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Verizon Communications Inc. (VZ) is strengthening its focus on fiber to expand high-speed Internet access for homes, businesses and enterprises. By combining fiber with its 5G network, the company ...

Is your phone showing "SOS" or "emergency calls only?" A massive Verizon network outage may be to blame.

"This was a software issue, and we are conducting a full review of what happened. As of now, there is no indication that this was a cybersecurity issue," the company said in a statement sent to ...

If you're a Verizon customer who's noticed your phone shifting into SOS mode throughout the day, there's now an official explanation: As confirmed by Verizon itself, the carrier has been facing a ...

Many Verizon mobile users experienced a major service disruption on Wednesday afternoon, with customers reporting that their phones suddenly went into SOS mode. Affected customers who want to check ...

Verizon users reported significant problems on Wednesday, with many observing what seems to be extensive service interruptions. Verizon outage: The company acknowledged the issue and is working to ...

Various users took to social media and flagged Verizon Communications’ network being down in Chicago, Florida, and other US cities. Around 1:11 pm ET, over 130,000 users reported problems with Verizon ...

Tens of thousands of Verizon customers reported widespread service problems nationwide. Verizon confirmed it was aware of the issue and that its engineers were working on a fix. An "SOS" or "No ...

Is Verizon still down? How to check your local area for outages, SOS status, and more ...

If your phone is suddenly displaying "SOS," "no service," or "emergency calls only" and you're on Verizon's network, it's probably not your phone's fault, and you're certainly not alone. More than 100 ...

The FCC has officially scrapped its 60-day phone unlocking requirements for Verizon. Verizon can now lock phones for longer periods of time for both prepaid and postpaid customers. While the new rules ...