Verizon outage: Why your phone says SOS, what we know so far

In short, when you see SOS on your phone, it means you're not connected to a cellular network. "If you see SOS or 'SOS only' ...

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 ...

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.
Mashable

What is SOS on iPhone? Here's what it means.

You try to make phone call or post on social media on your iPhone – but you can't. Do you have bad service? No – in fact, you have no service. The service bars on your iPhone aren't just low, they are ...
Android Police

What is Satellite SOS on Google Pixel?

Yasmine Crossland is an experienced technology journalist who has covered everything from smartphones and tablets to true wireless earbuds and soundbars. She has written for titles such as Pocket-Lint ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

What is the emergency SOS on my iPhone? And how can I use it?

If you have an iPhone, you may have noticed it go into SOS mode several times over the past week. While it may have annoyed some, it can and was a lifeline for many more. In the aftermath of ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

What does SOS mean on an iPhone? Verizon cellphone outage creates confusion for some

Verizon customers are reporting significant outages Monday morning, which created some confusion for iPhone users whose phones were in SOS mode. More than 105,000 service outages have been reported ...
NBC New York

Why is my phone on SOS? What to know amid Verizon issues

An issue with Verizon on Monday led many cellphone users to look for calling alternatives. The company advised customers to access Wi-Fi communications, but iPhone users without service or internet ...