A cellular outage affecting thousands of AT&T users in the United States disrupted calls, texts, and emergency services in major cities. Other carriers like Verizon, T-Mobile, and UScellular also faced disruptions, impacting the ability to reach emergency services.
Key Points
AT&T outage affected thousands of users
Verizon, T-Mobile, and UScellular users also faced disruptions
Emergency services like 911 were impacted
AT&T and other carriers worked to resolve the issue
Pros
Prompt response from AT&T to restore service
Awareness raised about the importance of backup communication methods like Wi-Fi calling
Cons
Disruption in reaching emergency services like 911
Impact on users' ability to make and receive phone calls