Verizon Widespread Network Outage 2026: 1 Million Reports and SOS Mode

More than 1 million Americans are currently offline as a massive Verizon network outage 2026 sweeps across the United States. On January 14, 2026, users reported their iPhones and Android devices getting stuck in SOS mode, signaling a catastrophic failure in standard cellular connectivity.

Verizon Network Outage 2026 Hits Millions Nationwide

According to Downdetector, the carrier is experiencing a severe disruption with over 1,053,104 reports logged in the past 24 hours. The situation peaked at 5:45 p.m. UTC, when the service recorded a staggering 178,284 reports within just a 15-minute window. The outage isn't localized; it's a national event.

Data shows the highest concentration of errors in New York City and Atlanta. Significant volumes were also recorded in Charlotte, Houston, and Dallas. Among those affected, 59% reported mobile phone failure, while 34% faced a total loss of signal.

Carrier Responses and T-Mobile's Stance

Verizon has acknowledged the issue, stating that their engineers are working to "identify and solve the issue quickly." Meanwhile, T-Mobile took a subtle jab at its competitor. In a statement on X, T-Mobile confirmed its network is operating normally but noted that customers might not be able to reach anyone using Verizon service. AT&T has yet to provide an official comment.