Verizon Wireless outage puts phones in SOS mode without cell service

Verizon Wireless is suffering a massive outage in the US, with customers reporting their phones stuck in SOS mode with no ...

Verizon outage: Why your phone says SOS, what we know so far

In short, when you see SOS on your phone, it means you're not connected to a cellular network. "If you see SOS or 'SOS only' ...

Phone showing 'SOS'? Verizon outage may be to blame

When iPhones aren’t connected to a cellular network, they will typically alert the user by giving an indication in the ...

Verizon says it’s fixed the massive outage that left many without phone calling and data services

Verizon said it has resolved an hours-long outage that is believed to have left tens of thousands of US customers without ...
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When Cell Networks Go Down, These 6 Steps Keep You Connected

Last week's Verizon outage is a reminder that cell service can go down at any time. These six tips help you stay connected ...
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Verizon Hit by Major Outage. Cellular Access Down, Phones in SOS Mode

'We are aware of an issue impacting wireless voice and data services,' Verizon says. AT&T and T-Mobile say their networks are ...
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Verizon says its network is fully restored. Here's what to do if you still don't have service.

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...
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Demonstrating The Sheer Lack Of Security In First Gen Cellular Networks

Modern cellular networks are built to serve millions upon millions of users, all while maintaining strict encryption across all communications. But earlier cellular networks were by no means so ...