Update: Our network teams continue to make this a top priority and we are slowly beginning to restore our services which will continue throughout tonight. Here's our latest position with a joint statement from our and Ericsson UK & Ireland's CEO >status.o2.co.uk

@O2 I can’t use my phone tonight whilst I’m out, I’ll have to talk to my wife now! Not good this 😬

@O2 All you guys and girls have done a good job getting this back up in a quick fashion. Hats off to you! Can’t imagine it’s been fun. Eeryone crying about compensation. Unless you run your business solely off your phone with no WiFi. Grow up.

@O2 do you need a hug O2

@O2 I've been with o2 for 16+ years not one issue. Thanks for all the updates guys!! Crazy thing, i had to use my brain to get into work, no Google maps!!!

@O2 Can this happen more often as it means we all have to go back to the old way of communicating it's called talking 😀

@O2 Not been able to use my phone all day and then you have the cheek to text me to tell me about my bill! I understand there are problems beyond your control but really???

@O2 I'm sat in a pub with no WiFi waiting for a friend who may have cancelled without me knowing ☹ suppose I'll have a drink for the O2 staff

@O2 Best day in my life so far since I have a mobile. Whole day without moaning ❤️ thank you O2! I don't remember when last time I was feeling so relaxed! I hope you'll all be able to feel the same as soon you'll sort out this issue. Be strong ! We believe in you 😁 xx

@O2 You got this, bab x 🙌🏻

@O2 I only have a 24 hr window on Bumble...

@O2 Will people get a free months bundle for the inconvenience or compassion

@O2 Anyone want me to do a bagel run? 🥯

@O2 You got this, we'll wait