If you are currently a Verizon Wireless customer, you may be facing service disruptions. The leading carrier in the nation has not given any official statements regarding the issue or an estimated time for resolution.
When did the Verizon outage start?
DownDetector reports that the problem has been ongoing in certain areas since at least 10 a.m. ET.
Where is the Verizon outage happening?
According to 9to5Mac, the Verizon outage is affecting all aspects of cellular connectivity, including data, phone calls, and text messages. Users in various states across the U.S., including Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Maryland, Michigan, and West Virginia, are experiencing disruptions.
Reports on social media also indicate outages in other parts of the country.
iPhone users, especially those with the iPhone 16, are seeing the “SOS only” message in the status bar during this outage.
If your device displays “SOS” or “SOS only,” you can still make emergency calls. However, “No Service” or “Searching” in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad (Wi-Fi + Cellular) means your device is not connected to a mobile network. SOS services are available only in Australia, Canada, and the United States.
For iPhone owners with iOS 18, troubleshooting tools can be found in the Apple Support app.
As of June, Verizon Wireless boasts over 114 million wireless retail connections, including 94 million wireless retail postpaid connections and 20.3 million wireless retail prepaid connections. In the second quarter of this year, it generated a revenue of $24.9 billion.
When will the Verizon outage be fixed?
Verizon is expected to address and resolve this issue soon. In the meantime, stay tuned to social platforms for updates.
