Verizon Restores Voice Service Following West Texas Outage, but Data Issues Persist
Thousands of Verizon customers in West Texas experienced service disruptions after a regional network outage affected voice calls and mobile data connectivity. While the company has confirmed that voice service has been restored , some customers continue to report intermittent data issues as network engineers work to fully stabilize the affected areas. The incident temporarily impacted residents, businesses, and emergency communications, highlighting the importance of reliable mobile networks in everyday life. Here's what happened, which services were affected, and the latest update from Verizon. What Happened? The outage began when Verizon customers across parts of West Texas started reporting problems making and receiving phone calls. Shortly afterward, reports also emerged of slow or unavailable mobile data connections. Users reported issues such as: Unable to place or receive voice calls Mobile data not working Slow internet speeds Cal...