Outage activity
Is anything down in Sweden?
No open incident with an official update naming Sweden or a service for Sweden right now. That does not confirm every service works there.
News and unconfirmed reports
Reports about services for Sweden without an official status update. These are not confirmed outages.
- Intermittent request failures and increased latency across Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, and Cognitive Services
Affected location: swedencentral
- Azure OpenAI and Foundry agent Service intermittent request failures and increased latency
Affected location: swedencentral
- Observing improvements - Intermittent request failures and increased latency across Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Foundry, and Cognitive Services
Affected location: swedencentral
- Service is operating normally: [RESOLVED] Increased Error Rates and Latencies
Affected location: eu-north-1
- Service impact: EC2 API Errors
Affected location: eu-north-1
- Service impact: EC2 API Errors
Affected location: eu-north-1
Cloud datacenter regions in Sweden
Each provider runs its own region. An incident in one does not establish a problem in another.
About outage monitoring in Sweden
This page groups tracked service updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. A country mention does not by itself confirm local impact or monitoring of every service used there. Check the linked provider update for the affected product, region and users.
What we monitor
GlobalOutageMap aggregates updates from connected official service status sources. This page groups updates that mention this country or a datacenter region there. That does not establish comprehensive local ISP coverage, affected resident counts or countrywide service health.
Services mentioned in tracked updates
Service and country mentions provide context. Check the linked official incident update for the affected product, region and users. News and visitor reports are not official status confirmation.
When to check this page
Users in Sweden should consult this page when they notice multiple, seemingly unrelated online services exhibiting problems. For instance, if an application fails across different devices, or if several distinct online platforms are simultaneously inaccessible, a broader infrastructure issue may be present. Indications such as repeatedly declined payments, persistent login loops, or general loss of internet access could point to a more widespread outage. It is always advisable to also check the individual service provider's official status page for specific updates once a potential issue has been identified.
Other countries in Europe
FAQ - Sweden outages
Is the internet down in Sweden?
The term 'internet down' is broad; typically, it means severe, widespread disruption. This page tracks major outages affecting multiple services within or connected to Sweden. If your local internet connection is functional, but many major websites or apps are not working, it indicates a problem beyond your local service provider. We aggregate signals from various sources to identify such widespread issues. A total internet blackout across an entire country is uncommon; more often, it is specific parts of the infrastructure or certain service providers that are experiencing difficulties.
Which cloud regions serve Sweden?
Several major hyperscale cloud providers operate data centre regions that serve users in Sweden. Microsoft Azure has a dedicated region in Sweden (Sweden Central). Amazon Web Services (AWS) operates a region in Stockholm (eu-north-1) which is geographically close and serves a significant portion of Nordic traffic. Google Cloud Platform (GCP) provides services from its region in Finland (europe-north1) and other European locations, which also deliver low-latency access to Sweden. These regions host a substantial amount of the internet's critical infrastructure and various online services used by individuals and businesses in Sweden, making their operational status significant.
Why do apps go down even when my connection works?
When your local internet connection is functional but specific applications or services are unavailable, it often points to a problem within the service itself or its underlying infrastructure. Many popular apps rely on shared cloud computing platforms and complex networks of servers. An outage in one of these upstream services, such as a cloud provider's data centre, a content delivery network, or a vital DNS service, can render an application unusable even if your home or mobile internet connection is otherwise stable. These dependencies mean a single point of failure far from your location can affect your experience.
How quickly is this page updated?
GlobalOutageMap continuously ingests data from a variety of sources. Our automated systems process official status page updates, monitor social media for corroborated reports, and parse industry news in real time. Once sufficient reliable signals accumulate to indicate a widespread or significant outage affecting services in Sweden, this page is updated promptly. It is important to note that GlobalOutageMap is a signal aggregator and monitoring service, not an official source for any specific provider. While we strive for rapid updates, there may be a short delay between an incident occurring and its reflection on this consolidated overview.
What should I do during an outage in Sweden?
During a suspected outage, avoid immediately attempting drastic actions like reinstalling applications or reconfiguring network settings, as this may exacerbate issues or be unnecessary. First, check the relevant service provider's official status page for confirmation and updates. If the problem is widespread, this GlobalOutageMap page can provide broader context. Often, the best course of action is to wait for the service provider to resolve the issue. Operational teams typically work to restore services as quickly as possible, and frequent monitoring of their status page or official communication channels will provide the most current information regarding resolution progress.