Verizon Nationwide Service Outage 2026: Millions Forced into SOS Mode
A massive Verizon nationwide service outage occurred on Jan 14, 2026, leaving millions of US customers in SOS mode. Read the latest updates and analysis.
America’s largest carrier just went dark. Starting at approximately 12:00 PM ET on January 14, 2026, Verizon customers across the United States reported a total loss of cellular service, with many devices automatically switching to 'SOS Mode'.
Timeline of the Verizon Nationwide Service Outage 2026
According to reports from The Verge, the outage isn't localized, affecting major hubs across the country. Users are currently unable to place calls or access data, leaving them reliant on Wi-Fi networks for communication.
We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services for some customers. Our engineers are engaged and are working to identify and solve the issue quickly.
This massive failure follows a previous software issue in August 2025 that left millions without service for several hours. While Verizon has acknowledged the current crisis, they haven't provided an Estimated Time of Restoration (ETR) yet.
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