YouFibre GTA 6 network issues
The gist
UK broadband provider YouFibre said GTA 6 downloads cut speeds for customers around Yorkshire.
The 212GB preload is stressing networks ahead of the November 19 launch.
How it unfolded
- Nov 10, 2026YouFibre CEO Jeremy Chelot posted on X that GTA6 was causing an issue with one of the company's Broadband Network Gateways, that traffic was being rebalanced, and that people around Yorkshire were suffering congestion.
- Nov 10, 2026That evening YouFibre took action to avoid GTA VI preloading causing network problems; customers around Yorkshire had noticed slower speeds well before the November 19 release date.
- Nov 11, 2026YouFibre released a statement confirming GTA 6 was responsible for a capacity issue and that download speeds had decreased, saying its Network Team completed emergency traffic management and service returned to normal.
Key terms
- ISP
- An organization that provides services for accessing, using, or managing the internet.
- Broadband Network Gateways
- Equipment on an ISP network that routes traffic to and from broadband access devices.
Source: Wikipedia