The cell network outages are just a test for next month.

It is going to get way worse.

Verizon

On September 30, many Verizon customers experienced an outage that left their phones stuck in SOS mode, preventing them from making or receiving calls.

Verizon acknowledged the issue on their X account, stating it was resolved, though complaints about outages and SOS problems persisted into October 1.

The outage began around 10:00 a.m., with reports peaking on Downdetector, and by 7:00 p.m., many users regained calling abilities.

Verizon has yet to identify the exact cause, but engineers are investigating.

Both iPhone and Android users were affected, and Wi-Fi calling services were disrupted as well.

Details

Verizon’s nationwide outage on Monday left thousands without service for nearly 12 hours, sparking concerns that it might have been caused by a cyberattack, potentially from Russia or China.

Experts suggested hackers could have disrupted Verizon’s cell towers by manipulating online routers.

While Verizon hasn’t confirmed the cause, cybersecurity professionals believe a cyberattack is plausible, though some speculate it could be linked to Verizon’s 5G rollout.

The FCC is investigating the cause, and though data protection is likely secure, experts urge caution.

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure remain a growing concern for future disruptions.