Gloucester Township Police Advisory: Massive Verizon Outage
As of January 14, 2026 1 PM, a widespread Verizon network outage is currently impacting voice, text, and data services for tens of thousands of customers across the United States.
At this time, Gloucester Township Police 911 Systems and Emergency Communications has NOT been affected. If you are a Verizon Wireless customer and are having issues with your cellular service, you may still be able to call 911 in an emergency. If not, use another carrier's device or a landline. You also have the alternative to connect your cellular phone to a home or local WiFi connection to establish phone service.
Current Outage Status
- Widespread Impact: Over 460,000 reports were recorded on DownDetector as of 1:00 PM ET.
- Affected Services: The outage is disrupting wireless voice, text, and data services for mobile users. Some Verizon Fios internet customers are also reporting connectivity issues.
- "SOS" Mode: Many users report their phones are stuck in "SOS" or "SOS only" mode, meaning they have no cellular connection but may still be able to contact emergency services.
- Affected Areas: Significant disruptions are reported in the eastern half of the U.S., specifically in New York, New Jersey, Delaware, the Carolinas, Texas, Florida, and Louisiana.
- Emergency Services: Officials in cities like New York and Washington, D.C., have warned that the outage may affect some users' ability to call 911. If you cannot connect, use a landline or a device from another carrier.
https://gtpolice.com/alert/487
