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Verizon outages have hit. Is your phone stuck on 'SOS' mode? Can't make calls or send text? Here's what you can do, what to know.
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' in the status bar, your device isn't connected to your cellular network, but you can still make emergency calls through other carrier networks," reads an Apple support page on the feature.
Many iPhone users with Verizon reported Wednesday that their phones were in "SOS mode." Here's what that means for you.
Verizon faced significant service disruptions, prompting over 235,000 reports from users. The company is aware of the issue and is actively addressing it.