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Pandora music streaming app suffers widespread outage, users report 'can't connect' errors
What happened
Thousands of users reported on August 15, 2026, that Pandora, the music streaming app, experienced a widespread outage preventing access to its service. Users took to social media to complain about 'can't connect' errors, with no immediate confirmation from the company on the cause or resolution timeline.
Key facts
Thousands of users reported connectivity issues on August 15, 2026, via social media platforms and app review forums.
Users described errors such as 'can't connect' or 'server unavailable' when attempting to stream music or access the app.
No official statement from Pandora Media LLC or SiriusXM Holdings Inc. was available at the time of reporting regarding the cause or duration of the outage.
The issue affected users across multiple regions, though the exact geographic scope was not specified by sources.
Similar outages in the past have been attributed to server overloads, maintenance windows, or third-party service disruptions.
Context
Pandora is a **US-**based music streaming platform launched in 2000, known for its personalized radio stations and on-demand music features. The app operates under Pandora Media LLC, a subsidiary of SiriusXM Holdings Inc., and has over 60 million monthly active users globally as of recent reports. Pandora competes with other streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music in the digital audio market. Service outages are not uncommon for streaming platforms and can result from server issues, maintenance, or technical glitches.