On October 5, Verizon experienced a widespread service outage affecting thousands in major U.S. cities.

Verizon faced a significant service outage on October 5, affecting thousands of users across major U.S. cities, including New York, Phoenix, and Chicago. Users reported issues with phone calls, text messaging, and internet services, with 69% noting mobile phone disruptions. This incident marks Verizon's second outage in less than two weeks. Verizon Support is investigating the matter, though the total number of affected users remains unclear.