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Verizon and AT&T Face Nationwide Outage Monday Morning, Millions Stuck in SOS Mode

Sep 30, 2024, 03:19 PM

Verizon Wireless is experiencing a nationwide outage affecting millions of users across the United States. Reports indicate that users are unable to make calls or send text messages, with many phones stuck in SOS mode. The outage has led to widespread disruptions, including difficulties in accessing emergency services. Over 98,000 reports of outages have been submitted in the past 24 hours, with significant impacts in cities such as Chicago and Atlanta. Verizon has acknowledged the issue and is working to resolve it. The cause of the outage remains unknown at this time. Additionally, some AT&T customers have reported service outages on Monday morning. The outage coincides with a major port strike and widespread power outages.