Verizon customers report phone outages, with devices limited to SOS mode
In responses to customer complaints on social media, Verizon said Saturday it was aware of a "software issue impacting wireless service for some customers."
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In responses to customer complaints on social media, Verizon said Saturday it was aware of a "software issue impacting wireless service for some customers."
Verizon customers reported their mobile phone service was down in cities across the U.S., giving them only SOS mode.
Verizon says it is making progress after customers reported issues Monday morning.
The deadline for eligible current and former subscribers to submit a claim or mail it is Monday, April 15, 2024.
Beyoncé announced she's dropping a new album, minutes after starring in a clue-laden Verizon commercial about "breaking the internet" aired shortly after the 2024 Super Bowl halftime show.
Verizon's new unlimited plan replaces several higher-data plans and starts at $80 for one person, not counting fees and taxes. (Existing customers can keep their plans.)
As announced on Friday, Verizon is switching gears to a more open format when it comes to selling smartphones and other mobile devices.
AT&T and Verizon tied for top data network performance at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport according to RootMetrics.
WYCD Downtown Hoedown concertgoers hoping to post photos online from the event can take a few simple steps to avoid getting charged international roaming charges.
Race fans can follow the action on the track today at the Indianapolis 500, and the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix next week, on the IndyCar 15 app.
Verizon announced it is buying AOL for $4.4 billion, which should give the wireless company greater access to the company's video and advertising platforms.
A smart watch powered by Android Wear, which can run on Wi-Fi networks, is now available for order online.
Verizon Wireless opened one of its switch facilities - which connects phone calls and data transmissions for its customer - for the first time Monday.
The Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix has a presence at the North American International Auto Show with an exhibit and race cars on display.
Verizon unveiled a new connected-vehicle service Tuesday at the North American International Auto Show. Verizon Vehicle is expected to be available on later this year.
A student team from Troy High School is one of 90 middle and high school teams that were named Best in State in the third Verizon Innovative App Challenge.
Verizon Wireless has kicked off a statewide effort to collect wireless phones and tablets that are no longer being used, which will then be used to assist domestic violence victims.
AT&T and Verizon are offering double the data for the same price on some plans in October.
Consumers can start pre-ordering the Apple iPhone 6, and 6 Plus, Friday.
The CEO of Verizon Communications said Detroit could be the center of intelligent communications, and that autonomous cars could only be three to five years away.
Verizon Wireless announced Monday that it is adding more than 100 positions in retail and business sales, finance, network, and customer service-client care in Michigan.
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NFL Sunday afternoon games will be available to local fans on mobile phones through Verizon starting with the 2014 season.
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An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly kidnapping his 12-year-old brother along with his mother during a domestic incident, according to Michigan State Police.
No vehicles were involved in the derailment, and no injuries have been reported, police said.
Canadian border officers seized nearly 600 pounds of suspected methamphetamine from entering Canada at the Blue Water Bridge.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
Michigan lawmakers are seeking answers after the state shelved a $1.1 million report on Native American boarding schools.
Detroit Police Chief Todd Bettison says the two incidents happened in the last few months, on Dec. 16, 2025, and Feb. 9, 2026.
No vehicles were involved in the derailment, and no injuries have been reported, police said.
An 18-year-old was arrested after allegedly kidnapping his 12-year-old brother along with his mother during a domestic incident, according to Michigan State Police.
Two Michigan legislators got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
A Washtenaw County judge on Tuesday granted a motion for an evidentiary hearing for ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, saying that prosecutors made an omission.
Union Vice President Laura Dickerson confirmed that the worker, TJ Sabula, "has no discipline on his record."
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
Warner Bros. Discovery said that Paramount Skydance is considering enhancing its buyout offer for the entertainment company.
Robert Duvall was in such classics as "The Godfather," "To Kill a Mockingbird," "M*A*S*H," "The Great Santini" and "Tender Mercies."
"Dawson's Creek" and "Varsity Blues" star James Van Der Beek has died at 48 years old.
For the first time, a major U.S. automaker is putting a team up against the European giants of Formula One. Can Cadillac be a contender?
The 31-year-old Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny took the stage on Sunday dressed in all white, donning a jersey with his last name, Ocasio, and the number 64.
The series of strikes brought the death toll to at least 145 people since the administration began targeting the small vessels since September.
Two Michigan legislators got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and White House Chief of Staff for Barack Obama spoke to members of Detroit's Economic Club on Tuesday at the Masonic Temple.
The Rev. Jesse Jackson, who died at age 84, visited the Metro Detroit area many times over the years. Local religious leaders and politicians weigh in on his legacy.
More than half of jobs in manufacturing and transportation could be automated over the next 20 years, according to Oxford Economics.
Michigan lawmakers required schools to adopt a cardiac emergency response plan for the current school year if the Legislature appropriated "sufficient funds," but funding wasn't dedicated in the education budget.
What started as food poisoning for a young boy in Clinton Township turned into years of organ failure.
Officials announced eligibility for mothers and babies in the city of Detroit.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
A Washtenaw County judge on Tuesday granted a motion for an evidentiary hearing for ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, saying that prosecutors made an omission.
Lucas Raymond of the Detroit Red Wings was Sweden's best player and perhaps one of the best in the entire men's hockey tournament at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Mikaela Shiffrin, who is the winningest athlete on the World Cup circuit, has now failed to win a medal in eight straight Olympic events since the 2018 Winter Games in PyeongChang.
Michigan is in a position to be No. 1 in the AP Top 25 men's college basketball poll because the program had financial support to make moves in the transfer portal and coach Dusty May has developed a selfless culture that money can't buy.
Lindsey Vonn, the 41-year-old Olympic veteran from Colorado, also reflected on her Olympic crash, saying, "I don't have regrets."
Claressa Shields talks about giving back to the community and her efforts to increase equity for women in sports.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
The Oakland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a homicide after a body was found near Proud Lake in Commerce Township. Former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore was granted an evidentiary hearing, and more on your top headlines.
Happy Hump Day! Ok Family, lets talk rain today....expecting widespread precipitation this morning. An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out. But the sun may return by late afternoon as we see temps across the area mid 50's to near 60 degrees! The mild temperatures persist through Thursday with cooler temps returning over the weekend.
A Washtenaw County judge on Tuesday granted a motion for an evidentiary hearing for ex-Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore, saying that prosecutors made an omission.
Michigan Congresswomen Haley Stevens and Hillary Scholten got the chance to tour an ICE detention facility in northern Michigan on Tuesday, and now they are sharing what is happening behind those doors.
We warm up quickly on Wednesday, but dense fog will continue until rain arrives in the morning.