Microsoft 365 outage disrupts email and Teams for millions worldwide
Microsoft 365 experienced a global outage starting Thursday, disrupting email and Teams services for potentially up to 450 million paid customers into Friday, November 13. Users worldwide were left unable to access core workplace communication tools. The disruption prompted widespread social media reactions, with brands like Air India and Burger King posting humorous messages, while some workers reported enjoying unexpected social interactions in offices. Many users resorted to alternative platforms like WhatsApp and Xbox for communication and entertainment during the downtime. The outage highlighted reliance on digital tools, as many employees continued refreshing their inboxes despite the service failure. Some expressed nostalgia for pre-internet office environments, though others noted Teams remained functional for certain users, prolonging the disruption's impact.