# Elevated Rate of Http 503s When Sending Messages Using the Programmable Messaging Api

- Provider: [Twilio](https://down.guide/twilio)
- Level: confirmed
- Impact: Degraded
- lasted 10m
- started 2026-08-17 21:57 UTC
- id: DWN-23ae20e65e
- Official page: https://stspg.io/75csff5ncwvn

## Updates from Twilio
### 2026-08-17 21:57 UTC: investigating
Our monitoring systems have detected a potential issue with Programmable messaging API returned 503s to customers. Our engineers have been alerted and are investigating. We will provide an update when we have more details.

### 2026-08-17 22:07 UTC: resolved
Between 13:25 PST and 13:27 PST, customers may have received an elevated rate of HTTP 503s when sending messages via the Programmable Messaging API. The issue has been resolved.

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