Thousands of users across the United States and Singapore found themselves locked out of Meta's flagship social platforms on Sunday, as Instagram and Facebook suffered intermittent outages that disrupted access for hours. Main Developments Downdetector logged 4,808 outage reports from Facebook users in the U.S. by 0746 GMT, with 63% of those reports citing problems accessing the website. Instagram followed closely, with 2,829 reports filed by American users as of 0818 GMT. Reuters checks confirmed that access to both platforms was also intermittent in Singapore, suggesting a broader regional impact beyond the initial U.S. reports. Meta did not immediately respond to an emailed request for comment. Read also: Why men leverage job offers for raises more than women Background The outages come amid ongoing cost-cutting measures at Meta, including a previously announced plan to begin a first wave of layoffs on May 20. The company has faced scrutiny over service reliability as it restructures operations and shifts resources toward AI and the metaverse. Why It Matters For businesses and creators who rely on Instagram and Facebook for sales and outreach, even short outages can mean lost revenue and disrupted communication with audiences. The incidents also raise questions about the resilience of Meta's infrastructure as it reduces its workforce. What's Next Meta has not disclosed the root cause of the outages or a timeline for full resolution. Users can expect a formal statement from the company once its teams complete their investigation, though no deadline has been set.