[Updated] Verizon support acknowledges 5G/4G wireless network issues, says fix in the works

New updates are being added at the bottom of this story…

Original story (published on May 21, 2021) follows:

Allocating new spectrum has become a mandatory requirement for the mobile network industry to improve capacity and enhance mobile broadband.

And Verizon has been doing just that recently. The carrier had recently acquired the C-band spectrum following which it commenced the installation of C-band equipment from Ericsson and Samsung Electronics.

Verizon has also been quite busy trying to improve their 5G coverage. The carrier had announced yesterday the successful deployment of their 5G Ultra Wideband in 14 additional arenas and stadiums.

However, even with all this progress, there are still plenty of complaints doing rounds about network drops and slow mobile data:

@VZWSupport network keeps dropping in bushwick Brooklyn. I’ve restarted my router three times now.
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Verizon signal has been horrible this spring. They definitely made changes to the network, for the worse.
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This may even happen when the phone is showing maximum 5G network strength, and is also affecting calls. Switching to the 4G LTE network isn’t of much help either as the network issues persist.

Several users have also complained saying that the state of Verizon’s mobile network wasn’t always like this and has recently worsened. Although it is highly likely that the pandemic is to be blamed for that.

Nonetheless, if you are one of the users facing these network problems with Verizon, then you would be pleased to know that they have been acknowledged.

Verizon Support recently responded to a complaint on Twitter saying that the mobile network is indeed experiencing issues in parts of Texas.

Their technicians are aware and already on top of it, working to resolve it as soon as possible.

If you are facing a similar issue in some other location in the United States, then your best bet would be to raise a complaint about the same on Twitter just like the user above did.

If all goes well, Verizon should acknowledge your case of network issues as well. For now, we will continue tracking the matter so stay tuned to PiunikaWeb.

02:57 pm (IST): Verizon is currently experiencing an outage in some regions in the US as per the carrier’s official Twitter handle:

The issue is being worked upon though so it should be resolved soon.

02:13 pm (IST): Verizon is currently suffering another outage and Verizon Wireless CS has acknowledged the issue on Twitter.

Verizon is currently experiencing a network outage. Our technicians are aware of the issue and are working to resolve it quickly. We apologize for any inconvenience. *BXA
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04:18 pm (IST): It seems that Verizon customers aren’t they only ones facing issues with 5G as hundreds of users in Korea have also filed a report against telecoms over disappointing quality on the new networks as per a report.

We can only hope that carriers around the world continue to improve upon their networks to offer better support and speeds.

Going by the information shared by a user, resetting the Settings may help (as can be seen in the image below).

It appears that Verizon customers in Westchester, NY are experiencing connectivity issues and the company has confirmed that they’re working on a fix for it.

Thank you for being proactive with your service location. Verizon is currently experiencing a wireless network issue in your area. Our technicians are aware of this issue and are working to resolve it quickly. We do apologize for any inconvenience this has caused. (Source)

In a recent press release, Verizon boasted that it remains unmatched for overall network performance and reliability. It also apparently was able to achieve median speeds of 40 Mbps in 43 markets.

However, reports of the carrier offering poor 4G/5G speeds continue to pop up on Twitter, Reddit, and other social media platforms.

There seems to have been some issues with Verizon earlier today, however, the problem seems to have been addressed as current reports on Downdetector indicate things are working fine for a majority of users.

Verizon Wireless support is asking users to login to the My Verizon application to be informed when there’s a service outage in their area. In case you haven’t done this already, we’d suggest doing so to know when there are widespread issues with the network.

To find out if you’re affected by a Verizon mobile network outage, sign in to My Verizon. If we’re aware of a network outage in your area, you’ll see a Network Notification alert at the top of your screen. (Source)

In a fresh press release, Verizon revealed that with Samsung’s help, the two companies have completed a fully virtualized 5G data session on C-band spectrum in a live network environment.

This success will help in scaling the company’s 5G infrastructure and offering users a better 5G network experience.

