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Many Verizon customers experienced a data outage on Wednesday.
This prevented users from making phone calls and browsing on cellular networks.
Verizon is resolving the issue by offering a form of refund to affected customers.
If you suddenly found yourself with no Verizon signal yesterday, you weren't alone. The Big Red cellular network experienced one of its biggest service outages in the US, with over 2 million reports over the past 24 hours across major cities, including New York City, Atlanta, Charlotte, and Houston.
Also: Is Verizon still down? How to check your local area for outage problems, fixes, and more
Verizon categorized the impact as "Very High", with a bulk of the complaints being filed as either "mobile phone issues" or "lack of signal." If you're one of the many who were affected, you may have noticed your phone defaulting to SOS mode, a common setting when the device no longer has cellular connectivity.
Verizon has resolved the issue
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