Verizon Outage Puts Phones in SOS Mode: What Happened, Fixes That Work, and When Service Returns

iPhone showing “SOS” in the status bar during a Verizon outage

Verizon outage reports surged nationwide on August 30, 2025 after the carrier acknowledged a software issue impacting wireless service for some customers. Users across major metro areas reported their phones were stuck in SOS mode—unable to make ordinary calls, send SMS, or use cellular data, while still able to place emergency calls. At peak, more … Read more

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