Verizon outage
Definition
A widespread or localized disruption in Verizon's telecommunications services, including mobile data, voice calls, internet, or Fios TV, often leaving customers phoneless and streaming-less until resolved.
An all-too-frequent event where Verizon's network takes an unscheduled coffee break, sparking memes, complaints, and frantic checks on DownDetector.
Examples
The Verizon outage hit right before the big game, turning my smart TV into a very expensive paperweight.
Surviving a Verizon outage feels like going back to the Stone Age—except now we have WiFi alternatives to rage-tweet about it.
When the Verizon outage struck, even my cat seemed annoyed that the auto-feeder app wouldn't load.
Blame the Verizon outage for why I showed up late; my GPS decided to play hide-and-seek with reality.