Millions of Verizon users across the U.S. faced unexpected service disruptions Monday, with SOS alerts and dropped calls causing chaos. Here’s what went down.
Over 100,000 outage reports flooded in by midday ET, per DownDetector, as cell signals vanished in regions from storm-battered Southeastern states to tech hubs on the West Coast. While service improved later, nearly 48,000 users still struggled by evening. 🌐⚡
iPhone users saw eerie SOS messages—think ‘Stranger Things’ upside-down vibes—as devices failed to connect to Verizon’s network. The good news? Emergency calls still worked via nearby carriers. 📱🆘
Verizon confirmed the outage, tweeting: ‘Our engineers are on it!’ Service has since rebounded for many, but the FCC is now digging into the cause. No word yet on whether it’s hackers, solar flares, or just a really bad Monday for tech. 🛠️🔍
Why it matters: For communities rebuilding after Hurricane Helene, losing connectivity added extra stress. Nationwide, the outage disrupted work, travel, and TikTok scrolling alike—proving yet again how glued we are to our screens. 💻🌪️
