Netflix instant streaming down temporarily

Netflix instant streaming down temporarily

Netflix instant streaming is down right now. No word on when it will be back up.

Visiting the Netflix website brings up the following announcement:

We’re sorry, the Netflix website and the ability to instantly watch movies are both temporarily unavailable.

However, our shipping centers are continuing to send and receive DVDs so your order is in process as usual.

Our engineers are working hard to bring the site and ability to watch instantly back up as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and, again, we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you need further assistance, please call us at 1-877-445-6064.

I captured this screen shot:

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Service may not be down in all areas, as Netflix uses a decentralized network of servers to deliver content quickly. But it certainly is down for me.

It seems like this has been days in the making. Over the past several days while I was watching instant movies, the video would stop to buffer. Last night was atrocious with the movie stopping every few seconds to buffer. I even got a few “cannot connect to Netflix” error messages.

Let’s hope this is very temporary and we’re back up soon.

About Steven Kippel

Steven Kippel has worked as a systems designer for a leading high-end audio/video custom integrator in Southern California since 2003. He is responsible for researching new technologies and integrating them into existing systems and new construction projects. He has designed several high-profile systems for discriminating clients on the cutting-edge of technology. When he is not hard at work, Steven is spending time with his wife, playing with his band or promoting concerts and bands in the Inland Empire. His favorite bands include The Cure, U2, Eisley, Living Sacrifice and DragonForce.

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4 Comments on “Netflix instant streaming down temporarily”

  1. Netflix is down in San Jose. All I get is a “retrieving” message. I have had spotty service all weekend long as well.

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