Widespread Xfinity Outage Reported Across Bay Area

Internet service disrupted for Comcast customers on Monday morning.

Mar. 16, 2026 at 5:05pm by Ben Kaplan

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An Xfinity outage reportedly disrupted internet service across the Bay Area on Monday, affecting Comcast customers throughout the region.

Why it matters

Xfinity is one of the dominant internet service providers in the Bay Area, and widespread outages can significantly impact residents and businesses that rely on consistent connectivity for work, education, and daily life.

The details

The outage was reported across multiple cities in the Bay Area, including San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. Comcast, the parent company of Xfinity, acknowledged the issue and said it was working to restore service as quickly as possible.

  • The outage was first reported on Monday, March 16, 2026, in the morning hours.

The players

Xfinity

A brand of Comcast, one of the largest internet and cable television providers in the United States.

Comcast

The parent company of Xfinity and a major telecommunications conglomerate.

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What’s next

Comcast has not provided an estimated timeline for when full service will be restored, but the company has said it is working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.

The takeaway

This outage highlights the reliance of the Bay Area on a small number of internet service providers and the potential impact widespread disruptions can have on the region's residents and businesses.