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Can We Really Trust Verizon's Apology?

Verizon sent text messages with a $20 account credit for the recent outage, but is it enough to make up for the loss of service?
16 January 2026 by
TechStora Editorial Board

What Really Happened?

Verizon says they had a nationwide wireless outage, but is that the whole story? They claim it was caused by a software issue, but can we be sure?

Are They Telling Us Everything?

The company says there's no indication it was a cybersecurity incident, but how can we trust that? They're giving $20 credits to customers, but is that enough to make up for the trouble?
  • Customers lost service for multiple days
  • Some phones were stuck in SOS mode
  • Verizon says it's sorry, but can we believe them?
Be cautious when clicking on links from unknown senders, even if they seem to be from your phone company. Is this $20 credit just a way to calm customers down, or is it a genuine apology?