Verizon Outage Alert: Late-Night Disruptions Affecting Phones and Tablets Nationwide

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Verizon Outage Alert: Late-Night Disruptions Affecting Phones and Tablets Nationwide

Verizon experienced a significant outage affecting users across the United States late Thursday into early Friday. Reports of service disruptions began around 11:06 PM ET, rapidly escalating as users took to Downdetector to voice their complaints.

Verizon Outage Overview

By 12:16 AM ET, the number of reported issues climbed dramatically from 90 complaints to over 7,360. The majority of users, approximately 50%, reported problems with their mobile phones. A significant 36% noted they were unable to get any signal, while 14% experienced difficulties with their 5G home internet service.

Geographical Impact

The bulk of complaints originated from Michigan, where multiple cities reported outages. Notable mentions include:

  • Grand Rapids
  • Pontiac
  • Midland
  • Lansing
  • Hudsonville
  • Dearborn
  • Oxford

Users reported that their Apple iPhones showed an SOS icon, indicating lack of connectivity. Many described the outages as causing severe disruptions in their day-to-day activities.

Impact on Visible and Straight Talk

Additional Verizon-related brands, such as Visible and Straight Talk, also reported significant issues. Visible complaints surged from just 2 at 11:55 PM ET to 285 at 12:25 AM. Regarding the nature of the complaints:

  • 70% reported no signal
  • 19% experienced total blackout
  • 10% faced issues with their mobile phones

Straight Talk reported similar trends, with complaints jumping from 1 at 11:50 PM to 378 by 12:20 AM. Breakdown of issues includes:

  • 67% with no signal
  • 17% having mobile phone issues
  • 16% encountering mobile internet problems

As the outage continued, some users humorously shared their experiences, including one user who mistakenly paid his bill, thinking his service was deactivated instead of due to the outage.

Current Situation

Verizon has yet to provide a detailed statement on the outage. However, the surge in user complaints indicates a widespread disruption. Customers are encouraged to keep checking Downdetector for real-time updates on service restoration.