You can also go to the Verizon website to check the company's network status; however, this page appears to be experiencing intermittent problems. Mashable reporters were unable to access an updated map at Verizon's website, and instead received the same statement Verizon posted on X previously.

Many Verizon customers are experiencing a major outage on Wednesday, disrupting calling and cellular services across the U.S.

WASHINGTON — Verizon customers were reporting outages on their mobile service on Wednesday. Downdetector, which tracks outages, reported a spike in outages after noon ET Wednesday, with more than 150,000 reports from across the country. Locations with reported outages include New York City, Chicago and Richmond, Va.

A series of wind advisories issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) on Tuesday warn of hazardous gusts across 10 states, increasing the risk of downed trees and power outages. From the Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic and Pacific Northwest, residents are being urged to secure loose items and prepare for potential service disruptions.

Verizon says it's working to restore service. But if your Verizon device still shows "SOS" instead of service bars, you're affected by today's outage.

Thousands of people across Western Washington are without power after weather-driven outages affecting Tacoma Public Utilities, Peninsula Light Company and Puget Sound Energy. About 2,800 Tacoma Power customers lack power from 6 outages, with the majority ...

Is Verizon wireless network down today? Customers are reporting service outages via SOS mode on iPhone. What you need to know.