Verizon Outage Impacting Thousands - Service Disruption and SOS Mode Explained
Overview of Verizon's Service Outage
Verizon is currently experiencing a major service disruption impacting more than 100,000 users nationwide. Many customers report their devices entering SOS mode, restricting their ability to make calls unless using WiFi. According to reports from Downdetector, problems began around 9:30 a.m. ET, leading to widespread outages.
Customer Reactions and Verizon's Response
Customers have taken to social media, expressing frustration over the outage. Verizon's customer service has been actively responding to inquiries and providing updates. A spokesperson stated, “We are aware of the issue affecting some customers and our engineers are working diligently to resolve it.”
Impact of SOS Mode on Users
Many affected devices, particularly iPhones, are displaying messages indicating they are not registered on a network. This situation limits users to emergency calls only. Some Android users have also reported similar issues, reinforcing the severity of the outage. Affected individuals have attempted various troubleshooting steps to no avail, and both customers and Verizon anticipate further updates regarding this ongoing service lapse.
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