Verizon Nationwide Outage — Thousands Without Service Across the U.S

A major Verizon cellular outage has hit users nationwide, leaving thousands without mobile service since 12:41 AM ET, October 9, 2025. Affected customers report their phones are stuck in SOS mode, unable to make calls, send texts, or use data.

The East Coast, Midwest, and South appear to be the hardest hit regions. Verizon has acknowledged the issue and says the cause is under investigation. Users are advised to stay tuned for updates as restoration efforts continue.