Verizon Users Report Network Issues Despite No Widespread Outages

Despite no current widespread outages reported on Downdetector, some Verizon users are experiencing significant network issues. A user on the Verizon subreddit described a persistent problem where their phone constantly switches between WiFi and 5G, making it difficult to load videos and use streaming services like Spotify.

This issue is not isolated to a specific location, as the user reported experiencing it in both Houston and Chicago. The user also mentioned that their WiFi connection is stable, suggesting the problem may be related to the Verizon network rather than the WiFi service.

Additionally, another user on the Verizon Community Forums complained about difficulties in maintaining steady phone calls, texting, FaceTime, and Zoom calls, which could be indicative of broader network stability issues.

In related news, Verizon was recently fined $274,000 by the FCC for a network outage in May 2020 that affected 911 services. The outage was caused by disruptions in two wireline networks, highlighting the importance of network reliability.