Verizon Network Outage: Updates and Cause Revealed

Verizon’s Nationwide Outage Worsens: Customers Lose Cell Service and Data Access

As of September 30, 2024, a nationwide outage has plagued Verizon’s network, causing widespread disruptions to cell phone service and data access for its customers. The telecom giant has confirmed the issue on X (formerly Twitter) and is working to "identify and solve" it, but the impact continues to worsen.

According to Down Detector, reports of outages have soared, with over 105,000 affected customers (as of 11:37 AM ET) spread across the United States, with hotspots in areas such as New York, Washington D.C., Atlanta, and Kansas.

In this article, we will provide an update on the status of the outage and highlight the key points about what’s happening and who is affected.

Affects of the Outage:

Network Failure: Verizon customers in affected areas are unable to access cellular service, leaving them without a means to make or receive calls.
Data Disruptions: Data access is also disrupted, preventing customers from sending or receiving texts, emails, or data-hungry apps.
SOS Icon Appearance: Some Verizon iPhone users are experiencing a red SOS icon on their devices, indicating that they have lost network connectivity. This feature is designed for Emergency SOS via Satellite.

Customer Feedback:

Customers are taking to social platforms like Threads to report issues and express frustration:

"Can’t make any calls or send texts," – @buhligjennifer
"Total outage here in San Francisco," – @markwalzjr

Map of Outage Report Locations:

According to Down Detector, the states most affected by the Verizon outage are:

New York
Washington D.C.
Atlanta
Kansas
Los Angeles
Phoenix
San Francisco

We will continue to monitor this developing story and provide updates on the status of Verizon’s network and the impact it has on its customers. Stay tuned for further news.

What You Should Know:

Report the outage on Down Detector
Follow Verizon on social media for updates on the status of the network
Check with family, friends, and acquaintances to see if their networks are also affected.

This article will be regularly updated as more information becomes available.