A major outage has hit Microsoft Teams, leaving thousands of Australian businesses without access to the popular communication platform. The outage, which began in the early hours of 24.07.2026, has caused widespread disruption to daily operations, with many users taking to social media to express their frustration.
The outage is believed to have been caused by a technical issue, with Microsoft confirming that it is urgently working to resolve the problem. “We apologise for the inconvenience caused by the outage and are working to restore access to Teams as soon as possible,” a spokesperson said. The company has not provided a specific timeline for when the issue will be resolved, but assures users that it is doing everything in its power to resolve the issue quickly.
The outage has had a significant impact on Australian businesses, with many reporting that they are unable to communicate with colleagues and customers. The issue has also raised concerns about the reliability of cloud-based services, with some experts warning that the outage highlights the need for businesses to have a backup plan in place.