Turbulent days yesterday and today for the galaxy Half. Since the evening of March 3, millions of users in Italy and in several European and non-European countries have reported serious problems accessing Facebook and Instagram. Many who try to connect from desktop find themselves faced with the message “Account not available at the moment”with a note promising a resolution “as soon as possible.”
Mobile applications, on the other hand, they seem to work Betterbut there is no shortage of them slowdowns when loading feeds and stories. The situation confirms that the problem is not local but concerns the global infrastructure of the Menlo Park servers.
Downdetector confirms the anomaly and social panic
The site Downdetectorwhich specializes in monitoring network outages, recorded a impressive peak of reports between 10pm yesterday and 1am todaybut many are still experiencing malfunctions even in the morning also confirmed by the new increase in reports.
Users have shared screenshots and posts on alternative social networks, highlighting the discomfort especially for those who work or study using the Meta galaxy platforms. The main problem concerns access from desktop browser. Those who try to access social media via computer find themselves blocked, while direct messages and Instagram Stories appear in fits and starts or don’t load at all. A malfunction that paralyzed the digital experience of millions of people for hours.
Meta at work, but without explanation
Although Meta technicians intervened promptly, at the moment no official communication clarifies the origin of the fault. Possible scenarios range from a failed software update to AI problems data centersbut everything remains shrouded in mystery.
In the meantime, users and companies dependent on social media for work are finding themselves in difficulty, forced to find alternative solutions. The message is clear: even the giants of the web and the global dependence on social media make these down front-page events, capable of generating chaos among ordinary citizens and professionals.
