Telegram and Signal messaging services both go down

Two of the more popular encrypted messaging apps, Signal and Telegram, both experienced service issues today. Telegram was inaccessible for users in Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa, while Signal was down for hours across Europe, the US, Asia, and Australia. “Some of our users in Europe and the MENA region are currently experiencing connection issues,” says Telegram spokesperson. “Please hang on, we have all hands on deck to bring you back soon!”
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