On Saturday morning, Netflix users faced issues while trying to watch the boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul. The platform's outage led to viewer dissatisfaction.
Netflix Outage
During the streaming of the Tyson and Paul boxing match, Netflix experienced a significant outage. The company's debut in live sports streaming was marred by buffering and service interruptions. According to Downdetector, by 03:35 am GMT, 85,021 users reported issues with Netflix.
Viewers' Reactions
Many viewers expressed their dissatisfaction on social media. User @Tone Digz said: “*It’s all fun and games tonight @netflix, but if you ruin my family’s Christmas because we can’t watch the Steelers, there will be real hell to pay.*” Others shared their experiences, noting that it was their first time watching boxing on Netflix, and the stream kept freezing.
Impact on Subscribers
Although Netflix exceeded forecasts for subscriber growth in the third quarter of 2024, the number of new subscriptions decreased compared to the previous year. Analysts indicate that trust issues may arise among subscribers following such outages. In the fourth quarter, the company expects significant subscriber growth, partly due to the return of the Korean drama 'Squid Game'.
The Netflix outage during the Tyson and Paul match caused dissatisfaction among users. The company continues to aim for subscriber growth and improved service reliability.
