Lot of smartphone users in Delhi-NCR and some other state have reported about the issue with their telecom service providers from the leading players- Airtel, Vodafone Idea and Jio. People started noticing problems with mobile internet, voice calls, network fluctuation and overall connectivity, and pretty soon the complaints were everywhere—X (Twitter), WhatsApp, you name it. Most just could not even get online or make a call without dropouts.
Though the connectivity was bothering a few for a while, but the major concern was highlighted when a major storm took place in Delhi-NCR aroiund in late afternoon today. Lots of users think the weather messed with their network, but so far, the telecom company hasn’t come out and said exactly what happened.
Looking at data on Downdetector, it’s clear this is more than a minor hiccup:
- 64 per cent of people talked about issues with mobile internet.
- 27 per cent could not find a reliable signal at all.
- About 6 per cent struggled to make or receive calls.
Airtel Care started replying to users online, saying sorry for the trouble but not really explaining what’s behind all this or when things will be back to normal. That’s left plenty of people still refreshing their network settings, hoping for a fix.
What can you do if network drops out?
Network glitches usually sort themselves out, but if your connection just will not come back, try these quick fixes:
1. Switch on and off Airplane Mode: Head to your phone’s settings, switch on Airplane Mode, wait about 15 seconds, then turn it off. This forces your phone to reconnect to the nearest tower. It’s a basic move, but it often does the trick.
2. Manually choose the Airtel network: If it still does not work, then open your SIM settings, switch from automatic to manual network selection, wait for your phone to scan, and pick Airtel manually. Sometimes that helps register the network again.
Currently (by the time of writing), Airtel is still sorting out the problem. For now, these issues look temporary. Try the quick fixes if you’re stuck, and keep an eye on Airtel’s official updates. They’ll have to clarify things sooner or later.