If your phone randomly switched to SOS mode today and left you staring at the screen like it personally betrayed you, you’re not alone.
Verizon customers across the country are reporting a widespread wireless outage, with many saying their phones suddenly lost service and displayed the dreaded “SOS” message. Calls, texts, and data appear to be impacted, leaving users scrambling for Wi-Fi and answers.
Naturally, social media turned into the group chat.
Users flooded platforms like X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, and TikTok, posting screenshots of their phones stuck in SOS mode and venting frustration about being cut off without warning. Some reported losing service mid-call, while others said they woke up to their phones completely disconnected.
Despite the growing wave of complaints, Verizon has not yet publicly acknowledged the outage at the time of this report. No official statement. No explanation. Just vibes and confusion.
The lack of communication has only added fuel to the fire, with customers questioning how such a large-scale disruption could happen without immediate transparency. Many are also pointing out how heavily people rely on mobile service for work, navigation, and emergencies, making outages like this more than just an inconvenience.
As of now, it’s unclear what caused the outage or how long service restoration may take. Customers are being advised to stay connected to Wi-Fi when possible and monitor Verizon’s official channels for updates.
We’ll keep an eye on the situation and update as soon as Verizon decides to break the silence. Until then, if your phone says SOS, just know… it’s not just you.