Massive Nationwide Verizon Outage Leaves Thousands in SOS Mode
On Monday morning, Verizon users across the United States reported a significant service outage, impacting millions of customers and leaving many devices in SOS mode. Downdetector confirmed that the network issues affected various regions including California, Chicago, and Indiana, with reports escalating throughout the day. Verizon acknowledged the problem, stating that they are working to resolve the disruptions as complaints from users soared. Many customers expressed frustration over being unable to make calls or send texts, prompting widespread confusion about the SOS indicator on their devices. As the situation unfolds, both Verizon and affected users are seeking answers regarding the cause and expected resolution time.
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