Verizon outage disrupts calling and data services for wireless customers across the US

Many Verizon customers are experiencing a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and cellular services across the U.S. The New York-based carrier has acknowledged an issue impacting wireless voice and data services. Verizon hasn't specified the outage's cause, but says engineering teams are working to resolve it. Outage tracker Downdetector shows that reports peaked in the early afternoon and remained elevated later in the day. Impacted customers have seen “SOS” or no signal messages on their phones. Cities like New York are warning the outage may disrupt 911 calls, urging residents to use landlines or other carriers if possible. During cellular outages, other options may also include Wi-Fi calling or sending texts via satellite.