Phone showing 'SOS'? Verizon outage may be to blame

When iPhones aren’t connected to a cellular network, they will typically alert the user by giving an indication in the ...

Verizon says it’s fixed the massive outage that left many without phone calling and data services

Verizon said it has resolved an hours-long outage that is believed to have left tens of thousands of US customers without ...

Major phone carrier suffers significant service outage

A broad Verizon outage on January 14, 2026, left hundreds of thousands of customers nationwide unable to make calls, send ...

Why your phone may be in 'SOS' mode

Many iPhone users with Verizon reported Wednesday that their phones were in "SOS mode." Here's what that means for you.

Phone in SOS mode? Here’s what you can do

Here's how to make your phone work again if it's stuck on "SOS." ...

Verizon outage: Why your phone says SOS, what we know so far

In short, when you see SOS on your phone, it means you're not connected to a cellular network. "If you see SOS or 'SOS only' ...

8 Affordable Phone Carriers That Use Verizon's Network, Ranked By Price

Get Verizon network coverage without the high prices. Compare affordable carriers and find the plan the fits your requirements and budget.
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Verizon outage: Massive outage bringing network down. What to know

U.S. wireless carrier Verizon appears to be experiencing an outage, according to Down Detector. As of 12:49 p.m. on Wednesday ...

Is Verizon down? When will wireless service SOS outage be fixed? Check Verizon outage map

Is Verizon wireless network down today? Customers are reporting service outages via SOS mode on iPhone. What you need to know.
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Verizon customers reporting issues with cellular phone service

Some customers were complaining their phone was going into "SOS" mode, which Apple says means your phone is not connected to a cellular network. Verizon released a statement to NBC News: "We are aware ...