Verizon Users Report Nationwide Outage

According to Downdetector, there has been a surge in reports of a Verizon outage, affecting users across the United States. Many Verizon users have also reported that their smartphones are stuck on 'SOS' mode.

Verizon Outage Affects Cellular Connectivity

Verizon subscribers across the country are reporting a significant outage. Several staff members at 9to5Mac have also been affected, losing all forms of cellular connectivity, including data, phone calls, and text messages.

First Reports of Outage

Downdetector data indicates that the first report of a Verizon cell outage came in around 0945 ET. By 1115 ET, there were nearly 100,000 reports of outages in various large metro areas across the US.

Outage Heat Map

A heat map of the outages shows clusters in major cities in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions, as well as in some areas in the Southeast and Midwest.

Other Mobile Carriers Also Report Network Problems

Several other mobile phone carriers, including AT&T, T-Mobile, and US Cellular, have also seen a surge in users reporting network problems on Downdetector.

User Reports

Several users have taken to social media to express their frustration: "Do any of y’all have Verizon and y’all don’t have service? My phone has been on 'SOS' for a half hour." - @7daijak "I am here in Aurora Colorado and my @Verizon service is now down. Is this one of the October surprises? People across the country are without cell phone service." - @OreoExpress "@Verizon what is going on with service?? 'SOS only'. Please advise!" - @CaritoSports "My Verizon service is completely down—no phone calls, texts, or internet. It’s stuck in SOS mode." - @BobbyEllisonKY "@Verizon WUT DOING SOS MODE" - @mikedthe1

Bottom Line

The nationwide Verizon outage is a significant issue, affecting a large number of users and disrupting their cellular connectivity. It's a reminder of how reliant we've become on our mobile devices for communication and information. What are your thoughts on this situation? Feel free to share this article with your friends and discuss it. Don't forget to sign up for the Daily Briefing, which is available every day at 6pm.