In an effort to encourage more people to use its 5G service, Verizon has introduced four new mobile hotspot plans — Essential, Plus, Pro, and Premium — that range from 15 GB to 150 GB per month.

We only hope that this step also leads to the carrier improving its 4G/5G infrastructure to offer better connectivity, especially now that customers have extra mobile data to play around with.

Verizon support is guiding users to a dedicated page that has a bunch of information on the steps you can take when there’s a service outage in your area. You can check it out here.

As the U.S transitions from 4G to 5G, a few surveys are all coming up with different results, and today, PhoneArena reports that in its evaluation, Verizon won the most reliable everyday 5G carrier slow in H1 2021 while AT&T and T-Mobile went home with the best everyday 5G experience and highest every day 5G availability over the same period. More on that here.

In an effort to drive users to its mobile application, Verizon Wireless CS on Twitter has once again put out a tweet asking users to head to the My Verizon application to know all about outages and when they can expect the issue to be fixed.

If you experience an outage, we want you to know what’s going on. Find out when your connection should be back with a few taps in the My Verizon app. We’re working hard to help serve you better. (Source)

Verizon 5G Business Internet is now going live in five new cities — Gresham, OR; Albuquerque, NM; Austin, TX; Little Rock, AR; and Nashville, TN — bringing the total cities with service availability to 47 as per a recent press release.

This means more people will now have access to the internet via the carrier’s fixed-wireless broadband powered by 5G Ultra-Wideband. While this is a big step forward, there’s still a long way to go for Verizon to improve its infrastructure.

FCC (Federal Communications Commission) has shared a new coverage map which lets users see the LTE data and voice coverage from AT&T, UScellular, T-Mobile, and Verizon.

Verizon has come out to detail its plans to work with learning institutions by offering them fast internet with low latency, connections that should see more immersive learning experiences for learners. More on that in this post.

Recent user reports on Downdetector indicate that there might be problems with Verizon’s service in certain areas. Fortunately, the outage isn’t affecting a majority of Verizon subscribers.

In its latest press release, the big red carrier confirmed that customers in Austin, TX and Gresham, OR now have access to Verizon’s gold standard 5G Home broadband and 5G Ultra Wideband mobility services.

Additionally, customers in Albuquerque, NM; Little Rock, AR, and Nashville, TN now have access to Verizon’s 5G Home service, and customers in Birmingham, AL now have access to 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service.

It’s clear that the carrier isn’t leaving any stone unturned when it comes to launching 5G in more cities. That said, you can check out the complete press release for more details.

In an effort to get 5G phones in the hands of more customers, Verizon is now offering those who purchase select 5G phones from the carrier 12 months AMC+ streaming for free. More details here.

Reports from Verizon customers indicate that there has been an outage in multiple regions around Virginia. Fortunately, this seems t have been resolved already.

Just like yesterday, now a bunch of new reports from Verizon users is surfacing online, reports from users facing Verizon service outages in various parts of the U.S.

Verizon has since come out to acknowledge this issue, noting that the teams are working on it.

We are aware some customers in your service area may be experiencing issues and our network teams are looking into this.
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Downdetector is showing another spike in the number of reports meaning that Verizon is having yet another outage. This makes it two days in a row where Verizon users have been experiencing issues with their services.

Reports from Verizon users have since subsided and even Downdetector is reporting relatively lower numbers of reports. This indicates that the issues faced are now resolved.

Verizon’s outages notwithstanding, the carrier is doing some good work and now, it is offering customers impacted by the western wildfires unlimited calls, text, and data.

Accounts with billing addresses in the following zip codes are included:

Caldor Fire:
00051, 00052, 95626, 95629, 95634, 95636, 95666, 95667, 95684, 95709, 95720, 95726

Dixie Fire:
00012, 00028, 00031, 00038, 95915, 95923, 95934, 95942, 95947, 95954, 95971, 95983, 95984, 96020, 96056, 96061, 96075, 96109, 96113, 96114, 96121, 96122, 96130, 96137

McFarland Fire:
00037, 96022, 96076, 96080

Monument Fire:
00039, 95527, 96010, 96041, 96046, 96048

Customers do not have to take any action to take advantage of the offer. More on that here.

