Major Cellular Outage Affects AT&T, T-Mobile and Verizon
Many Cell Phone Users Without Service This Morning
A major cellular outage has been reported today. If your cell phone service is provided by AT&T, T-Mobile or Verizon, chance are you have no service this morning.
A major outage was reported at 4:30 am today.
Downdetector.com is reporting that most of the problems are in Atlanta, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Diego, Houston, Honolulu, Chicago, San Francisco and San Antonio.
More than 31,900 AT&T wireless customers reported outages starting at 4 am.
Verizon and T-Mobile customers reported more than 800 service outages.
As of 6:15 am, that number had decreased to more than 24,000 outages.
The outage is preventing wireless customers from making and receiving any phone calls, including 9-1-1, and sending or receiving text messages. Some customers are reporting internet issues as well.
No word as to what caused the major cellular outage or when customers can expect to have their service restored.
6 Of The Best Phone Charges To Use Under $50
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Now, we have all been there before. Your phone notifies you that you have 20% battery remaining and you have plenty of things to do. You look for your phone charger and seem to not be able to find it. How wild is that? I have been there many times for years and now I refuse to be without a charger. I am sure to always have a charger on me whether it’s a fast charger, a portable charger, or the cord in my car – I will always have a charged phone with me.
I know, sometimes you think you can just head to Apple, Verizon Wireless, or wherever your phone comes from to get an extra charger. Unfortunately, those phone chargers are very expensive and can cause you to not want to purchase them. I make sure to look at the price tag when it comes to purchasing anything technology-related. So, I decided to help you out. Finding a great charger at a great, affordable price can be tough but that’s why I am here to help. In total, I have about 5 different chargers for my phone and they were all under the price of $50. So if you are looking for a new charger and in need, here is a list of 7 of the best phone chargers I could find for you under $50.
Keep that phone charged and ready to go because you never know what might happen! *Ring, ring!* Save a few dollars and buy a new charger or an extra charger. I will have a few options for you from portable to car chargers to fast chargers for your house. Let’s shop!
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Mary Liz is the News Director and Co-Host of Augusta’s Morning News on WGAC. She spent 11 years as a News Director at an Indiana Radio Station. She has also worked as a former Police and Courts Reporter for The Republic Newspaper and Assistant Marketing Director of Merchants National Bank in Indianapolis. Mary Liz focuses most on local breaking news stories, feature stories on upcoming events, or community-service related organizations and the people who serve them. She has been with WGAC since 1995.