Why is my phone SOS? What to know about Verizon outage

A Verizon outage today, Wednesday, Jan. 14, is causing many users to report that their phone is locked in SOS mode. Thousands ...

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 ...

Phone in SOS mode? Here’s what you can do

If your phone is in “SOS” mode, you won’t be able to make normal calls, but you should still be able to dial 911. The call ...

Is Verizon down in Southwest Florida? Why your phone shows 'SOS'

When iPhones aren’t connected to a cellular network, they will typically alert the user by giving an indication in the phone’s status bar. Those notifications usually say “No Service” or “Searching,” ...

Why your phone may be in 'SOS' mode

Many iPhone users with Verizon reported Wednesday that their phones were in "SOS mode." Here's what that means for you.