Tag: Verizon

  • Verizon network outage resolved after 10-hour disruption

    Verizon network outage resolved after 10-hour disruption

    Verizon has restored service after a prolonged network outage disrupted mobile connectivity for millions of customers across the United States. The incident affected voice calls, text messages, and mobile data, leaving many devices unable to connect for hours. The outage lasted more than 10 hours before engineers stabilized the network. The disruption quickly drew attention…

  • FCC closes Verizon phone theft loophole to curb fraud and device trafficking

    FCC closes Verizon phone theft loophole to curb fraud and device trafficking

    The U.S. Federal Communications Commission has moved to close a regulatory gap that criminals exploited to profit from stolen Verizon smartphones. The decision targets a long-standing unlocking requirement that made Verizon devices easier to resell shortly after theft. By changing the rule, regulators aim to reduce phone theft, fraud, and illegal handset trafficking. The move…