Major outage at Free: thousands of subscribers without internet in Rennes
A significant technical failure affected the network of the operator Free in the city of Rennes this Tuesday. Thousands of subscribers were left without internet connection and telephone services for several hours, causing difficulties for many households and businesses in the region.
The first reports began to appear mid-morning on websites specializing in outage tracking. Users quickly expressed their frustration on social media, unable to access their usual services. The problem appeared to mainly concern fiber optic connections and landlines.
Technical teams from the operator were mobilized urgently to identify the source of the outage. According to initial information, an incident involving local equipment was the cause of the service interruption. Technicians worked throughout the day to gradually restore the connection for all affected customers.
By the end of the day, the situation had returned to normal for the vast majority of users in Rennes. The operator apologized for the inconvenience caused by this technical incident. This type of outage highlights the growing dependence of citizens on digital services for their daily and professional activities.