"Server outages" refers to a situation when a computer server, which stores and provides services or information to other computers or devices, stops functioning or becomes inaccessible. Full definition
Your smartphone may be out of cell reception, your internet might go down temporarily, or your cloud software provider may experience server outages. (lexicata.com)
But rampant server outages and poor cell service quickly turned the event into an experience so disappointing that the game's owner, Niantic Labs, issued refunds and $ 100 worth of in - game credits for each ticket holder. (businessinsider.com)
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 players on PC and Xbox 360 may be in for rough waters today; possible server outages and / or lag may occur as the game gets another round of updates, the official Battlefield blog warns. (thatvideogameblog.com)