A section of Verizon customers are reportedly still facing outages and gave since turned to social media to vent their frustrations.

This is completely unacceptable. No service from the moment I landed. 4 days and counting still no service. Verizon needs to show some accountability.
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Now, the carrier has come out to acknowledge an issue afflicting its customers in Puerto Rico, adding that technicians in the area are aware of this issue ad are working to resolve it.

It appears that yesterday’s outage has been resolved as reports suggesting that users are facing issues with Verizon have dropped significantly. Downdetector also indicates that the service is operating as usual.

Downdetector is seeing yet another spike in the number of reports from Verizon users noting that they’re experiencing massive slowdowns or outright outages in the carrier’s services.

@VZWSupport NOW I FIND OUT MY ENTIRE PHONE SERVICE DOESN’T WORK!! I CALLED/CHATTED IN FOR HELP AND NOW I’M COMPLETELY SCREWED???
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Verizon is currently experiencing an outage around the 46030 zip code area but its technicians are working on resolving it. The acknowledgment was made 14 hours ago though, so it’s likely that the issue has already been addressed.

Downdetector reports that yet again, a section of Verizon subscribers have been facing an outage or interruption in services, issues that reportedly started surfacing at 5:57 PM EDT.

Verizon seems to have fixed the issues with its service that was impacting customers yesterday. Reports of issues have dropped to nil on Downdetector and social media seems to be clear from reports indicating any major outage.

In a recent news release, Verizon debuted its private mobile edge cloud computing for enterprises with Microsoft Azure. Enterprise customers will be able to leverage Verizon’s 5G Edge with Microsoft Azure to boost the company’s efficiency.

Current reports on Downdetector indicate that there’s a potential service outage in certain regions for Verizon customers. The carrier has not yet acknowledged anything yet.

In a blogpost from OpenSignal on how the 5G experience compares across states and 250 cities in the US, the platform goes on to explain that the 5G experience is somewhat diminished as it is predominantly determined by the carrier-imposed restriction on video streaming quality tied to their 5G plan.

Besides, smartphone users in the U.S. that adopt a 5G phone do not automatically see a better video streaming experience using 5G, because it depends in part on the 5G plan they choose. For example, AT&T, Verizon, and T-Mobile restrict video streaming quality to standard definition (SD) resolution in their entry-level unlimited data plans, although the plans all have 5G access included.
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Therefore, some 5G smartphone users on the three carriers could have their 5G Video Experience impaired by a restriction on video streaming quality tied to their 5G plan, regardless of their 5G Download Speed.

Over the past few hours, a lot of Verizon subscribers have been reported facing issues with the carrier’s services and as such, Downdetector has seen a sharp spike in the number of reports over the said period.

In case you’re moving to a new location or simply want to know where you can find Verizon’s 4G, 5G Nationwide, and 5G Ultra Wideband coverage, then check out this official coverage map for the US.

In a research finding report published by a research firm Umlaut, T-Mobile topped the charts in many categories with Verizon download speeds averaging 85 Mbps making it second in the standings.

This research was carried out in four major markets – Norfolk, VA; Indianapolis, IN; Detroit, MI; and San Bernardino and Riverside, CA.

In a fresh press release, Verizon confirmed that its 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service is now available in Harrisburg, PA; Athens, GA; Orlando, FL and Fremont, CA.

Further, 5G Home is now available in five more cities: Fremont, CA; Orlando, FL; Pensacola, FL; Sarasota, FL and Niagara Falls, NY.

NFL fans will be pleased to know that Verizon has partnered up with the National Football League (NFL) to offer their 5G Ultra Wideband service for the 2021/22 NFL season in select parts of 25 stadiums.

In combined 4G and 5G results, GWS found Verizon had the fastest download speeds for small tasks like web browsing and app data. It was second behind AT&T for large downloads like receiving video and photos.

Additionally, it is coming to light that Verizon does rely upon ob dynamic spectrum sharing a lot more than AT&T does. More on that here.

To know more about the situation, you can head here.

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