# Outbound message delivery is delayed/slow for some SparkPost customers (US hosted only)

- Provider: [SparkPost](https://down.guide/sparkpost)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 27m
- started 2026-02-20 16:06 UTC
- SMTP Delivery - USA
- us
- id: DWN-277a168907
- Official page: https://stspg.io/4mrk3bzwb6k8

## Updates from SparkPost
### 2026-02-20 16:06 UTC: investigating
We are currently investigating this issue.

### 2026-02-20 16:14 UTC: monitoring
A fix has been implemented and we are monitoring the results.

### 2026-02-20 16:15 UTC: monitoring
We are continuing to monitor for any further issues.

### 2026-02-20 16:33 UTC: resolved
This incident has been resolved.

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