Verizon reported a widespread service outage affecting cell service and limiting 911

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In an emailed statement to Mashable, an AT&T spokesperson said the company’s network is “operating normally at this time.” As of this writing, only Verizon is experiencing a confirmed mobile outage.

Like T-Mobile, it seems that the spike in Downdetector reports for AT&T likely stems from customers attempting to reach people affected by Verizon’s outage, rather than a problem with AT&T’s own service. AT&T’s X account also posted saying that its coverage was fine and that the problem was with “the other guys.”

Mobile issued a statement on X confirming that its cellular network was operating normally — and taking a subtle jab at Verizon.

“T-Mobile’s network is keeping our customers connected, and we’ve confirmed that our network is operating normally and as expected. However due to Verizon’s reported outage, our customers may not be able to reach someone with Verizon service at this time.”

This update could explain why some T-Mobile customers reported problems even as the company’s network was fully operational. 

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