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| iPhone SOS mode. Credit: Apple |
UPDATE: AT&T and Verizon resolved the issue Tuesday evening.
“The issue disrupting calls between carriers has been resolved,* AT&T tweeted.
“We collaborated with the other carrier to find a solution and appreciate our customers patience during this period.”
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ORLANDO, Florida – Thousands of Verizon and AT&T customers in Florida and across the United States are reporting that the service provider network went down around 1:30 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time today, Tuesday, June 4, 2024, according to downdetector.com
The most reported outage problems appear to be occurring in Florida from Orlando to Miami.
Verizon Service Outage Maps
Customers are reporting outages with cellular network service, 5G home internet, and 5G mobile internet.
AT&T Service Outage Maps
Customers are reporting outages with cellular network service, 5G home internet, and 5G mobile internet.
Why Is My Phone On SOS Mode Only?
The cellular outage has caused smartphones, including Android and iPhone, to go into the no service state of SOS mode.
What Does SOS Mean On An iPhone?
If you see SOS or “SOS only” in the status bar, your device isn’t connected to a network, but you can still make emergency calls, according to Apple. This feature is available in Australia, Canada, and the United States.