[Verizon Outage Today] No Signal? How to Fix SOS Mode (Wi-Fi Calling, Refund)

Verizon Down?
Fix "SOS Only" Now

🚀 30-Second Solution

• Wi-Fi Calling: The immediate fix. Enable this in settings to make calls and texts over your home Wi-Fi while towers are down.
• Toggle Airplane Mode: Sometimes your phone is stuck on a dead tower. Toggling Airplane mode for 30 seconds forces it to reconnect.
• Refund: Verizon often issues bill credits for major outages, but you have to ask. We show you how.

Is your phone stuck on "SOS Only"? You are not alone. Verizon is experiencing a massive nationwide outage today, leaving millions without service. Search volume for "Is Verizon down" has spiked 1,350% in the last hour. While engineers are working on a fix, you need to stay connected now. Here are the fastest ways to get your phone working again using existing technology.

📌 1. The Immediate Fix (Wi-Fi Calling)

If you have home internet (Wi-Fi), you still have a phone. You just need to tell your device to use it.

iPhone: Go to Settings > Cellular > Wi-Fi Calling and toggle it ON.
Android: Go to Settings > Network & Internet > Mobile Network > Advanced > Wi-Fi Calling.

Once enabled, you will see "VZW Wi-Fi" in the status bar. You can now make calls and send SMS texts just like normal, bypassing the broken cell towers entirely.

📊 2. Troubleshooting "SOS Mode"

Sometimes the network is back, but your phone doesn't know it yet. It is stuck trying to connect to a dead signal. Force a reset.

Method	How to do it	Success Rate
Airplane Mode	Toggle ON, wait 30s, Toggle OFF	High
Reset Settings	Reset Network Settings (Warning: deletes Wi-Fi passwords)	Medium
eSIM Toggle	Turn SIM line OFF then ON in settings	High

📢 3. How to Get a Refund

You pay for service 24/7. If they don't provide it, you deserve money back. Verizon rarely offers refunds automatically; you must ask.

Once service is restored, open the My Verizon App or call *611. politely say: "I experienced a service outage on [Date] for [X] hours. I would like a credit applied to my bill for the downtime." Historically, this results in a $5-$10 credit. It’s not much, but it’s the principle.

❓ FAQ

Q. Is it my phone or the network?

A. Check DownDetector.com. If you see a massive spike in reports, it is 100% the network, not your phone.

Q. Does 5G Home Internet work?

A. Usually no. If the cell towers are down, your 5G Home Internet gateway will also be offline. This is why having a backup (like Starlink) is crucial.

📝 Final Thoughts

Outages are frustrating, but Wi-Fi Calling is your lifeline. Enable it now so you are ready next time. Stay connected, stay thirsty.

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