Verizon experienced a significant service outage on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The disruption primarily affected voice call capabilities for thousands of wireless customers across the United States.
Downdetector reports peaked at over 13,000 users during the event. Major metropolitan areas including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Boston reported an inability to make or receive calls.
The outage lasted approximately three and a half hours before Verizon resolved the issue on Saturday evening. Verizon apologized for the inconvenience and advised customers to restart their devices if problems persist. The company has not yet disclosed the specific cause of the widespread disruption.