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While it wasn't as widespread as the massive Verizon outage in January 2026 , the big red carrier did experience an issue that primarily impacted voice services in the United States.
Starting at about 4 PM ET reports on services like DownDetector began spiking for Verizon, with comments on the site and on social media reporting that folks were having issues making calls. I'm even seeing this on my iPhone 17 Pro Max, which is connected to Visible — a Verizon MVNO — with many calls still failing.
At its height, DownDetector showed over 13,000 reports of issues with Verizon, while other carriers like T-Mobile and AT&T were also seeing spikes. Verizon's Support account on X (formerly Twitter) was first to respond to some customers, confirming an issue "impacting voice services for wireless customers in some parts of the U.S."
More than 3 hours later, Verizon confirmed that the issue was resolved, in a statement writing: "Our engineers have resolved the issue that affected voice services for some wireless customers this afternoon. We know how much you rely on us, and we’re sorry for the inconvenience. If you are still having any trouble with your service, please try restarting your device."
Ahead, you can read our live reporting on Verizon's issues that impacted voice services for many of its customers across the United States from about 4PM ET through 7:30PM ET on August 8, 2026.
August 8, 2026 – 5:32 PM Verizon confirms an issue on X
While Verizon hasn't listed an active issue on its site yet, the carrier is responding to individual accounts noting service issues. Responding to one user on X, the @VerizonSupport account writes, "We are aware of an issue impacting voice services for wireless customers in some parts of the U.S. Our engineers are engaged and we are working quickly to identify and resolve the issue."
We are aware of an issue impacting voice services for wireless customers in some parts of the U.S. Our engineers are engaged and we are working quickly to identify and resolve the issue. Please visit our Check Network Status page for updates on service in your area. We know how… August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026 – 5:35 PM I'm in New Jersey with an iPhone connected to Visible, and I'm experiencing voice issues, specifically when trying to make or receive calls. These ultimately result in a "Call Failed" response, but I still have four bars of service, and LTE or 5G remains functional.
Many Verizon customers experiencing issues, though, are taking to social platforms like X from Virginia and Western New York. It's not just the Northeast, either, as the outage appears to be impacting much of the East Coast.
@Verizon why can’t we call out in? Phones in Virginia are not working August 8, 2026
This is about to be the last straw tbh @Verizon August 8, 2026
@Verizon you service is really bad in area code 716 today August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026 – 5:41 PM Verizon's system issue is mainly impacting phone calls, not data or internet
As far as we can tell, the issue impacting Verizon today is mainly hindering phone calls. I've experienced it on Visible, as has my colleague Lance Ulanoff, who's on Verizon, as have many other impacted users who are taking to social media to post about issues with the carrier.
Internet works, but can’t make a phone call. Nightmare considering what Verizon charges August 8, 2026
The post above hits the issue squarely on the head right now – this user is on Verizon, and internet likely over 5G or LTE is working, but is unable to make phone calls.
Seriously @Verizon. Another Outage in Michigan pic.twitter.com/2hbgeGdqoP August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026 – 5:45 PM Let us know if you're impacted by the Verizon voice outage
If you're on Verizon, Visible, or another carrier, vote in the poll below to let us know whether you're currently affected by this voice service issue. Feel free to comment down below as well and let us know what issue you're experiencing.
August 8, 2026 – 5:47 PM Verizon confirms an active 'Voice Issue'
Now, if you navigate to Verizon's site and check for outages, there is now some language confirming a voice issue if you're in an impacted area. That's good news, as it's always mission-critical for carriers to be responsive and communicative during an outage like this.
(Image credit: Future/Lance Ulanoff)
And here's what it looks like on an iPhone that's connected to Verizon when the call fails, and this screenshot is from my colleague Lance, but I'm also experiencing the same error – albeit after it tries for a few seconds – in New Jersey on Visible.
(Image credit: Future/Lance Ulanoff)
August 8, 2026 – 5:56 PM While many reports of issues making or receiving phone calls with Verizon were originally in the Northeast and on the East Coast, it appears to be a more widespread issue as more users have begun posting on social media from places like Nashville, Michigan, and Chicago.
Let us know in the comments below if you're impacted by this Verizon issue.
Me too in Nashville August 8, 2026
Are you experiencing the Verizon outage? What to know as more than 10,000 users reported issues with their wireless servicehttps://t.co/G5EMMOE616 August 8, 2026
Verizon is down. My sister keeps calling me, talking for a few secs and the call drops. She has done this 10x ( so far). I told her Verizon is down. I texted her that Verizon is down and she (boomer) keeps asking me how to make her phone work. I finally told her to shut it off &… August 8, 2026
August 8, 2026 – 6:02 PM Reports on Down Detector are starting to drop
While at the height of this issue with Verizon, we saw many reports on social platforms like X and over 13,000 reports on Down Detector; reports on the latter are now sitting at under 10,000, at 9,367. That does show that Verizon's voice service might be starting to recover, and at the same time, my colleague Lance was just able to make two successful phone calls on his iPhone connected to Verizon.
That's good news and ...
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