Verizon is Down: iPhones Show 'SOS' Mode Due to Network Outage [Resolved]

[lindros2]

Also, I'm not even getting VZW WiFi (calling) to work.
Even during AT&T's outage a year or two ago, I was able to make wifi calls via my number.
VZW now? notsomuch.

 

[Agile55]

VZN *was* down since 1030CST in Shreveport La but back up @ 1245ishCST

 

[mrmagic9799]

Verizon customer here, my primary or esim 1 is affected by my esim 2. Also my iPad works just fine (replying from it). When I turn off esim2… esim1 works just fine

 

[sjsharksfan12]

Is it really down, or is Kevin McCallister up to his old tricks again?

I am glad they have finally stopped playing those elf commercials. They were dumb.

 

[TheColtr]

Second VZW outage in the past few months, I wonder if there is some digital warfare that is not being shared.

 

[Spinarelo]

I guess this is a good time to test satellite sms

 

[allpar]

Funny. I was debating on switching from AT&T.

You still can. My phone never showed a problem either.

 

[dannyyankou]

I’m never affected with these outages, I feel like I’m missing out on the fun lol.

I wonder if Verizon MVNOs aren’t impacted. I’m in US Mobile’s Warp network.

 

[Abydos]

haven't checked x yet, but probably an attack of mutant magnetic radioactive alien squirrels

 

[kalafalas]

Verizon is easily the worst network where I am at. I tried Spectrum mobile for a while and Visible and it was just absolutely abysmal. Also had AT&T and now Mint mobile and I have 0 issues.

Every major area has one “winner” I’ve noticed. Where I am in the bay area it’s Verizon no question, but down in LA Verizon is awful and AT&T is the clear winner. Up in Portland? Both suck, and T-Mobile is strong as ever.

If only cell coverage was a public utility and carriers didn’t have to fight for spectrum, and it was all available to everyone. It’s not like we rely on these devices for literally everything or anything like that.

 

[Terry88$]

I just updated before coming here. SOS in Gadsden, Florida. Smh

 

[CarAnalogy]

Not my interpretation of what I've read here. People reporting that they –aren't– having issues helps to fill in the gaps of just how widespread the outage is. Until I read the comments, my interpretation of the article was a complete 100% outage across the US.

Gotta love a good outage!

Not as much as a good outrage.

 

[WB2Colorado]

is this a Verizon only issue or is it affecting MVNOs? Because I have Visible and I haven’t had any issues

 

[ProbablyDylan]

If only cell coverage was a public utility and carriers didn’t have to fight for spectrum, and it was all available to everyone. It’s not like we rely on these devices for literally everything or anything like that.

That comes with burdensome regulation that we shouldn't hoist upon our poor carriers!

 

[SmokyT18]

My phone had been fine until around 1:45 EST and now it’s showing SOS - Eastern TN

 

[Spokeyourname]

Anyone watch Slow Horses last season? Which part of the attack are we on now?

 

[FlavorfulTreat]

Every major area has one “winner” I’ve noticed. Where I am in the bay area it’s Verizon no question, but down in LA Verizon is awful and AT&T is the clear winner. Up in Portland? Both suck, and T-Mobile is strong as ever.

If only cell coverage was a public utility and carriers didn’t have to fight for spectrum, and it was all available to everyone. It’s not like we rely on these devices for literally everything or anything like that.

Wish I could like this twice

 

[STOCK411]

Just waiting for my dad to text me saying this justifies them still using/paying for an ANALOG landline phone... only folks who call it now are telemarketers. But he says will be a lifesaver when the "big one hits"

 

[chelsel]

"for some customers" the spin is always there lol

 

[Spinarelo]

Back up and running here

*Edit* aaaaaand back down

 

[CoMoMacUser]

No problems here with Visible, but it has its own core network and uses only Verizon's RAN.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

No issues here in SoCal.

 

[mjs916]

Funny. I was debating on switching from AT&T.

Don’t let an outage stop you from debating. This happens to all of the carriers every once in awhile.

 

[lindros2]

Weird update - my car has a Verizon LTE hotspot - and it’s fine.
Actually better - went from 25mbps last year to 88mbps a moment ago.
Phone still SOS. No WiFi calling.

 

[SkippyThorson]

Across a few Verizon folks I know, those with ESIM phones are out and those with physical SIM cards are working fine. 🤔