Is AT&T down? Network outage reported; iPhones show SOS mode

According to reports, AT&T had a service outage Wednesday morning, though the reason wasn't immediately clear.

Is there an AT&T cellphone outage?

DownDetector, which tracks internet outages based on user submissions, showed about 1,305 reports of a network outage during its peak at 7:13 a.m., with 58% of those reporting mobile phone issues. That number is falling as of 8 a.m., though it was still around 1,000 reports.

On X, formerly Twitter, people were reaching out to AT&T Help, complaining that their phones are in SOS mode this morning and seeking solutions.

In an email, an AT&T spokesperson said the network is operating normally in Ohio.

What does SOS mean on an iPhone?

As previously reported, Apple Support says if you see "No Service" or "Searching" in the status bar on your iPhone or iPad, your device isn't connected to a cellular network. If you see "SOS" or "SOS only" in the status bar, your device can still make emergency calls. The feature is available in the United States, Canada and Australia.

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