Blackberry outage: massive e-mail problems in the Americas

Blackberry Outage / Blackberry Down – If you’re reading this, chances are it wasn’t via our e-newsletter on your BlackBerry. For reasons still being determined, e-mail service for BlackBerrys is sporadic or down, a situation that at the moment is affecting potentially millions of customers. The problems are reportedly widespread in countries throughout the Americas, including the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Brazil. Some customers are receiving e-mails, according to reports, but with delays.

Verizon has confirmed its customers are having problems. Users on other systems, such as AT&T and T-Mobile, are also experiencing problems, according to online forums. However, messaging systems, like text and voice, seem to be working for BlackBerry users.

Technical teams for Research In Motion, the company behind the BlackBerry, are, according to a statement, working on the issue: “BlackBerry customers in North America may be currently experiencing delays receiving email. Our technical teams are working to resolve this issue for those impacted. Phone services, browsing and PIN-to-PIN messaging are not impacted. We apologize for any inconvenience.”

There was no word on when the problems would be resolved.

What kind of experience are you having?