, the error "typically points to a network connectivity issue that is preventing your device from reaching the Netflix service." For its part, Netflix has confirmed that it is aware of the issue, and that it is working on a fix:

Thank you for letting us know. We are currently looking into this situation and working towards a fix. *KW

— Netflix CS (@Netflixhelps) March 25, 2020

If you're streaming a TV show or movie on Netflix and are unable to do so, hang tight. Netflix should resolve the problem imminently.

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