Verizon experiences service outage impacting many customers

Some Verizon customers experienced a service outage on Wednesday afternoon, with reports indicating at least 175,000 users affected, particularly in relation to wireless voice and data services. Verizon acknowledged the issue, stating their engineers are working to resolve it, but the duration of the outage remains unclear. New York Emergency Management officials noted the outage is impacting 911 calls, advising users to seek alternative communication methods for emergencies. Updates are available via Verizon’s website and social media.

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