BT’s internet went down all around the UK…and people were freaking out

These days, it’s hard to do much without the internet.

Whether you’re catching up with mates or you just want to know what that kid from My Parents Are Aliens looks like now, we rely on the internet for a hell of a lot.

So it’s hardly surprising that when BT’s internet dropped all over the UK on Tuesday, people weren’t happy.

Things that go down easy:

(1) BT internet
(2) Arjen Robben

In that order.. pic.twitter.com/rUhfEbFYtT

— Conor O'Higgins (@Conor_OHiggins) February 2, 2016

https://twitter.com/DanHowdle/status/694562339606126592

Some decided to try and re-connect with people in real life…

#btdown gave me the opportunity to introduce myself to the new neighbours. Chatted over fence. Found out they moved in 8 years ago

— When Wisdom Fails (@whenwisdomfails) February 2, 2016

https://twitter.com/hansmollman/status/694562073372672000

Others helpfully offered a simple solution…

I wonder if BT have tried switching their servers off, wait 5 mins and reboot again, that might fix it #BTdown

— Helen (@RomanticCotHols) February 2, 2016

Dear @BTCare have you checked that the big modem is plugged in and switched on? Have you tried restarting it? #btdown

— Robin Rimbaud – Scanner (@robinrimbaud) February 2, 2016

While many were just hoping BT would be fair about the whole ordeal…

https://twitter.com/robbiebangor64/status/694550321079676928

But while people all over the UK were furious, there was one person who seemed to benefit…

https://twitter.com/BT/status/694553272879816704