# Akamai Cloud (Linode): Upstream Issues - Ubuntu

- Provider: [Akamai Cloud (Linode)](https://outages.cc/linode.md)
- Type: Incident
- State: Resolved
- Worst impact: Operational
- Started: 2026-08-10 17:15 UTC
- Resolved: 2026-08-21 18:40 UTC (lasted 11 days)
- Official update: https://stspg.io/jq3jz0489mdg

## Updates from Akamai Cloud (Linode)

### resolved, 2026-08-21 18:40 UTC

We can confirm that the issue was mitigated at 06:30 UTC on August 20, 2026 and the service has resumed normal operations.

### identified, 2026-08-12 03:29 UTC

We have identified the cause of the issue, and a fix is being implemented. We will provide an update as soon as the solution is in place.

### investigating, 2026-08-11 23:35 UTC

We are continuing to investigate this issue. The appropriate subject matter experts are engaged. Subsequent updates around mitigation status will be posted as progress is made.

### investigating, 2026-08-10 17:15 UTC

Our team is investigating an upstream issue impacting Ubuntu deployments. This may impact the ability to install package and security updates on all Ubuntu systems.