Verizon Restores Service After Nationwide Outage Disrupts Cellular Connectivity Across U.S.

Verizon has restored its services after a widespread outage affected customers across the United States on September 30, 2024. The outage, which began around 9:30 AM ET, resulted in more than 100,000 outage reports on Downdetector, with areas like New York, New Jersey, Georgia, and parts of the Midwest most affected. Users reported being unable to make phone calls, send texts, or use cellular data, and many iPhone users saw their phones enter “SOS only” mode, meaning they could only make emergency calls​(Engadget)​(9to5Mac).

Throughout the day, Verizon worked on restoring connectivity, and by late afternoon, some progress was evident as reports of service issues began to decrease. By 7:18 PM ET, Verizon officially announced that its engineers had “fully restored today’s network disruption,” and advised users still facing issues to restart their devices. Despite the restoration, Verizon has not provided details on what specifically caused the outage​(Engadget).

The outage affected customers’ ability to communicate, particularly in major cities, and highlights the importance of stable telecommunications for millions of users. Verizon acknowledged the inconvenience caused, emphasizing its commitment to working around the clock to address such disruptions.

For further updates, you can refer to sources such as Engadget and 9to5Mac.